Adam and Nigel shoveling snow..fa la la la
My Acura is buried!!!
Adam and Shannon - its only the second time she's seen snow!
Thank you Isabela!
Saturday, December 27, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Adam and Nigel shoveling snow..fa la la la
My Acura is buried!!!
Adam and Shannon - its only the second time she's seen snow!
Thank you Isabela!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Another hospitalization
Goodness gracious. Yesterday I took Kristie to the ER at Swedish in Seattle. She was complaining of stomach pain for several hours. We arrived at 4 p.m. got in to see a doctor at 5:30 p.m.
They took a urine sample, took a stomach x-ray, did a kidney ultrasound, drew blood for labs. Her creatinine was 3.2 so they admitted her overnight to give her fluid via an IV. Ironically, her stomach quit hurting about the time we arrived...go figure.
On top of all that, I started getting the flu about 5 p.m. (while in the ER room) and was sick the entire time. Nigel didn't get home from Hawaii until midnight and took a taxi straight to the ER to see Kristie and drive me home. I threw up in the car on the way home...lovely.
Kristie spent the night at the hospital by herself...first time ever. The nurses took good care of her though and we arrived at 9 a.m. this morning. Discharge orders had already been written so we were home by 11 a.m.
I'm still sick....AARRGGHH!
We got another 6 inches of snow today. Still can't get in the driveway. Nigel's out shoveling right now.
This snow reminds me of growing up in Minnesota! BRRRRR.
Nigel's son is supposed to arrive tonight from LA at 10 p.m. Wish us luck!
Katie, Nich and Calla arrived in Blackfoot, ID this afternoon and are having fun with YaYa and Serpa. (YaYa and Serpa are Nich's Mom and Step-Dad, Cathie and Scott.)
They took a urine sample, took a stomach x-ray, did a kidney ultrasound, drew blood for labs. Her creatinine was 3.2 so they admitted her overnight to give her fluid via an IV. Ironically, her stomach quit hurting about the time we arrived...go figure.
On top of all that, I started getting the flu about 5 p.m. (while in the ER room) and was sick the entire time. Nigel didn't get home from Hawaii until midnight and took a taxi straight to the ER to see Kristie and drive me home. I threw up in the car on the way home...lovely.
Kristie spent the night at the hospital by herself...first time ever. The nurses took good care of her though and we arrived at 9 a.m. this morning. Discharge orders had already been written so we were home by 11 a.m.
I'm still sick....AARRGGHH!
We got another 6 inches of snow today. Still can't get in the driveway. Nigel's out shoveling right now.
This snow reminds me of growing up in Minnesota! BRRRRR.
Nigel's son is supposed to arrive tonight from LA at 10 p.m. Wish us luck!
Katie, Nich and Calla arrived in Blackfoot, ID this afternoon and are having fun with YaYa and Serpa. (YaYa and Serpa are Nich's Mom and Step-Dad, Cathie and Scott.)
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
We're home!
We're home! Sacramento was great fun...even though Calla, Katie, Nich and Kristie had the flu...all at various times...I was lucky I did not catch it.
Calla is so much fun and it was REALLY fun watching her open Christmas presents this year. She loves her little play laptop computer that Katie and Nich got her. She loved the spinning top Great Grandma got her and the Teaching Puppy Aunt Suzie got her.
What was really fun was watching Calla in her home environment. She loves to run, not walk. She loves to terrorize the doggies. She loves to read books...I've never known a one year old to love books as much as she does. (She must have inherited the book gene from her Mom and Dad! She loves to go out to lunch and run errands with Mommy. She loves to help out...for instance, she helped me pack her clothes into the suitcase for her trip to Idaho. I love her so much.
Does anyone find Facebook as confusing as I do? Still trying to figure it out because I think it could be fun instead of frustrating?!
We have about 10 inches of snow in our neighborhood. Luckily our neighbor had partially shoveled our bridge so Kristie and I could navigate our way into the house...the driveway is a nightmare. Hurry home Nigel! He's scheduled to fly home from Hawaii tonight at 10 p.m. Yay!
Kristie's program has been cancelled since last Wednesday because Hopelink and Access (the bus services) cannot do pickups or dropoffs. Even though the main roads are clear, the side roads are not so good. Icy and snowy.
I left my camera at Katie's otherwise I'd take a photo of all the snow! It's beautiful!
Merry Christmas!
Calla is so much fun and it was REALLY fun watching her open Christmas presents this year. She loves her little play laptop computer that Katie and Nich got her. She loved the spinning top Great Grandma got her and the Teaching Puppy Aunt Suzie got her.
What was really fun was watching Calla in her home environment. She loves to run, not walk. She loves to terrorize the doggies. She loves to read books...I've never known a one year old to love books as much as she does. (She must have inherited the book gene from her Mom and Dad! She loves to go out to lunch and run errands with Mommy. She loves to help out...for instance, she helped me pack her clothes into the suitcase for her trip to Idaho. I love her so much.
Does anyone find Facebook as confusing as I do? Still trying to figure it out because I think it could be fun instead of frustrating?!
We have about 10 inches of snow in our neighborhood. Luckily our neighbor had partially shoveled our bridge so Kristie and I could navigate our way into the house...the driveway is a nightmare. Hurry home Nigel! He's scheduled to fly home from Hawaii tonight at 10 p.m. Yay!
Kristie's program has been cancelled since last Wednesday because Hopelink and Access (the bus services) cannot do pickups or dropoffs. Even though the main roads are clear, the side roads are not so good. Icy and snowy.
I left my camera at Katie's otherwise I'd take a photo of all the snow! It's beautiful!
Merry Christmas!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
My favorite Snowman
A Winter Wonderland!
We got snow last night and the night before. It was beautiful while it was falling. But then the icy roads set in. It's really cold outside - in the 20s. Brrr.
We're supposed to be leaving for Sacramento Tuesday - please pray Kristie's doctor appointment goes well tomorrow morning...her stomach was hurting today. Sigh.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
The Christmas Carol
Kristie playing Young Scrooge with her pretend Mom, Kerry Keenan
The Ghost of Christmas present, the Cratchetts & Scrooge
Young Scrooge
Well, after months of practice, Dress Rehearsal was Tuesday night and it went well but all the Moms were sort of thinking...hmmm...
Then, the production was Wednesday night and all the Moms were totally impressed!
The Christmas Carol was a smashing success! Everyone remembered their lines and they all looked smashing in their costumes.
Kristie and I are excited because we just found out that Barry Manilow is coming to Everett in March and tickets are on sale now. SWEET! Are there any other Barry Manilow fans out there?
Calla keeps running 103 temperatures...scary. We think its because she's cutting more teeth.
My foot is better, I can actually fit it into a real shoe now and almost walk normally. Yay!
We're supposed to get snow this weekend...good thing I have my SUV now!!
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Australia
The 3 of us went to see the film Australia last night. It was FANTASTIC! Go see it! The cinematography is stunning and the story (based on true events) is entertaining. Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman are sure to get academy award nomination. The little boy, Nalla, who they plucked out of the wilderness, literally, with no acting experience, is amazing. Its long - almost 3 hours - but sooooo worth it.
Yesterday Kristie's Connections program had their holiday open house and talent show from 3 to 5 p.m. I was sort of dreading the whole thing because while it sounds good, it never quite is. But this year, it was surprisingly fun! Kristie sang The Greatest Love of All by Whitney Houston. She brought the house down and lots of people shed some tears...that song is all about love and Kristie's favorite to sing in front of an audience. She does it well.
The Connections program is a program for adults with disabilities. They are only closed on Christmas and New Years Day. Kristie attends Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. SHE LOVES IT. This program is a HUGE part of her life. This is where her friends are and what she talks about the most. And now, because of State budget cuts, it could be on the chopping block. Grrrr. Isn't our most important task in life to take care of those who cannot take care of themselves? That is what this program does; gives the most vulnerable people in society a place to belong.
Speaking of stupid drivers...change of subject...twice in the last few days, I've had stupid drivers literally stop in front of me, in the middle of the road, FOR NO APPARENT REASON, and do stupid things. Its crazy. And weird. Its like I'm in the Twilight Zone.
Update on my foot: two days ago my foot was killing me. But yesterday, after being out and about on it for 12 hours, it was okay. I was inspecting it this morning and the swelling is about 80% gone; I can even get it into my Hafflinger shoe now. Still can't quite walk normally but after two weeks I'm impressed with its progress. Oh, and I got the stiches out last Thursday.
Kristie is doing well, although her blood pressure is still a little high but only at night.
My Dad is healing nicely. Mom said he's about 80% back to normal. Thanks for all your prayers.
Our house is full of holiday cheer...well, the downstairs is anyway. The upstairs - where the big tree is - is not...yet. My job today (besides getting my hair done) is to put the ornaments on the tree. While watching the Grinch who stole Christmas...my holiday tradition.
Have a GREAT Sunday!
Yesterday Kristie's Connections program had their holiday open house and talent show from 3 to 5 p.m. I was sort of dreading the whole thing because while it sounds good, it never quite is. But this year, it was surprisingly fun! Kristie sang The Greatest Love of All by Whitney Houston. She brought the house down and lots of people shed some tears...that song is all about love and Kristie's favorite to sing in front of an audience. She does it well.
The Connections program is a program for adults with disabilities. They are only closed on Christmas and New Years Day. Kristie attends Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. SHE LOVES IT. This program is a HUGE part of her life. This is where her friends are and what she talks about the most. And now, because of State budget cuts, it could be on the chopping block. Grrrr. Isn't our most important task in life to take care of those who cannot take care of themselves? That is what this program does; gives the most vulnerable people in society a place to belong.
Speaking of stupid drivers...change of subject...twice in the last few days, I've had stupid drivers literally stop in front of me, in the middle of the road, FOR NO APPARENT REASON, and do stupid things. Its crazy. And weird. Its like I'm in the Twilight Zone.
Update on my foot: two days ago my foot was killing me. But yesterday, after being out and about on it for 12 hours, it was okay. I was inspecting it this morning and the swelling is about 80% gone; I can even get it into my Hafflinger shoe now. Still can't quite walk normally but after two weeks I'm impressed with its progress. Oh, and I got the stiches out last Thursday.
Kristie is doing well, although her blood pressure is still a little high but only at night.
My Dad is healing nicely. Mom said he's about 80% back to normal. Thanks for all your prayers.
Our house is full of holiday cheer...well, the downstairs is anyway. The upstairs - where the big tree is - is not...yet. My job today (besides getting my hair done) is to put the ornaments on the tree. While watching the Grinch who stole Christmas...my holiday tradition.
Have a GREAT Sunday!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
A Great Thanksgiving
Whew! What a week! We had such fun with Katie, Nich, and Calla for Thanksgiving. Had loads of sweet Calla time...I so love that little bundle of joy! She's is the bestest little girl...so full of fun...she so busy figuring everything out. Stacking blocks, pulling toys with strings, stacking books, playing the piano, feeding herself with a spoon, eating ice and popcorn, trying to talk.
If you don't have a grandchild...GET ONE!!!
Medical updates. My foot is killing me! It really hurts. But, I know it'll be at least a six week recovery and its only been 10 days. Aargh.
Good news with Kristie though! Our transplant team doctor said we can go to once a month doctor visits with them and once a month doctor visits with her regular kidney doctor.
SWEET! I think we're on our way to good health...HERE'S TO 2009!!!
I booked out tickets to Sacramento for December 16 for Kris and me. Since the doctors gave us the go ahead and since Nigel is abandoning us for sunny Hawaii to spend time with his daughter and granddaughters, and since its gray and dreary here...well, you get my drift.
I bought a new phone. Had a Treo - don't get one, they're a nightmare. Went back to a regular, no frills cell phone. It's heaven. No more stupid little keyboard. Just a regular phone. It works great. And since it was buy one get one free, Kristie got a new phone too.
Here's some great photos for you to enjoy.
If you don't have a grandchild...GET ONE!!!
Medical updates. My foot is killing me! It really hurts. But, I know it'll be at least a six week recovery and its only been 10 days. Aargh.
Good news with Kristie though! Our transplant team doctor said we can go to once a month doctor visits with them and once a month doctor visits with her regular kidney doctor.
SWEET! I think we're on our way to good health...HERE'S TO 2009!!!
I booked out tickets to Sacramento for December 16 for Kris and me. Since the doctors gave us the go ahead and since Nigel is abandoning us for sunny Hawaii to spend time with his daughter and granddaughters, and since its gray and dreary here...well, you get my drift.
I bought a new phone. Had a Treo - don't get one, they're a nightmare. Went back to a regular, no frills cell phone. It's heaven. No more stupid little keyboard. Just a regular phone. It works great. And since it was buy one get one free, Kristie got a new phone too.
Here's some great photos for you to enjoy.
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