A Bubba birthday!

Along with the nubbin' incident we celebrated Jake's birthday! It's hard to imagine that he is almost into his "tween" years. Jake said that he wanted a family party and an ice cream cake, so we had the family come out and help us celebrate. He had a great time hanging out with a few of his cousins and family. In the last year he has gotten closer to his oldest cousin Carl, and was so happy to see that he came over just for him. Jake was estatic when he saw that he got a Nintendo DS and over $100 in gift cards for Target alone. It was a great weekend not just for Jake but for us as well. To see Bubba smile and laugh again is a wonderful gift in itself! So Hippo Birdy and Two Ewe's Bubba (that's for you too Daddy) we love you!!!!

Nubbin'

Jake got to spend the night at school with some of his classmates for reading 30 minutes or more a night. He was so happy to go and hang out with his friends (and I think to get a night away from his sister). So Sean & I thought if we get Kate down early to bed we could have a quiet night and watch a movie or two. WRONG! After I dropped Jake off at school I came back home to help Sean move some stuff in the garage. Our dog Guinness wanted to come out which was no problem so we let her out. She saw our neighbor and started to bark and growl so Sean told her to go into the house. She went in the house but tried to sneak out the door before it closed. All of the sudden we heard a horrible howl and knew something was wrong so I ran to the house and Sean limped behind and that's when we noticed that she was bleeding and needed medical treatment. So we put Kate and Guinny in the SUV and drove to the pet er. It turned out that Guinness' beloved tail (it was known to cause great pain if smacked with it), had to amputated all to a nubbin'.

My nurse thinks I am TERRIFIC!

Wednesday was Sean's surgery and I am happy to report that it went well, with no complications. He did a great job through it all this being his first time being the patient. While in pre-op they ask you a ton of questions and it's the same questions 20 time,but the funny thing was the nurse (during the questioning ) made a comment on how it was his "first" time and for those who have never gone under they get a special present.................. a sticker saying "My nurse thinks I'm terrific" and she placed it on his gown! I thought that was funniest thing I've seen yet, so of course it was pic. opportunity. I did ask that they be gentle with him and to watch over him and they did. The whole staff was wonderful and made us feel comfortable and relax (we both dislike hospitals). After the procedure Sean was feeling very good, but in a lot of pain. The nurses pumped him up with so much pain killers that he maxed out and could no longer take anymore. We got him home and placed him on the sofa where he still is! He is feeling good considering what he has been through. I am just grateful that he came out out of it fine and is doing good. Thank you everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and concerns we really appreciate it!

Happy Momma's Day

We just wanted to wish everyone a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY !!!!

I am T-I- double Guh- ER

I took the kids outside to play Thursday afternoon and Kate had found Jake's Tigger halloween costume that he wore when he was 3. She wanted to put it on and as soon as she did she went around all over the place say " I'm Tigger !" It was so cute it reminded me of Jake when he wore it 5 1/2 years ago.

Happy Birthday Cookie

Yesterday was Sean's 30th birthday! We spent the day in Vacaville and then some of our friends came over to help celebrate. It was nice to just hang out at home and hang out with the kids and our friends. Everyone did mention that he went out of his twenties with a BANG, or should I say a POP! I have some plans for his 31st birthday ! Hopefully he wont have any injuries or surgeries around this time next year :}