{ OUCH }

Natalie has somehow managed to break her ankle.  She woke up early Saturday morning while we were all asleep and she said it hurt really bad.  So all day Saturday she could not walk on it, so I called the DR and they said bring her in for an Xray.  The xray shows a break near the growth plate so the ER DR was concerned and made an appt for her to see an orthopedic surgeon today (Monday)

We went to the ortho appt and the ortho specialist said that it is clearly broke but will heal fast,  4 weeks in a cast then a new xray to see if it has healed up correctly.  No swimming and no fall baseball, she is pretty bummed to say the least.  :(  So now we just take it easy and let her heal. 

 

Been awhile

I haven't blogged in awhile and that is because I have been blogging on my private blog.  Some things in my life right now are just not meant to be public and I have no one to vent to and I feel MUCH better blogging on my private blog about it. Makes me feel at least a little better.

School is almost out for my girls and they are really excited about summer and swimming and having friends over and having fun.  I am ready for this school year to end too. Been a long school year.  Hannah has a little longer than Emily and Natalie but that is ok.  Its only 2 weeks longer.

Natalie is ending her first little league baseball season and she is getting pretty bummed about it.  She really has enjoyed her baseball games and practice.  Emily will be starting soccer in August and we are looking forward to that.  Hannah is taking a cake/cookie decorating class with her Gma this month and is super excited because she LOVES to bake.  

Not much else really going on in my world,  I am just being mommy and enjoying my girls all I can. 

Natalie's first baseball game

Natalie had her first baseball game yesterday and I am very proud of her. She looked so cute out there and she did well playing ball. This year when they play baseball they don't get scored so both teams win. This is to teach them how to play and they still feel competitive. Its cute! Natalie is the only girl on her team and the team she played yesterday had only one girl on it too. At first Natalie wasn't to sure she liked being the only girl, but I think she is soaking it up now ... and because she does a great job. She hit 4 balls and had a great field play, she tagged a player out. :) She has another game on Saturday. I love going and watching her play.

New adjustments

Life has gotten crazy over the last few weeks, I guess I am not complaining. I am still alive and kicking...{barely} BUT I am. I made the decision to take Hannah out of public school and home school her and it has been a bit of an adjustment. An adjustment for both me and her. But we are starting to get a routine down and I will not lie sometimes I do regret doing it ONLY because it is frustrating and can be very stressful, but I am not one to just give up and walk away so therefore I am staying with it. Hannah gets frustrated too but we are able to work through it and move on.

I have also started on a new ME! For once I am focusing on me. I have joined Medifast and I am on my way to a healthier lifestyle. I started Medifast 8 days ago and in those 8 days I have endured ALOT of emotions. I have felt hungry, sad, happy, dissapointed, let down, like a failure, ecstatic, confused, hurt, angry and on and on. I have felt every emotion. BUT I am proud of myself for sticking with it through ALL these emotions because in the 8 days I have lost 9.8 lbs and still losing. I am very happy with that number and cannot wait to reach my other mini goal. I will not lie this program is pretty trying and the food can be gross but not all of it. I do enjoy some of the Medifast meals. BUT I do know I will not be buying their sloppy joes again. HAHA! I have also learned alot from other Medifasters on how to doctor up their meals without cheating.

Natalie also has joined Little League and has ALOT of practices and games that are keeping me busy. I cannot tell you how proud I am of her for wanting to playing baseball. Natalie LOVES it and she even loves it more when Grandma, Grandpa and Steve can make it. She wants everyone to see how good she can bat and throw the ball. I cannot wait for her first game in a week or so. I will definitely have pictures to follow from her game. This will be my life for awhile now. Homeschooling, focusing on ME, and being a little league mom. I love it!! Finally my days are filled with things I enjoy ... for the most part.

Until next time...

Little League Mom

My youngest daughter Natalie is playing Baseball for the first time and I have to say I am one proud mom. Natalie had her first practice on Wednesday and she did as good if not better than the boys. She is so far the only girl on the team. Her team name is Savannah Sand Gnats. I am so excited to have her in baseball. I really enjoy watching her play.  My Dad has been practicing with her a lot and the coach said it has paid off. :) Yay!  Natalies first game is the first week of March. I cant wait to see her in her baseball uniform. I will post more pictures soon.

{ Valentines Day }

I know I say this every year but I never used to be a fan of Valentines Day. Just never saw the point of the holiday. I show my husband I love him everyday and don't need a holiday to prove my love for him BUT since this holiday exists and seems to barf hearts, flowers, and candy all over every store you go in, I decided to go ahead and make it special for my husband. I bought him a card and a new cell phone case. I like to purchase things that can be used and not waste my money on flowers or candy. So he was very happy with his cell phone case. We got to have lunch together and my Dad and step mom watched the girls and we went to dinner at Big Bear Diner that just opened in Roseville. I really like their food! We had a great night.

Valentines Day marks a very special day for me and my hubby. It was a year ago on Valentines Day that my hubby asked me to marry him after surprising me on a trip to Bodega Bay just so he can propose. I was soooo happy and love him very much. My hubby bought me mini roses, a card and Cafe Cups for my Keurig coffee maker. Love love it! I am going to plant my mini roses. :) Hope everyone else had a Happy Valentines Day!

{ Taggy Blanket }

I made my sweet baby niece Addison Grace a pink monkey taggy blanket. It is a surprise for her and my sister and I will be mailing it tomorrow. Can't wait to see it on my baby niece. She is soooo cute. We got her two outfits too. One says "Aunties favorite" and the other is a black dress with silver stars and black leggings. I have only made one other taggy blanket before soooo I had to youtube how to make it again and it is pretty simple. :) I am excited. Here are a few photos.