Audrey is a First Grader!

She officially graduated from Kindergarten today.

Growing up SO fast!

Audrey the Model

Here are a few pics from a fashion show Audrey did at her daddy's store this past Saturday. She had to go first across the catwalk (her demand), and instead of turning around 1/2 way down the 40 ft stage (like most kids do because they get nervous), she walked all the way to the "T" at the end, struck a pose on one side, moved to the other, struck another pose, moved back to the middle of the T, struck another pose... then daddy suggested she should go back - and she smiled and strutted back. DIVA!!! (but a very, very cute one)

Time to Read!

Every night, we have book time at 7:45-8pm. We read for 30 minutes, and the kids get to choose the books we read. It is so cute! JT LOVES Corduroy's Halloween (we may be reading about Halloween ALL year!) and both love Snuggle Puppy (if you haven't read any of Sandra Boynton's books, do. She is my *favorite* kid book author!).

It's the best time of the day for us... and the only time the kids ever sit still!

Monkey + Cat

JT wanted to put on the monkey suit (super cute, first time he's WANTED to dress up...) and proceeded to run outside to get the cat.

There was a monkey on the back deck yelling "beebee - keecah" (beezy, kitty cat). She LOVES JT so she came running... and he brought her back in.

Audrey laughed the entire time ;)

Audrey

I can't believe Audrey is 5 today. I remember this day (and the one before) back in 2004. I was 37 weeks pregnant, huge and I was having a horrid day. I had been in Jacksonville to see The Hubs during his lunch (he worked at Wal-Mart at the time). I shopped for groceries after lunch, and I felt sicker and sicker. I had to do deep breathing the whole way home (30 minutes!) just to get there. I parked my car, sprinted inside and 'lost my lunch'. I didn't feel better.

I decided I must be dehydrated, so I called my doctor. He told me he'd meet me at the hospital (I didn't question at the time why he'd be there for dehydration). I called The Hubs, and told him I'd just go alone... But he wanted me to wait.

I was awful by the time I got to the ER. My stomach was MAD. I thought my contractions were 6-10 min apart. (Turns out they were 1.5 to 2 minutes apart. Whoops!) As I was squirming, two ladies in the waiting area told me I was in labor. I laughed.

They put me in L&D and hooked me up to all their gadgets. The nurse called my doctor, and came in to tell me I was having a baby. I told her that I was NOT, and besides, I didn't even have the car seat installed! She laughed and calmed me down.

Needless to say, Audrey Michelle Duzan was born at 4:30am on July 11, 2004. She was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. I was absolutely in awe, and totally in love.

Today, Audrey is not that little baby. She has grown into a sweet, caring, gorgeous little girl who surprises me every day with her intelligence and compassion.

I can't describe how lucky we are to have Audrey. She adores her brother, and helps him with everything. I don't know where JT would be without her. She is one of the big reasons he is doing so well.

Audrey is our princess. I always tell her she's my heart, and she truly is.

Audrey - Happy #5. You are a dream come true little lady. I am so very lucky to be the mommy of such a special girl.

Audrey's B-day Dinner

We headed to Logan's for Audrey's birthday. It was awesome! They didn't sing - they shouted 'Yeehaw'.

Audrey said it was a cowgirl birthday song.

Happy Trio

Here's a snapshot of me and my 2 favorite people in the world.

Side note: JT actually stayed for a few pics... Crazy good!

Firework Fun

Sooooo Tired!

Somebody fell asleep while watching tv this afternoon. And that somebody is *really* cute!

Healing

The incision is healing beautifully :)

I'm on a new medicine to treat the nerve problems. I got way too hypersensitive, it feels like my hand is on fire. Cold water helps, but it immediately returns when I take my hand out of the water :(

Doc says that happens when they manipulate a nerve... The trauma from surgery makes the nerve freak. It should heal over time... Hopefully soon, since my writing is at a standstill waiting on being able to use the computer keyboard (I use my Palm phone to do everything online - crazy, right?! No internet at home!).

Hoping it heals as well as the cut!

No pathology (I know, I'm going to have to call the lab myself to see wtf is going on)...

Kids doing fantastic. Audrey will be 5 (what!?!?) on 7/11... Oh my... I'm sure there will be a sappy blog post that day... I am so proud of that little lady ;)

The Hubs's still working like crazy. One day off a week and one half day off... He's next in line to get his store... Hopefully before August, since we don't want to move the kids once school starts.

I still can't believe I'm going to be a Kindergartner's mommy next year... My baby girl is growing up!

That's all for now - love to all!

Little Ones

Pictures of the little ones having lots of fun outside.

Kitty in a Box

JT trapped Beezy (who has been extra-tolerant since we found her).

You can see her tail coming out the bottom left corner of the plastic box he's sitting on.

Beautiful Girl

With braids! What a pretty princess!

Ice Cream Ball!

Bob is No More!

I'll post a longer update later, but here's the proof!

Naptime!

My little man conked out in our bed while watching Gerald McBoingBoing.

PS - Yesterday JT ran into the living room and I asked him if I could have a hug and opened my arms really wide. He ran up with his arms open and wrapped them around my neck. When he was done I said "I love you little man" and he looked at me and said "I wuv ooo". Meltmeltmelt.

New Meaning of Cone-Head

Dragon Park Pictures

New Bob Photo

Here's a new pic of my neurofibroma/schwannoma (aka Bob).
Taken 6/6/2009.

Hiking Pics