My Whitney had her first of two surgeries on the 2nd day of 2013. All went well, it was rough with her waking up because she was really wiped out and nauseous. But after some crackers and chicken noodle soup she felt so much better!

Peace Out spots!

Surgeon marked her polka dots before surgery

The after shot, it is red from the tape getting pulled off. This little bit that’s left will come off on 3/7/13

The next day we were going about our normal routine and Brad came home from Carter’s basketball practice and could barely get in the door! The next day he found out he had ruptured his Achilles tendon and would have to have surgery the following week. So, Nurse Kim found herself back in a waiting room two Wednesdays in a row. Everyone had their follow ups last week and are on the mend.

Carter also got braces and Russell had a big crash at recess that little almost knocked him out. So all four Woods have needed extra TLC from mama.

OUCH GIANT BUMP!

Then came the GIANT BRUISE!

Me and My Big Boy got some snuggly time.

QT with new braces

I’m hoping the rest of our year can be more normal as we move towards a busy dance season and basketball moving into baseball. I’ve really enjoyed cheering for this year’s basketball team…especially since it is mostly made up of baseball kids and families. So much fun to sit with good friends and cheer for good kids you know better than just the typical thrown together team.

My stud point guard!

Russell is very happy when they win BIG!

My world hasn’t included much of ME in it but that’s ok, I’m doing what I do best which is take care of everyone and make sure we are keeping all of our balls in the air. Bella Pantina continues to be a fun hobby and I look forward to our sale weekends the FIRST weekends of the month! When the weather warms up a bit I’ll be driving everyone crazy with my project crowding up the garage!  I’ve also been trying to sell a few costumes here an there to make extra money.

Me being silly and showing off my favorite hair accessory from last year’s dances!

Keeping the faith and my sanity by staying organized and squeezing in fun stuff between the running around like a crazy person.  I think it will be a good year even though the first month has been a doozy.  It really has been a month we’ve been able to cozy up, my friends have showered us with love by bringing meals and coming to check on Brad while he is stuck on the couch much of the time.  WE GOT THIS!