Packed

Packed and ready to go. Hurdle # 1 - Leaving Riley at school tomorrow!!

Just an FYI ~ I will not be posting surgery updates here on my blog. If you care to follow along, please go to:
www.caringbridge.org/visit/keegancole

Thanks!

Happy St Patrick's Day!

Keegan's surgery is in 48 hours!!! So much to do yet before we leave in 24 hours!!

T minus 2 weeks!

Time is going by so fast, yet so slow! It is now just under 2 weeks until Keegan's surgery. Most of us are freaking out, but I have to admit, Keegan has really done an outstanding job of keeping it together. I also think that the unknown is probably saving him.

Riley on the other had is a mess. She is not handling this well at all. She has been getting in trouble at in class at school, which NEVER happens, she is moody, pushy, crabby.... I don't know what to do for this poor girl other than giving her lovin'. Last Wednesday, after school she had a full blow meltdown. Tears and all. She told me she DOES NOT want him to have this surgery. That she is sad for him. I believe part is because she knows what he is going to be going through for the next couple of weeks/months, and the other part is because - their twins. There is something about a twin bond.

So, Riley and I had a chat about how she can be expressing her anger/fear besides - pushing him, hitting him, stepping on the back of his shoes, and screaming at him. We will see how this next week turns out.

This Friday, Lincoln is holding a benefit for Keegan. They are having a dinner and mnight, along with a silent auction and a "cake walk". It should be a lot of fun. I know Keegan is looking forward to it!

So, that s about all that is going on right now. We are just trying to make it through.

Remember, to follow Keegan's surgery/recovery, you can go to - www.caringbridge.org/visit/keegancole

Thanks!

Lisa and Tom's wedding

Congrats Lisa and Tom!!

I was so in "LOVE" with this beautiful cake. Who wouldn't be. It was layered, white cake on the top, cheesecake on the bottom!! SOOOO Yummy!

A little time to relax and let loose....

We had a fantastic time with our friend, Aubrey, today! The kids got to let loose and have fun!!!

We first met Aubrey last year through The Littlest Heroes Project and ever since we've been

addicted!!

Thanks Aubrey for all you hard work and wonderful talents!

Notice Riley on this wall ?!?!?

I love this saying!

Caught Aubrey in ACTION!!

Surgery

Hi!

Just wanted to post a quick note that Keegan will be having his chiari decompression surgery in mid to late March. So far we have a questionable date - March 19Th. I should know more at the end of this week.

Also, I borrowed this from a friend:

Spare time?

So, what does a mom with a ton of spare time do with her time??? Well, she makes hats of course. My sewing machine and I have been best friends lately. We've make pink ones, and stripes, and Packers, and cupcakes, and hearts, and butterflies, and footballs, and basketballs,and oh so much more. And..they have been selling like hotcakes. Yes, I said selling! I've made at least 50 hats since Christmas and I am not sure when I will stop.

I had been making hats for friends kiddos, and friends, and even all the kids in Riley and Keegan class, and even the teachers kids. Until, one of the mom's from Riley and Keegan's class LOVED her daughters hat so much that she wanted to BUY a few. So, I made a few for her and sold them for 5.00 each. Then she took some to the school where she works and everyone one was eating them up. Who knew it would become a tiny business.
Now, my spare time is not so much!!

If you to are interested, leave me a note in the comment section and we will see what we can do!!

PLEASE make sure to read the post below!!!