Showing Some Leg

Jay got hurt last week at training. A guy sat on the outside of his knee and bent it in as they were doing defensive tactics. Jay is on crutches and at home waiting for Workman's Comp to approve and schedule an MRI to see what is wrong exactly and what recovery needs to happen. It's been frustrating to say the least. He will not be able to finish POST with this class and will need to return with the next class once he's fully healed.

The first photo is last Friday. You can see the swelling on the hurt knee (and all the way down the leg) and how off his kneecap is. The second photo is today, 10 days later and how bruised he is.

We appreciate Fof and Painho's timing moving back in time to help with Jay and babykins. Shaunie has been tremendous too. The rest of you, we appreciate your prayers so that hopefully Jay can get the treatment he needs fast, recover, and get well so he can return to class this summer. Painho thinks Jay did this on purpose so that he won't have to dig out the garden this month. Needless to say, all projects are on hold indefinately.

Gothic Baby

Shaunie surprised Lauren with her first bow clips. I don't know how they stay in her excuse for hair, but apparently it does. The question I have is what drew Shaunie to a skull and crossbones ribbon? Does she want Lauren to be a goth?

Celebrating Lauren's First

We celebrated Lauren's first birthday this Saturday with family. Nuie, Bec, Teek, Shaunie, Bart and cousins were all there as well as Great Grandma Gollaher and Grandma and Grandpa Barnum. It was a rubber ducky theme. Lauren showed off her clapping skills all afternoon and also walked around a lot. She wore her baby blue ducky jumper for the occasion. Here are some highlights:

Lauren clapping

Enjoying a new toy from Great Grandma

Playing with the Little People car from G&G Barnum

Enjoying the hangers more than the cute lavendar dress from Shaunie and Co

The ribbon Great Grandma chose was a hit

Her first fishy from Shaunie. We hope it lives.

She loved her strawberry cake

Lauren's new flirty cocked head look she gives to everyone for attention

Blowing out the candle with mommy's help

Playing pin the wing on the ducky. The one on the door is Carissa's.

Mom's attempt at a ducky in the bathtub cake. It tasted good at least.

Pick's idea for a themed drink was a hit

Thank you to everyone! I love you!