Simply Fabulous

I went to the doctor this morning to have my thyroid levels checked. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism back in 2000, however while I was pregnant with Jori my TSH levels were normal. So after I had her, I could tell that my levels were getting all out of whack. Normal levels should be between .5 and 4.5/5, mine was at over 130. Getting back in the habit of taking my meds every day has been a chore. Thanks to my fantastic sister, Lorie, I have been on track for a couple weeks. So we'll see how the blood tests come back. I also needed to get a refill for my anti-crazy meds. (We all know I can't live without those.)

Riley came with me to the doctor and while we were waiting she started whining about how hungry she was. So we decided to stop at McDonald's and pick something up. We ended up getting double of almost everything we ordered. There was so much food!

After lunch Riley, Jori, and I went outside to play with the neighbors. They have a 5 year old, Evan, and a baby girl, Rylee, who is a month younger than Jori. We played outside for 4 hours: Sidewalk Chalk, Bubbles, Beach Balls, Bug Catching, Bike Riding... Jori had her first personal meeting with the sidewalk. She bent down to pick up the beach ball, ended up rolling over the top of it, and sliding her face along the sidewalk. Her nose got the worst of it and a little on her cheek. Not too bad, she'll have a little scab on her nose. Other than that, it was a perfect way to spend the day. The weather was beautiful, in the mid 50's. I even got sunburned.

I ended up getting a headache from all the time in the sun and blowing bubbles for like 20 minutes... So I was able to lay down. I ended up sleeping for about 3 hours. It was nice and apparently very much needed.

Tomorrow is going to be a somewhat busy day. Riley and I are going to head up to Denver to go to Coors Field, the Denver Mint, and hopefully Invesco Field. We are doing a project for my cousin's daughter. We received her Flat Stanley in the mail and need to take him to see some sights around Denver. Riley did this same project last year. We mailed her Flat Riley (Flat Stanley with Riley's face on it) to my parents. They had a great time with it. Unfortunately, when my mom mailed it back, it got ruined/lost in the mail. My mom was heart broken. She was able to get most of the items again and reprint the pictures. My mom still felt really bad but Riley was thrilled about all of it.

Later tomorrow night we are going to South Elementary's Casino Night. Live and silent auctions, Texas Hold 'Em, Blackjack, Craps... 20 bottles of red wine, 20 bottles of white and a keg of Fat Tire. (Never would this happen in Utah) We went last year and it was a lot of fun. The girls are going to our friend Jana's house and I plan on drinking... but only a little.

Favorite saying for the day: "WOW! Eye, butt coordination" Riley was watching some girls dancing and shaking their booties on TV and that was her comment.

It's Official, I'm Old!

It was the big 30 for me today... Guess it's time to go plot shopping!

When it's your birthday, you get to play that card to get anything you want, right? Well this morning Riley did not want to go to school. She tried to guilt me, "But I just want to spend time with you on your birthday!" So I played the: "Do it for me, because it's my birthday" card. She finally got up and brought me down a birthday present. It was one of her torn and tattered Shark books. It was cute and so thoughtful.

Later in the afternoon it was time for Jori to have lunch. So I put her up on the island in the kitchen and warmed her up some Chef Boyardee Lasagna. I dumped it into her dish and as I was picking her up off the island she kicked the bowl of lasagna. The bowl broke and pasta sauce and noodles went everywhere. Not only did I now have to find something else for Jori's lunch, I had to clean up the mess, sweep and mop the floor. Not exactly what I wanted to do during nap time.

My mom called today and we talked for over one and a half hours. It was GREAT! My mom and I could talk on the phone for hours about nothing. I love it. After our conversation I got ready for my dinner date with Nate.

Before leaving for dinner, some of my neighbors brought over a beautiful bouquet of flowers: Lily's, Daisies, and Carnations! It was a big surprise for me! I have amazing neighbors. We took the girls over to a friends house so we could go out alone. (Doesn't happen that often these days)

We went and ate at Rock Bottom Brewery. It was delicious. I think we get the same thing everytime we go there. We got the Edamame appetizer (which I think I ate all but a few), Nate ordered the Lemon Chicken, and I got the Smoked Chicken Enchiladas. It was Keg Tapping night. That is when they tap the new seasonal beer they have and it's free from 6-6:30 pm. It was called Fire Cheif Ale, not too bad, a little too hoppy for me.

It was a great day! I am very thankful for my friends and family. Thank you for all the birthday wishes! My neighbor told me that it only gets better from here.... So maybe I won't go plot shopping yet. I hope I have many more birthdays to celebrate and be with the ones I love.

Where'd This Come From?!?!?!?!

Nate and I throw dirty clothes and towels that we use on the main level onto the landing of the stairs leading to the basement. The laundry room is down there and so it makes it easy to pick them all up and take them down at once.

Well, this afternoon I decided to throw in a load of laundry. I started sorting the clothes that were on the landing. As I moved some clothes into the "dark's" pile, I came across what appeared to be a piece of poop. Not knowing how in the hell poop got in the dirty clothes, my mind began to race. Did Riley have an accident and not tell me, just throw her underwear and all down here? No, not even a pair of panties.... Could a dog or cat somehow have found their way into the house while I was in the garage cleaning out my car? I accidentally left the door open a little... Could it be chocolate? I grabbed one of the dirty kitchen towels and picked up the poop. Took a little whiff... It WASN'T chocolate. My mind began to race again. Why would Jori's poop be down here? How would it have gotten out of her diaper?

Then it dawned on me... When I changed Jori as I was getting her dressed, there was a little poop on her bum. I hadn't noticed she was poopy before changing her, so I checked her diaper and there was just a little skid mark. Not thinking any more about it, I put her diaper on and got her dressed. Well... the poop must have rolled out of her diaper when I took it off and into her pajamas. Then when I tossed them onto the landing it must have rolled out to surprise me.

Jori Berra...

Well, Girl Scout Cookie sales are finally over. It wasn't that bad for me because Riley really didn't want much to do with the booth sales, or going door to door. She still sold 375 boxes, which is awesome. Our little troop of 4 girls did great! I don't have final #'s yet, but I'm sure they raised enough for all of them to attend summer camp.

So I feel a little guilty that I really have only posted something about Riley once before this... I'm sure when she is out of school and home more, there will be more to share.

As for Jori, she is getting so big. Wanting to sit on the dining chair instead of her high chair, taking a shower with Sissy, and eating ice cream cones all by herself.


This was just too cute not to share. When I came in from outside today, Jori had fallen asleep in her chair. Now I know a lot of kids do this all the time and fall asleep in the weirdest places. But Riley NEVER did. So I am still amazed every time Jori falls asleep on her own.

New Shoes = Lots of Walking

Jori got some new Skechers and all she wants to do is walk, walk, walk...

She hasn't worn shoes very much... Not really at all to be honest. First she was all over the house. Back and forth from the living room to the kitchen. She really liked the sound they made on the tile. She would lay down and kick her toes on the floor. She's pretty clumsy too.

It was a beautiful day, so Riley took Jori out for a walk when she got home from school.
The two of them are so cute together. (Most of the time)They brought some rock friends home too.