Missing Brinks

I'm missing my buddy so much today that I wanted to put up some of my favorite pictures of him. It's been so hard not having him around and my routine is just not the same and I don't like it! I know losing a dog is inevitable and we knew it was coming but that doesn't make it any easier. I just want to kiss and hug his soft fuzzy head :( MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU BRINKS!!! pictures

Goodbye Brinks

After the game on Sunday when Curtis and I got home Brinks wasn't looking good. He tried to get up and collapsed and couldn't get up. We looked at each other and new it was time to put him down. Once he was comfortable we slept with him on the floor in the living room until the morning when Curtis called to have someone come. We got to say goodbye and it was so hard....he was a part of our family and it won't be the same without him!!! We love you so much Brinks!

Curtis dug an amazing 3 foot hole in the back yard to bury Brinks. We laid him to rest with his favorite toy skunky and collar on top. I didn't want to leave him and ended up spending most the day with him crying, this is so hard and I don't really feel like eating. I miss him so much!!!!

Birthday party 2 - 7 years old!

Zoey had this idea to have a glow-in-the-dark party for her birthday and we made it happen! All the kids were super into it and the party was a success. I can't believe she is 7 and I'm so proud of the little girl that she is and I just love watching her grow up....Love you baby girl xoxoxox

Birthday party 1

We had the family glow-in-the-dark birthday party and it was a hit! Zoey loved it and so did everyone else....now to get ready for party #2!

Merry Christmas

Started the day with stocking with Sheila and then headed to Moniques for Christmas and we had a good time. Curtis ended up being the tickle monster and all 5 kids couldn't take him down, it was super cute to watch. Merry Christmas everyone and it's almost 2020...wow this year flew by!

Christmas Eve

This year wasn't the smoothest Christmas's ever but it was still good being with my family and enjoying each other. I love them all so much!!!

Ho Ho Ho

Gigi and Boppa showed up today and gave Zoey her Christmas present and she was so excited! I just love how like to do presents on a different day then Christmas, I feel like it makes is more special. She got a horse for Nina and an art easel. She's been playing with them all day.....Christmas is almost here!!!! :)

Follow up on my leg

So the doc took x-ray's again and apparently that picture is looking good! At the top and bottom of the break new bone is growing and holding them together, so CRAZY!!! It’s been a rough couple months but he gave me the greenlight to be able to put pressure on it and to start walking again, I see the light at the end of the tunnel!!! 1-2 week to get off the crutches and then 1-2 more weeks to get off the boot and then another 1-2 to get back to normal. Breaking your leg is no joke....don't recommend it!

Gingerbread fun!

This weekend Zoey went to a birthday party for Peyton where they made gingerbread houses and then we did our annual gingerbread house making with Amelia. So now we have two houses in our kitchen for Zoey to munch on ;) lol

Happy 10th Birthday Brinks

Our sweet Brinks turned 10 today and we are so happy he is still here and kicking. His body is failing him but he is still the sweetest puppy ever. We love you so much Brinks!!!

The Nutcracker

Zoey finally made it to the Nutcracker and she absolutely loved it! What a fun night for all of us!

Happy Thanksgiving Round 2

Round 2 at Grantie's house; we played games, ate food and I had to sit in the chair......still had a good time though :) So grateful for everyone in my family!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner at Grandma and Grandpa's and so thankful for everyone! Had to sit in a chair the whole time and was really glad there was three football game on! I can't wait to walk....two weeks and counting!!!

Hanging with Zellie

Granty took me to PT today and since Zellie is in town for the holiday's she took them both to Starbucks for a treat while I was at PT. This trip these two got along so good and were the perfect cousin's :)

Frozen 2 & TSO Concert

This weekend Barbie, Mia, Hugo, Zoey and I all went to Frozen 2 and we all LOVED it! I think it was better then the first....need to see it again! I'm so thankful for my sister and Mia for taking me in the wheelchair so that I could go to the movie, it was my first time out of the house other then for PT, love you both! 

Garan took Zoey to the Trans Siberian Orchestra Concert because they both loved it so much last year. Thanks Garan for taking her, she had a blast!!!

Post surgery follow-up

The doc says everything is looking good and the surgery went well! So good to hear and now I have metal in my leg....never thought that would happen. Now I have another 5 weeks left on crutches...ugh!!!

Veteran's Day song

Today Zoey and her class sang You're a Grand Old Flag for the Veteran's Day assembly. I was so sad to miss it but both Curtis and GiGi were able to go. Zoey was so proud of her Dad and has been singing her song all week! We love you Curtis and thank you for your service!!!

Skate Park with Hugo

Going to the skate park with Hugo has given Zoey more confidence and it's so good for her! I'm glad she is able to get out and get some exercise as lately she just wants to be at my side and play "school".

Cute Zoey & Brinks

Halloween

Hugo took Zoey around the neighborhood for a bit tricker treating until Curtis got home from taking me to surgery. After he got me settled in the chair and my sister Sheila was here to take care of he took her to her teachers haunted house and more tricker treating. I miss it all but I think Zoey had a good time. Happy Halloween everyone!

Yes, surgery it is :(

Curtis and Zoey took me to a Sports and Medicine doctor today and he confirmed I need surgery. Since I tore all the ligaments on the top and side of my ankle the bottom of my leg didn't pass the stress test and they will need to drill through the bottom of my two bones and put washers with a braided rope between to hold everything together. They don't need to do anything for my tibula, that will heal on it's own but i'll need to be on crutches for 6 WEEKS after surgery!!!! I have surgery scheduled for Thursday.....Halloween :( Now i'm going to miss Zoey tricker treating.....sssaaadddd!!!!

I broke my leg ;(

This morning Zoey and I went with Barbie to take pictures of Mia and her friends for prom and I went up a hill to get a good shot and on my way down I slipped down the hill and my foot got caught at the bottom and my ankle snapped back and broke my leg in two place....ARE YOU SERIOUS!!!! How do I keep getting hurt, this is getting ridiculous and I'm so mad right now!! The ER thinks i'm going to need surgery and I totally cried when he told me. This is not how I wanted my weekend to go. NNNOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

Curtis and Dad went fishing

Curtis and Dad are having fun camping and being one with nature! I'm so glad they are having some bonding time, they are both the most important men in my life so i'm happy they are starting to enjoy each other!

Wizbeth and Cathy

I got to have coffee with my two favorite NYC ladies and found out some sad news. Cathy has decided to move on and i'm going to miss her so much!!! I hope she enjoys her new adventure and will for sure get together again next trip in Nov! Love you Cathy!!!!

School field trip to the Woodland Park Zoo

Fun weekend with my girl!

I just love this picture!

Decorating, my favorite!!!

Andy Warhol - HANDS

This is my first art project with the kids and we did Hands inspired by Andy Warhol. It turned out so cute and I cant wait for our next project! :)

Why do I always hurt myself

I ran into the bleachers at volleyball tonight, just my luck... :(

Halloween school dance!

I took Arianna and Zoey to the school Halloween dance party tonight and it was pretty ridiculous! The kids were crazy and running around none stop and I was exhausted just watching them lol :) It was worth taking them, they had a blast!

Molly to the Hawks Game

Got to take Molly to the game today and we always have so much fun together :) Love you Kate xoxox

Singing Lessons

This might be the last month we have with Fran...Zoey loves to sign but I think that Fran is a bit too serious for Zoey and Zoey just wants to have fun. I think if Zoey were really motivated to improve Fran would be the perfect fit. I am very happy with the progress Zoey has made though and all the songs she learned. She now knows how to sing from her diaphragm and where to lay her tongue. Zoey has the most amazing voice and if in the future she wants to get serious she is going to go far!!!