Back at NBC News

So I’m back at NBC News until the end of the year and I’m so excited to see everyone! It’s been a crazy year and jobhunting has been rough so I’m happy to have a little reprieve from it all. I’m going to bust my butt and hopefully I can talk them into keeping me longer but I’m sure it’s gonna come down to budget. Ether way, it will be a fun couple months.

Cleared to play

We saw the doctor today and he was satisfied with the progress Zoey had made on her finger and cleared her to start easing back into playing softball! She was so excited and so was I because I miss watching her play. Now it’s a bunch of PT and hard work to get the finger back to its regular, flexible state. Go Zoey!

Halloween weekend

What a spooky night was had! The weekend started off with Flame softball, carving pumpkins, scary movies, and ended with both Zoey and I going to parties. I was a bit nervous to let Zoey go to a boy/girl party but it’s that time I guess. Can’t believe how grown up she is. Happy Halloween!!! 

Go Kraken

Zoey wasn’t too sure about going to the Kraken game but after the game was over she had a blast. Love hanging out with my family. 

Trolls at Point defiance zoo

We had a fun day finding all four trolls at the Point Defiance Zoo. This could be one of my last Fridays off before I start back up with NBC so taking advantage of a date day with my hubby. 

“Birdy” Flames mascot

So a few days ago, I was talking to the coaches about the girls needing something in the dugout to get their minds off of things through the conversation we came up with a stuffed animal that looked like Birdie, which is Taylor’s little dog. We got a little burgundy bandanna and put birdie 00 on it and the girls are absolutely loving it! They’ve started taking turns taking it home between games and I think it’s really helping them in the dugout. I’m so happy!!!!

Pins are out!!!

Today Zoey got her pins out and everything is looking good! Things are in the right place and the break is already healing and back in place. Doc says she now has at least three weeks of PT if not 6 to 8. We are hoping for a speedy recovery so that she can get back to Softball. 🙏🤞🙏

Senior pictures

Today I got to take pictures of Lily and her friend Khalil for their senior pictures. I think they turned out really good and they were both happy. We had a fun time and grabbed some burgers when we finished. These two girls are pretty special, love them to pieces! 

Lunch with an old friend!

I got to see another great friend from the old msnbc.com days and it’s been a blast to reconnect. Rachel is doing great and loving living in the city. Looking forward to seeing her again. 

Tough Flame girls

 

1st away girls trip - Arizona

Another successful girls trip in the books! This year we went to Arizona and since we had all been there before we decided to get a really cool house in Sedona and hang out there for the trip and then travel down to the game. we won this year and it was crazy because it felt like the stadium was half Seahawks half Arizona Fans. You were able to cheer and scream and have a good time and not worried about being in the stadium 

The long weekend was a wonderful relaxing time and even though I wasn’t able to be there for Zoey‘s surgery it was fun to be with my girls. Go Hawks!!!

Zoey finger surgery

Zoey had surgery today and I was in Arizona and wasn’t there and it was one of the hardest things ever. We found out she needed surgery right when I was getting on the plane. I can’t believe this happened. 

Surgery went well and she is recovering at home with Curtis. It’s so hard, not being there with her, but I know she is in good hands. 

Spring break

Since I am still recovering from my surgery, I wanted Zoey to have a good break so I told her to plan some sleepovers. Well, she did that and ended up having six sleepovers! She had a blast and it ended up being one of her favorite spring breaks yet. 😍

Softball tournament - federal way

Zoey had a tournament this weekend near Monique’s house and a bunch of family came to support her. Flame did an excellent job and got third place in the gold bracket. We are all so proud of them! I was still at home recovering and watched game changer and felt somewhat a part of things. I’m so thankful that they record the games so we can watch at home. 

Zoey and Fern

For little league tonight, Zoey’s team played Fern’s team and Fern’s mom got a really good shot of them at the game! I think it was really fun for them to play against each other and have that camaraderie even though they were on other teams. 

Brain surgery

Today was the day I got my brain tumor removed. I was scared and settled all at the same time. Right when I got out of surgery, Curtis was there plus Jane and then Candy. My parents came later to check on me and I felt very fortunate and lucky that I had so many people looking out for me. Granty had Zoey and so I knew she was in good hands. I’m feeling extremely out of it and can’t really do anything but sleep. Here’s to healing fast!

My friend Amanda drew this illustration for me as now I am a part of the brain surgery club with her! ❤️

The last St. Patrick’s Day!

Cynthia and I felt that this was the last year we were going to do Saint Patty‘s day shenanigans for the kids. We’ve been doing it since they were kids and we have had a blast but we are a bit burnt out and running out of fun ideas, especially since they are so old and can figure out anything that we’re doing for them. It’s been a good run and we had a happy St. Patrick’s Day together! 

Candle making with my ladies

Had a blast with my ladies, and I can’t wait to get my candle back To see how it smells, and if I did a good job mixing my senses! lol

Sinus surgery

I’m a bit nervous for my sinus surgery, but I’m ready to go and have my silly little air puffy heated blanket! 

Surgery went great and apparently I was covered with cyst and polyps and so I’m hoping after all the swelling is gone I start feeling 100% better! Now just recovery which should take about a month. 

Being nostalgic

This week has been a really weird week for me with all the emotions. I’m going to miss having the best job I could ever ask for. I go through emotions of happy, sad, angry, excited, and nervous just about every hour. I have no idea what I’m going to do and where I’ll end up, and that makes me extremely nervous and hopeful and excited all at the same time. I am one of the few people they asked to stay on till December to help with a transition, and I have decided to do it. After that, I will get a decent severance package to give me time to look for a new job. 

Curtis and I have been spending the weekend chilling while Zoey is at Young life camp in OR. Today we even took the Jeep out and rode to lunch. This weekend was exactly what I needed and was amazing to feel like old times and familiar as I feel like my life is spinning out. I know in my heart that Curtis and I will be fine, but the sense of uncertainty definitely is weighing on me and it is going to be a challenging year.