Let's catch up. Yes, it's been awhile. My apologies. But, it has been crazy. Things might be settling down. Here's a recap of the past month. I'm keeping it short and sweet so as not to bore you. But I PROMISE more details and updates on a regular basis.
- Riley turned 8 months old on January 19th!
- My best friend since the 6th grade announced that she's PREGGERS!!!! Yeah T&A!!! I'm so excited for you! I can't wait for our kids to grow up together.
- Miss Riley got her first tooth!
- We MOVED!!! (the day after Christmas I MUST add.)
- We celebrated Riley's first Christmas and spend lots of time with family and friends.
- My Mom is cancer free after chemo!!! But now she starts radiation.
- We started finishing the basement of our new house.
- Our old car, which we keep just so we have a second car in emergencies, broke down not once, not twice, not three times, but FOUR TIMES!!!
- My good friend Shelly welcomed her new little boy Sawyer on January 17th. He is such a blessing. Shelly suffered many miscarriages prior to this so now, she's got her precious little baby.
- I spent five wonderfully sunny days in Palm Springs, CA with the girls doing "crafty" things, taking great classes, and just relaxing.
- We've spent money like crazy on the new house, and now are feeling a little drained. New fence, cha-ching, new fridge, cha-ching, basement framed and sheet rocked, cha-ching, water softener, cha-ching, and now just a cha as there is no ching left in our wallet.
- Riley is mobile in her own special way. She's not crawling forward but is pushing herself backwards and in circles. But mostly she rolls, and rolls, and rolls, EVERYWHERE!
- Riley has found her voice. And it's not a quite, indoor voice. It's a loud, let's make sure everyone knows I'm here, voice. She's even scared her boyfriend Kole to tears with her talking (more like yelling).
- Riley had her appointment to check for the bladder reflux. Good news is her bladder and kidneys are normal! No problems there. The UTI was an isolated incident.
- We've met with Riley's plastic surgeon and are making plans to have her final surgery before she turns one. We're scared to death but know it has to be done. **UPDATED: Riley's surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, February 6th. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.**
- We found out yesterday our not even three year old Boxer has a condition of the spine called Spondylosis. It's the same thing we lost our last dog, Ti-Amo, to. It's not good. Especially since she's so young. We're going to consult with a surgeon just in case there is anything he can do but most likely we'll manage with pain medication and steroids as long as her quality of life is good. Right now she's still part puppy. Even though she's in pain she's still trying to run and jump and fetch toys.
That's most of what's been going on. We love our new house! And love our baby girl more every day. We're making plans now to welcome Holly to Utah in February! Can't wait!
14 comments:
Hey there you are! Riley is just getting cuter by the day! Thanks for the update, You guys have been quite busy!
i am so glad you finally got a moment to post...your a crazy lady! I was going through dee blogging with drawls...plus i am to far away to get to see your cutie growing up and this is my only link to see her cute face! I sure miss you guys...we are planning a visit in march or april I hope we get to see you!
Lots of good news in there! New house...healthy mom...a five day getaway...healthy baby. Riley is adorable! That hair is SO cute! Is your new house far from the old? How exciting, a new home.
Let me know if you set up an Etsy shop! I'll put in on my blog. And I am always in the market for homemade things!
Wow your back!!! Riley is adorable as ever. It sucks that she has to have another surgery. She has always been suck a trooper that I am sure she will get through it with flying colors. Give her lots of loves and kisses from me:)
OOPS! NOT suck I meant such!!!
Okay I am hogging up your comments but I had to tell you I just noticed the picture of your family and I love it. Too cute!
Good to hear from you girls.... HOLY HAIR MISS RILEY!!!! I love it!!
Thank you for posting! I've missed your family - but I also knew you were moving. Congratulations on everything that's been happening - except for the car breaking down of course. :)
Only a month and here you are :)
Congrats on the new house...I promise we will come see it soon.
You might as well tack on 10 grand when buying a house for all of the extra's here and there. Especially a newly built home.
Riley is a doll. she's looking so grown up. Very cute.
Oh my you have been busy.... Riley is adorable!!!!
I am so sorry to hear about your dog... I am sure hoping there is something they can do.
So happy to hear that your mom is doing well!!!
Sorry about your dog. It's so tough when they're sick or dying. I wish we could do something for them. And it's especially hard when they're young. I still really miss our Charlie who passed away this summer at the young age of 3. :(
That does sound crazy busy. I still want to see pictures of the inside of the new house!!!!
Hey, how far is Utah from L.A.? Is it really, really far? We will be getting a free trip to L.A. from my work and would love to meet up if it's possible. We're planning on going to Disneyland. :)
Just posting again so I can get email follow-ups in case you respond to my last post. LOL
Hello there!!! You have been busy.
First of all, I can't believe that picture of Riley. Not only is she the cutest ever, but she's giving an Andrew look! LOL!!
So much to catch up on! We are very happy your mother in cancer free. What wonderful news!!!
We will, of course, be thinking of Riley for her surgery and sending all of our prayers your way!
Can't wait to see you guys - less than a month away!!!
We've missed you! Busy busy busy! Riley is just as cute as I remembered. Can't wait to hear from yall more often.
And of course Riley and mommies will be in our prayers. :o)
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