Potty Training Status Update

3 days now with no accidents. Yesterday included a trip to the store in big girl undies. Then right before bed last night, #2 on the big girl toilet.


Yeah for Lizzie! We're proud of you!

Back from PT

*pun intended*

Just returned from Physical Therapy. The words she used were "turned the corner."

She gave me a whole regimen of Core Strengthening Exercises (to strengthen my stomach and back, not just stretch out my back).

And given the fact that I'm down to one Vicodin a day, I'm liking progress.

Giraffe

Just now, Lizzie was playing with the giraffe from this toy zoo train. She put the giraffe on the floor and tried to sit on top of it to "ride it." She was actually just squatting on it really. After make a few bouncy motions and a few riding noises, Lizzie stood up and started to walk away.

Daddy: "Did you have fun, Lizzie, riding the giraffe?"

Lizzie: "No, my bum hurts."

Who Do You Think I am?

The Johari Window has existed for many many years and is still very interesting to try out today. Allen and I have done windows in the past, but with our recent move cross country and addition of so many new friends, we thought it would be kind of fun to see the results of our new Johari windows.

Just click on the link(s) below and you will be prompted to select a few adjectives from a list that you think describe us. It is fun to see who knows what side of the person.

Allen's Window

Steph's Window

Lizzie's Window (Mommy guessed what Lizzie thinks of herself)

Ellie's Window (Again, Mommy guessed what Ellie thinks of herself)


When you are done, try filling out your own Window so that we can have the joy of telling you a little more about you!

Oh, and leave us a comment to let us know what you thought of it, and how we can get to your window!

The Results Are In

So the doctor called this morning and Allen does have a herniated disc between L4 and L5.

Basically he is leaking:

The advice the doctor gave was to continue physical therapy and take Vicodin as needed (taking Ibuprofen when the pain isn't as bad).


Hopefully soon he will be able to stop Vicodin all together.

(Note: The fuzzy picture reminded me of how Vicodin effects so many people, though Allen says he isn't one of them.)

MRI

Allen had his MRI today. We hope to have the results from the doctor by tomorrow evening (so says the doctors office). Be praying that it is good news, and that at the very least it would be an answer to why he is having this pain.

Clean up Clean up

Earlier today, Lizzie kicked Steph and myself out of the kitchen because the floor was "icky." Lizzie then proceeded to sweep the floor for the next five minutes.

Ellie's 1st birthday video

My wife ever so graciously reminded me yesterday that we never posted the video from Ellie's 1st birthday party. Problem solved.

Ellie's 1st Birthday

Note: It's a long one, so folks on dial up should expect long loading times.

2nd Note: Sorry for the shaky camera work up front (first 30-40 secs). It does get better.

Charlie

One of the funniest videos on YouTube I've seen in a long time. I could watch it over and over again. The one boy's voice and expressions... and Charlie's reactions/expressions. Great.

Charlie Bit Me

Photos Finally

So I have seriously neglected our flickr account and am just now getting to October's photos. With only 200 photos a months to work with it could be awhile before I am caught up to speed, but feel free to take a journey back in time into Fall of last year.

Note: (I am hoping to be able to purchase the pro account, then you all will have some serious catching up to do in flipping through them :-) ).

UPDATE: So we are going to be doing things a bit different than I had supposed. We are now the proud owners of a Picasa account, that hopefully will soon contain all of our pictures. Not only will we have more room for photos, but if our sweet family want copies of any of our pictures they don't have to wait for slow Steph to get them in the mail (snail or email).