Category Archives: Captured Moments

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It’s such a joy to see Andrew and Emily playing together!  

I’ve decided that I have taken a long enough break from higher education and that it’s time to get back to my pursuit of my Bachelor’s Degree.  I called Capella University and was told that classes started yesterday and that … Continue reading →

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Emily received another wonderful surprise from Aunt Carol and Uncle Lance.  She got a needle point kit and absolutely loves it.  I showed her how to do a straight stitch and a diagonal stitch.  Next I showed her the colors … Continue reading →

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Andrew and Emily’s school had a dedication today of the renovation that added 25,000 square feet for art, music, and other classrooms, as well as a new library and administration area. Renovations also included new technology, a kindergarten and a … Continue reading →

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Emily had a second Daisy meeting today and was in much better spirits than her first meeting.  She was really shy the first time around and didn’t want the girls talking about her broken leg.  Today she was her bubbly … Continue reading →

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Andrew, Emily and I went to Books-A-Million this afternoon to see if they had the Sunshine Reader books that Andrew wanted.  While we were there, we (okay, I) couldn’t resist this cute pink purse with a flashlight, radio and camera … Continue reading →

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It was a lazy evening with Emily surfing the internet and her brothers doing their homework.

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Emily finally decided she was bored of being inside while all of her friends were outside so she ventured outside with her walker.   Emily can’t go 5 feet without a bunch of kids running up and asking how she … Continue reading →

We weren’t able to meet up with Miss Gerry for pierogies for her birthday but we were with her in spirit.  Happy Birthday Miss Gerry!

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We had a wonderful visit from Alex, Demarre’s sister today.  Emily was thrilled to have the company and the had a wonderful time drawing.

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Emily had her follow-up appointment with her surgeon today.  I was surprised that the bones didn’t line up on the x-ray but he said everything looked perfect!  Unfortunately, he isn’t allowing her to go back to school so it looks … Continue reading →

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Emily and I had a wonderful visit with her first grade class.  Everyone was so excited to see her.  They wanted to know all about what happened and what it was like having the rod.  I was amazed at how … Continue reading →

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Emily’s troop had their first meeting today. They were thrilled to see Emily and I was thrilled to see so many girls that I knew. We knew Sara, Lily and Delanie from the preschool. In fact, I know our troop … Continue reading →

Emily and I had a wonderful lunch with Susan at Olive Garden to celebrate her birthday. I’ve known Susan for a long time and I think this was the first time I’ve ever been able to celebrate her birthday on … Continue reading →

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This time the postman brought a wonderful surprise from Poppy & Nana. Emily received a sweet card and iTunes gift card. I even got a sweet card. I think I like going to the post office box too! 🙂 Thank … Continue reading →

We received another wonderful surprise today. Cousins Eve, Jeff, Miriam and Iris sent Emily a wonderful new puzzle book and sweet card. I think Emily’s new favorite activity is going to the post office box! Thank you Eve, Jeff, Miriam … Continue reading →

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Emily had a wonderful surprise today. Trinity and Veronica came over for over an hour and played. We haven’t seen Trinity that much since she moved to another apartment complex so we were thrilled that she came by to play. … Continue reading →

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We took Emily to Sonic to get a slushy (and encourage her to move) and while we were out we went to FedEx and got a wonderful surprise from Aunt Carol and Uncle Lance. Emily got a new CD, a … Continue reading →

The office needed me today so Emily and I made an afternoon of it. We were there for nearly 4 hours and she did amazing. She enjoyed seeing my office and meeting everyone I work with. She colored, worked a … Continue reading →

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Emily and I were getting a little stir crazy plus I had promised her a new outfit (we had to cut her clothes off at the hospital) so we went to Target. Other than moving from the car to the … Continue reading →

We had a wonderful night last night and worked on getting Emily more used to her walker. She incredibly independent and wanting as little help as possible. This afternoon Andrew brought home an apology letter from Al which was really … Continue reading →

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Emily’s night was off and on. She would sleep for a couple of hours and then wake up in extreme pain. The worst part was her awakening at 7:00 to the doctor removing her ace bandage! Although the rod doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Emily had a peaceful night in the ER. I, on the other hand, didn’t sleep one wink – not even one! The nurses were amazing and brought in a second stretcher for me to lay down on but I was … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow is Uncle Lance’s 70th birthday so we made him a little birthday present. We used the first photo but I couldn’t resist showing off the other poses too!

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Emily really wants to join Girl Scouts so we went to an open house tonight. She was hooked! Some of the older Girl Scouts took the new recruits into a back room to learn a song while the parents watched … Continue reading →

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Emily had her first official homework assignment tonight and was thrilled to have homework like her brothers. It was a spelling assignment which is Emily’s best subject. I sure do hope she can remain enthusiastic about school for the next … Continue reading →