Foot surgery time

Okay well, it's been a long time coming, but I finally had to get both my feet fixed! The right one had a bone spur on the top of the foot and it hurt so bad that it made my walk funky and affected how my show fit.

So they basically they shaved the bone to get rid of it.

So believe it or not, this is the minor of the two, and I think (because I havne't seen) it's a small incision.

Then the second procedure I had on my left foot and it's been bugging me so much more and is extremely painful. The whole issue I think started when I did hair for a living and wore horrible shoes and stood for long, long periods of time. Then when I got preggo with Addyson, the extra weight and a hormone that loosens the bodies' ligaments during pregnancy, I guess is said to flatten the feet, and in my case too much. Soooo, biggest lesson, spend money on good shoes! What the problem was, was I had an inflames Plantar Fascia. It's the ligament at the bottom of your foot, pretty much the arch area. It was so inflamed that nothing would fix it. I tried stretching, icing and massages for a year and on top of that super painful Cortisone shots into the arch and the heel. All of this failed so I tried orthotics, no bueno either so surgery it was. And so why not do both at once, right?!  I know this sounds dumb, but one, I already met my insurance deductible and two, I wouldn't have to go through the pain and time off work two times around!

So I had it done bright and early Thursday, December 9th. I went under all the way and woke up in no pain because they numbed it for 12 hrs. The next morning ....WOOOEEEE! It hurt like heck!

Nick and all our family have been so amazing. I couldn't really even stand till today (Sunday), but Nick has carried me to the couch, the bed, and back and then all over again. His parents brought over an electric wheelchair that in no way is fashionable, but thank goodness for it!  Crutches stink! Plus, when I get back to work, which is about a full week and a half post surgery I'll be using them. The surgery calls for one to two months off, but I'd go crazy so sitting at work will have to do! Anyway, the in laws made us multiple dinners and provided some much needed outside conversation. My parents watched Addy and will probably be helping more so with her next week too! And then, friends Traci and Scott and their little one came over for movie and dinner night, which was all done by them! Then I have Julie, a friend from work stopping by for company tomorrow. It makes me appreciate how many loved ones and friends I have! It definitly shows you who really cares at the end of the day! Soo, that's my boring foot surgery story, but hey, gotta do something while I'm sitting here, unable to move! Haha

Weirdest, but addictive show

BIG LOVE

It's a crazy show on HBO about a man and his three wives. Yes, three! They are paligamists in this day and age under-cover. It's humerous and crazy, definitly keeps you watching. Beware though, it's kinda controversial, but eye-opening!

Phoenix Zoo Lights

ZOO LIGHTS 2010

So we decided before my fun lil' foot surgery, we needed to take Addyson to see Zoo Lights, especially since she loved just the house ones her daddy put up. Soo we went Dec. 1 and had a blast! See the pics below!

 Waiting in line for Zoo Lights!

 One of my favorite Hummingbird Tree

 Want some of these in my yard!

 Mom and Addy (distracted)

 Pretty

 Ooooh Ahhhh!

 Musical tree show

 Daddy and Addyson (distracted)

 Giant Gorilla

 Gazillions of lights

Centipede/Snake 

 Amazing Blue tree at entrance

Rawwwrrrr

It's now Winter, wow!

I cannot believe how time has flown by! I last blogged at the end of the summer. So much has gone on since.

In September, we celebrated my 25th birthday! And Nick and I got to go to Las Vegas the week before with my Sister-In-Law and her significant other, Britt. We stayed at he Excalibur and had tons of fun. I finally learned how to do something other than play slots! I played Video Black Jack and it was lots of fun. I ended up breaking even if not a little over. Anyway, we looked inside some of the new hotels and druelled over the decorations. Here are some pictures of the fun! Oh and meanwhile, Addyson got to spend some quality time with both her Grandma's! Ok, on to the pictures!!



Summer is coming to an end.....

This summer felt like it came and is now leaving so fast. I do have to say though, that I am grateful for that. I'm not a fan AT ALL of AZ summers. This summer we spent some time swimming at Nick and my parents' houses, watched fireworks, hung out with good friends and Addy keeps getting bigger and bigger every day! I miss my lil' baby! Addy is now saying, "dada, peez (please), mama (when she wants), up and baby. She points to any little kid and says, "baby". I don't think she seems to understand that she still is a baby...well, to me. And we can finally put all the hair into a ponytail too! Although, I don't think she is a huge fan. Goodbye summer, hellllloooo Fall!

Addyson outside in the back yard, at the start of summer

Ahhhh, the life as a kid and dog.....ruff!

Toy time @ Gammy's

Loves Uncle Ethan's old dump truck

Swimming @ Gammy's and Gammpy's house

Rafting with Papa

Snacking at Grandma Hamberg's

So full of GLEE

Ok , so I think the initial time I watched this show I thought it was sooo weird, but I watched all season and LOVE it now! I love music and have both soundtracks to the show on my iPod, so that explains it but, its so fun and kinda funny! Hope this season is as good as the last!

Our First Family Trip------SAN DIEGO!!!

Sooooo, we had an amazing trip to California the last week of March! Just Nick, Addyson, and I went because we decided it's rare us three do anything big alone, like that.

Day 1: We check into the hotel then decided that we need some food and shopping time! There is a mall downtown that is outdoors and being that it was sooo nice out, it was perfect. We window shopped and then ate at Panda express, which Pooky loved! There were Pigeons all around where we sat to eat and Addyson was amazed by them and kept feeding them her orange chicken!

Day 2: It was off to the beach. We went looking for a special beach called, "Childrens Pool Beach", in La Jolla, which was supposed to have seals that settled on a rock nearby and a great spot for kids to swim. Well, we didn't find it, (come to find out, we passed it) so we kept driving and found a beautiful spot with Tide pools and sand and large rock cliffs! Addy was terrifed of the waves and sand for a few minutes, then we finally got her into the sand and she wanted to eat it! We stayed there for awhile then made our way  to a Pacific Beach spot where we layed in the sand, took Addy by the water and made some smooshy sand castles. Addyson was in heaven! Later that night, we went to our FAVORITE Mexican Resturant in Down Town San Diego called La Pinata. I was so excited because we go there whenever we are in SD and it is a small, family owned place with amazing, home-made type of Mexican food!

Day 3: ZOO TIME! We woke up excited for our SD Zoo day! We went at 10, right when it opened to enjoy the early morning, cool weather. And that it was! We started at the Reptiles, which Sissy didn't seem to mind, then on to the Lion, Tigers and Birds. The Chimpanzees were awesome and Nick got a kick outta watching them. The zoo path was a long trek and at one time I thought I was going to die pushing the stroller and myself with my bad feet up hill for a long stretch. Because we, or I was so exausted after circling a few times, we left without seeing the Polor bear exploration which was the main thing we wanted to see....bummer, but still a good time.

Later that day, we made it to the beach we were looking for and found the seals! The beach spot was amazing in La Jolla! It was my favorite part of the trip. Nick even got to see his sunset he wanted. If we go back, I definitly would love to stay there.

Day 4: Home again, home again! And we were ready for our beds! Addy was cranky all the way home, but I can't say I blamed her, she hadn't been sleeping good in her playpen with us in the same room. Needless to say, it was a joyous ride on the way home.

Overall, it was an awesome trip and I think we should make it a yearly thing!  Here are some fun pics, a little bit of an overload, so enjoy!

Addyson and Mama in the sand

Sissy and Dad on the big rocks

Nothin' like holdin' your baby's hand

Not letting Daddy outta her sight!

Moments after this she tried to eat the sand

Sand castles

Petting zoo time

A pretty Macaw

Cute and crazy monkeys

Going up the moving walkway to the Orangatangs

Seals getting ready for bed on their giant rock

Mom and Addy on the cliff looking up close at the seals

One of the awesome tide pools on La Jolla beaches

Nick taking in the beautiful ocean

Addyson and her mommy

Picture taken from inside a cave that felt like water was rushing at you with each wave

Baby toes in the sand

Beautiful sunset at Seal Beach

Got the seagull and all!

View from an overhanging cliff as tide was coming in

Ooooh shells.....

The gorgeous private beach area

My hubs, looking in deep thought

A cool tide pool

Sissy taking on the sand all by herself