We're Off

Hey guys, we are headed to the surgical hospital as we speak. We know Christian is in awesome hands--just pray for a speedy recovery for my little man! I'll blog later with an update.

Potato Chips and Pumps

Let me just say that nothing makes my day like a good bag of sour cream & onion potato chips and a cute pair of peep toe pumps.

Ok, so if you add french onion dip to the chips, we've got even more of a winner.

And it's nice to have a necklace that matches the peep toe pumps--makes life easier.

I'm Pleased to say it's Probably the Perfect day when there's Plenty of Potato chips, Pomagranate Peach tea to drink (yes, there is such a thing), and I can Properly wear my Positively adorable Peep toe Pumps.

:)

Pre-Op And Other Thoughts

This morning was Christian's pre-op appointment. We had to visit the doctor's office first to do paperwork, and then we went to the surgical center for paperwork/bloodwork. After 3 super fun hours of medical stuff, we're back home hanging out.
The nurse that has been taking care of Christian explained everything--and I mean everything--in detail about the surgery. We are anxious, excited, and ready to get this all over with so he can start feeling better. She said to expect about 10 days worth of pain, but I know our God is one that gives speedy recoveries. No worries there. No worries anywhere actually. We are simply at peace with the whole process.
The surgery is scheduled for this Thursday (the 6th) sometime around 9am. We'll update and let everyone know how he's feeling by that evening.

As for today being Election Day, I am choosing not to bury my nose in the television, tune in to the radio every 5 minutes, or get weighed down with how serious this day really is for our country. Either way, history will be made. We plan on watching the results as a family this evening, but we remember this:

"We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. " Romans 8:28

The Big 2

Can you all believe that Caroline Sunshine is 2 today?? I certainly can't.

I just loved the expression on her face in this pic. She just melts my heart like butter. And to think she's not much of a baby anymore... *sniff sniff*

We had a fun costume party for her yesterday afternoon (I loved being able to re-use the Halloween costumes and get more wear out of them). THANK YOU to all of the friends and family that came and celebrated with us. Caroline got some awesome gifts---she, Christian, and her friend Alexis are sitting in the floor playing with the majority of them this morning as I type. The cake was yummy (thanks Stacy!), and it was just nice to hang out with everyone and watch tons of little kiddos run around and play.

Last night, I went into Caroline's room and took out all of her crib bedding to make room for her big girl quilt--made by Grandma Duke (it's beautiful!)--and her new pillow. She LOVED it. I couldn't believe how easily she laid down and went to sleep. Of course, that could all be from pure exhaustion too. :) In a way, it makes me sad to let go of the baby things in her room, but then again I'm excited to see her grow up. This age is such a fun one! Now when she turns 3, I'm sure I'll be singing a different tune...ha!
Here are some pics from the party yesterday. Hopefully this evening we as a family can all hang out and celebrate her birthday together. Maybe Daddy will take us out for dinner? *big grin*
A super yummy cake
Party guests
And more party guests
Singing "Happy Birthday"
Opening presents and showing Pappaw what she got

She thought the cake rocked too!

And here are some pics from this morning. She wasn't too terribly interested in my warm "good morning birthday girl!" greeting, but she did finally decide to show off her new clicky-clack shoes. :)

Halloween 2008

Last night was super easy and fun. We went to our pastor's house for a cider/snack food come and go party, visited Mimi and Grandma Duke, and then came back home. All 3 C's were in bed by 9:30pm. That definitely made this momma happy! :) John had to work a 12hr. shift at BSA last night, which landed him in a parking lot near the United in Canyon. He had to hang out there and hand out candy to all of the little trick-or-treaters that came by to see the "haunted ambulance." I really wish I could have had a picture of that--oh well. I do have some though. Aren't you proud?? Ha!

Captain America, Cleopatra, and a Peacock Fairy
Lainee (a bride) and Caroline

Lainee's groom (her dad Randall) and Sarah Palin (her mom Teresa)

We are having a costume party in honor of Caroline's 2nd birthday, so be watching for those pics too!