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More photos from the past few months

2009-12-27T08:24:00.004-05:00

All aboard!

He is fearless!

My little cowboys!!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-12-23T21:30:00.004-05:00

Nolan's first day of school

2009-08-18T12:51:00.006-04:00

Nolan's first day of kindergarten. I did well...had tears in my eyes, but didn't cry!

Canadian Guardian Angel...

2009-08-04T12:06:00.006-04:00

I have one. I really do. I don't even know her her by any other name but yrhelper.

Yrhelper is holding a tweetparty for me. It was kicked off today, my 38th birthday! She is holding a contest with prizes to be won. You must go to her blog . All her proceeds that she earns through Sept. 4, 2009 through her online shops will go to my NTAF account">NTAF account. (National Transplant Assistance Fund) She is also raising awareness for a possible living kidney donor for me.

She had seen a request made by my Mother-n-law Kathleen on her active rain blog ">active rain blog . From what I understand is that she has a sister that has an autoimmune disease that was attacking her vital organs, but were able to stop it in time with medicine. Unfortunately, that is not my case and part of the reason why I blog about my disease. If I can help just one person to not get to the point that I am at...it is soooooo worth doing this blog!!

Yrhelper is on twitter...so follow her! Her blog is Rewards4Canada ">Rewards4Canada . She has great coupons and money saving ideas too.

I am asking you to reblog her post. Follow her on twitter and return her tweets for all to see. I can't believe my guardian angel is doing this. Again, I don't even know her name.

Amazing, huh?

I really don't know what else to say...I am speechless. (and for those who know me, that is hard to believe).

One thing I can say is....

THANK YOU Yrhelper!!

I also want to thank anyone who has helped me. I really appreciate it.

Happy 38th Birthday Hubs!

2009-07-31T14:07:00.003-04:00

Happy Birthday John!

The boys and I love you!

August 1st 1971.

We are getting old!!! LOL

Wordless Wednesday

2009-06-24T20:02:00.005-04:00

Father's Day!

2009-06-21T19:04:00.005-04:00

Poppy Hann, Nolan, Braydon, And Daddy before pizza!

Braydon making his pizza!

Nolan Making his pizza too!

We all had homemade pizza and went swimming. I will post the swimming pics later this week. Gotta give the boys a bath and get them ready for bed.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-06-17T18:15:00.000-04:00

Not this one....

2009-06-11T18:06:00.003-04:00

Well, I received a phone call from Jenny and Jordan this morning. It seems he will not be able to give me a kidney. He really only has one kidney working.

John and I are so thankful that Jordan and his family tried to help us out. It just was not meant to be. God has another plan for me.

Please pray that Jordan's one kidney continues to do the job of two for him. Many people live just fine like that without any problems. I am sure with a heart like his...he will be one of them.

Jordan is still my hero....

Kidney Transplant Anyone?

2009-06-10T19:27:00.004-04:00

As many of you know I have been on the kidney transplant list since December. I have known I would need a transplant for about a year. The lack of posting is because I have been busy on my other blog Sjogrens and Me updating a lot of activity on that aspect of my life. I normally keep my blogs separate because even though both are what defines me...I personally have to keep them apart.

I am happy to say that I have a match and he is currently being tested as my living donor. His name is Jordan and he is a good friend's husband . He is my hero regardless how this turns out. His whole family is.

I will keep you posted.

Daddy & His Boys

2009-06-09T18:14:00.001-04:00

Preschool Musical

2009-05-31T15:47:00.010-04:00

Nolan had the giggles the first few seconds. He said he was laughing at a man that was laughing at him! He loves the "big stage" to perform. Thanks to all the teachers that helped especially Ms. Nekia.

My Rock Stars!

2009-05-31T12:20:00.002-04:00

Nolan had a role in "Preschool Musical". He was a rock star. LOL His little brother Braydon wanted to support his brother...so he went as a rock star too.

We have an awesome video of Nolan performing....I just have to figure out how to get it transferred to here.

Flowers

2009-05-25T17:57:00.003-04:00

Flowers planted outside by my boys and hubs.

Our Mini Vacation to Myrtle Beach

2009-05-19T23:20:00.006-04:00

I SCream...You SCream...

2009-05-08T18:23:00.007-04:00

We all scream for ice cream!!

Another Trip Down Memory Lane...

2009-05-03T15:25:00.006-04:00

These were taken just shy of 3 years ago. The boys have changed, yet still look the same compared to the last post. What do you think?

I guess Braydon has done a bit of the change....

Happy Birthday Auntie Crystal

2009-04-29T21:59:00.002-04:00

We love you!

Mother's Day is just around the corner...

2009-04-23T19:40:00.004-04:00

Mother's Day has a way with sneaking up on me...so this year I am doing things early! Here is John with his Mom Kathleen !

Here is me and my mom! FYI...this was nearly 9 years ago and I am happy to say I still fit in my gown. Actually I am about 12 pounds lighter. Woo-hoo...maybe in another 9 years I will another 9 pounds lighter. LOL

Braydon's 3rd Birthday

2009-04-19T17:21:00.006-04:00

Braydon had his third birthday and had a blast! His good friends Jamari, Suzi, and Belle came over to enjoy the celebration with him. This is his best friend Belle. He doesn't do anything without her and they are always holding hands. His face lights up when he talks about her. (I know he is only 3, but it is just so cute how they are so caring to one another). Enjoy the slideshow!

Happy Easter!

2009-04-12T11:28:00.008-04:00

The boys made their Easter eggs yesterday for the bunny. Grandma & Poppy Corbett sent them the kit to dye their eggs. They turned out bright and beautiful.

Nolan making a purple egg for me!

Braydon giggling at the eggs!

The finished work of art!

Nolan's Easter Basket!

And Braydon's Easter basket. They each got a puzzle, matchbox truck & car, socks, underwear, stickers, Madagascar I & II DVD, and fruit gummie snacks!

Superhero PJ's

2009-04-11T16:50:00.003-04:00

Here is Superman and Batman in their glory. The boys had spirit week at school and this particular day was "Pajama Day". They had a big PJ party!

Homemade catapillar invitations

2009-04-08T19:07:00.005-04:00

So, Braydon is turning three and I decided to make his invitations. It was very simple and I really just threw them together. You can make them more "perfect" if you'd like, but I like the raw edge of it.

I bought some colorful cardstock, wiggle eyes, and colorful brads. I cut 4 circles and a catapillar head with antenna. Next, I glued the wiggle eyes and punched a hole for the brads to go through. It folds up pretty nicely.

I wrote on the body of the catapillar:
Oh my goodness...How can it be? Our little Braydon is turning "three"!

I think they turned out pretty good and they cost about the same or less as picking up a package of ready made.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-04-07T19:30:00.002-04:00

Easter, one year ago.

Update on consignment shopping

2009-04-03T21:26:00.003-04:00

Well, I bought 35 pieces of clothing for around $88.00 for the boys. I was disappointed with the size 5 selection of shorts and pants though. On the upside I made nearly $50.00 from the older size 18-24 month clothing Braydon outgrew.

Speaking of Braydon....he is turning 3 in a couple weeks. I can't believe it. I am busy party planning. I am only inviting about 6 children...not his whole class. I just don't have the energy to do a big party. I think maybe 4 of them will show up. I am planning a dirt/bug party. Sounds funny-eh?

I am going to make a dirt cake for him with gummy worms coming out of it. He LOVES gummies. I have a few cute ideas for party favor/crafts and invitations. I'll let you know when I finalize.