WE WIN!!!!!!

Okay, really we tied, but RSL still won the series and we are moving to the next round of the playoffs. SWEET!

I'm so glad I let Nut go to LA for the game. Tomorrow is our 18th anniversary, but I know how much he loves soccer, this was really the best gift I could have given him. The 12 hour drive home is gonna suck...no lie!

Now I have to wait for Randy to get home and tell me who we play in the next round.

BRACE FACE X2!

After Miles and Taylor's ortho appt yesterday, Dr. Ellison asked if they would rather get their braces on today. He was able to get their T bar's back from the lab in time, so we went ahead and had braces placed today.

Miles..Of course wearing Red Elastics to support the Utes

Taylor...Of course wearing blue elastics to support the cougars (I have no answers)

My babies are growing up so fast!

Sweet Thing

I LOVE Keith Urban's new song. Shocking...I know! Take a listen. Sounds like my old Keith may be making a comeback. YEAH!!!!!!!

Sweet Thing.mp3

Cuttin' me open!

Today was my follow up with Dr. Hammon for my numb hand. The results were in from the nerve conduction study, mild/moderate nerve degeneration. My options were to either have surgery or wear a brace for 24 hours a day. After a discussion it was decided to have the surgery on December 1st. The downtime is 2-4 weeks. I don't think it will be all bad. I'm actually looking forward to feeling my fingers again. I guess they will have to live without me at the pelvic palace for a while.

Weekend Update

FRIDAY

Halloween is no fun anymore! The kids are older and want nothing to do with getting all dressed up like Peter Pan or a pirate. Miles and Taylor both went as Jason (they really are identical), and Carter was Freddy Kruger. They roamed the neighborhood with their friends while Nut and I handed out candy.

At least Coco was in the spirit. She waited at the front door for the kids to come. When we opened the door, she made her way out the door and greeted all her new friends. It was kinda pathetic to watch by the front door all night. She really thought everyone as coming to see her.

SATURDAY

WE WIN!!!!!! Real Salt Lake played their first playoff game in team history and we WON! It was a great game. We should have scored numerous times but finally in the 90th minute we got our first goal. It was so much fun! Carter was grounded, so his punishment was to come with us. That was fun too. HA HA HA

SUNDAY

I worked at the pelvic palace. I was assigned to be triage and didn't see a patient until 1:30 in the afternoon! It was go quiet! After I discharged her I was able to go home early. YEAH ME!

Twilight!!!!!!!

Okay so the brunette mafia talked me into reading the books, but now I can't wait for the movie. I work on Friday 11/21/08, so I have to wait until Saturday. At least Nut has agreed to go with me. He can always use a good nap.



Mad's you'll have to tell me what you think, from a professionals point of view.

RSL PLAYOFF GAME!!!!

Let's get ready! Saturday...4:00...BE THERE!

Mr. A-Z

Last night we went to see Jason Mraz in concert at the E center. I had never seen him before, but was looking forward to seeing what kind of show he would put on.

After a search for the missing camera (still missing, left it at the recital hall after Carters piano recital) we headed to dinner with mom and dad. It was nice to spend time with them. Eventually we headed over to the E center.

The opening act was BORING! Think Enya, but much more relaxed. YAWN! I always thought the opener was to get the crowd pumped up for the main show. Around 8:40, Mraz took the stage. He was amazing! He was so energetic and charismatic. He had the crowd eating out of his hand within minutes. He played tons of great songs. My only complaint...No "Geek in the Pink"!!!!!! He was able to get the entire audience up and moving towards the middle of the show. It was fun to see him get everyone doing the same hand movements during one song. After 2 encores it was over. Great night.

I can honestly say that Mraz and John Mayer have opened my eyes to a whole new genre...everything except country. Now I'm not saying I'm giving up my boots anytime soon, but it has been fun to listen to new types of music. It's also so different from a headlining country show...no pyro, no big stage entrances. Just great music and fun.

How to lose $3500 in a day

Go to the orthodontist! Today Miles and Taylor had their check up with Dr. Ellison to check about braces. It was never a question of if, but when they would get them. They will each visit him 3 times in the next 3 weeks with the official date of brace face being November 14th.

Also today, Carter had to get a tooth pulled at Dr. Johansen's office. He has 1 tooth that doesn't have a permanent tooth under it. After 2 years in braces, it was finally decided to pull the baby tooth, place a spacer and eventually, when he's stopped growing and has his own dental insurance, to place an implant. Poor kids looked drunk afterwards. The tooth was fused to the bone and both he and Dr. Johansen heard a crack when it finally came out. Afterwards we had to go back to Dr. Ellison's to get his wire fixed. So 3 trips to the orthodontist in 2 days. Whatever!

I guess I'm lucky that I have decent dental insurance. I only have to pay 50% of ortho. Plus, Randy called today to tell me that we have $1500 left in our medical spending account that must be used by the end of the year. Coincidence? I think not!

They call it a test, I call it Torture

For the past 3-4 months I have been complaining about my left ring and pinky fingers being numb. After a referral to an orthopedic surgeon, it was decided that I probably have ulnar nerve compression (kinda like carpal tunnel but a different nerve). The ortho dude sent me for a nerve conduction study, which I had today. I'm pretty sure we use this test to torture prisoners at Guantanamo Bay.

He started by placing wires in different places then giving me electric shocks. OUCH! This went on for about 20-25 minutes. Then he decided that he needed more information so he was going to stick a needle in my muscle and do some more tests. I figured 1 needle, no big deal. WRONG! It was one needle that he stuck in about 6 different places then had me try to move my wrist or fingers a certain way.

Finally he was done. I had survived.

Good News- it's only mild/moderate compression
Bad News- Conservative treatment means wearing a brace on my left arm all day and night to keep it straight. Or I can have surgery to decompress the nerve.

So, it's offical....I'M OLD.

You Suck Crapids!

Real Salt Lake is sooooo close to clinching our first ever playoff spot. Thanks to the Colorado Rapids win yesterday, we have to either tie or win in CO next Saturday. I have total faith that we can get the job done.

I think I may have lost my husband for the weekend. He's trying to make arrangements to travel to CO for the game. He can't miss any of the action!

A well needed KU fix!

The countdown to November 11th...aka Christmas for mama!

Also Keith is now featured on a new wii game. I may have to actually learn how to use that darn machine

Carters New Do

The day has finally come. Carter has gotten a hair cut. Since I last spoke of Cart's mop, he has grown it longer and dyed it black. The black is much better than the fushia/red it was before.

Here are the before and after.

It's still a bit long, but much better than it was. I took this rare opportunity alone with my moody teenager to discuss the fact the he better never come home with anything pierced on or near his face. We went on to discuss tattoo's and the legal age in Utah. His dad will be so happy....NOT.

Weekend Update

I realize it's only Saturday, but since I'm expected back to the pelvic palace tomorrow, I figured I would update today.

1. Rio Tinto Stadium
IT WAS AUSSOME! The stadium is so nice and even though there were a few mishaps, the night was great. We gave Erik our extra ticket and it was fun to spend some time with him. We met our new neighbors for the next season. Dora and her husband seem nice, and their youngest son was a crack up. We taught him all about the usual goalie harassing call, the blind ref chant, and the ambulance taunt. I can't say as much about the weather. As usual, we had the entire week of fall and have crept straight to winter. Time for the depression to set in. We tied 1-1, which kinda sucked.

2. The bodies exhibit was so cool! I met the brunette mafia, and our newest member Jen at the Leonardo. We got out tickets and went to lunch across the street. I was concerned that I would be freaked out by the exhibit, but the only thing that bothered me was their eyes! I finally had to ask someone if they were real. I'm happy to report that everything is real except the pupil and iris. Evidentally, once they plastinate someone the eyes get cloudy...DUH! It's amazing to me that those bodies are real, for one thing, but that they are not held in pose by any wires at all. It was minutely creepy, but uber interesting.

3. The first concert was announced for our new stadium, none other than the Turtle! Kenny Chesney will be live at Rio Tinto Stadium, July 23rd. WOOHOO! I must be desperate for entertainment, because the brunette mafia and I are already making plans. The good news is that there are rumors about Brad Paisley going on the road with him next summer. It seems like forever since i've seen any live music. Jason Mraz is up next, but not til the end of the month.

Bodies?!?!?!

So I have a hot date downtown tomorrow for the Bodies exhibit. I have been wanting to see this forever. Some people may think that it's creepy, but I think it will be totally interesting. I don't think cameras are allowed, but I may take it just in case. I'm sure Randy will be wanting to hear all about it. NOT! I'll post more tomorrow.