Lincoln Children's Museum

Today we met Sara, Taron and Lily at the Lincoln Children's Museum.  There were kids tearing around everywhere.  The girls had a great time and we snapped a ton of pictures.  

Playin Around

I've been working on tax returns and lil huney has been working on her computer and reading a book.  Beth had the camera out, so here are a few from a, so far, uneventful day.  We have an open house at 1pm today and are going to see Kate and Travis' twin girls Emma and Ella. 

Always workin

When laundry night comes I often find myself picking up after mommy and daddy and keep their things organized. After trying to get mommy to wear her shoes I decided I would try them on myself....



After playing for awhile I decided it was time to start working as mom and dad where taking way to long....


I've learned that sometimes you just have to do it yourself :)

Me and Lily

Mommy and Daddy had friends over last night to celebrate mommy passing her test and to celebrate her friend Sara's new job. While they were celebrating Lily and I had some of our own fun.

Guitar Hero 3

If this website and mba thing doesn't work out, I know that I have the moves to hit the Guitar Hero Professional circuit.

I love my hats

So Patty loves to knit hats for Hailey, and most of you know that I love to wear hats....we decided to trade for a bit.

I thought I was too old for tests....

As some of you may or may not know I have been working toward my final social work license for the last couple years. I finally met my hours of services earlier this month and decided it was time to take the final exam. As the time for the exam approached I kept thinking "seriously, I am too old for this." I was quite quiet about the exam date so I didnt add any extra stress or anxiety. On Monday morning this week I drove myself to Omaha (parts of which I have never visited before) and arrived to the University of Omaha at 7:30 in the morning. I started my exam shortly after 8:30 and then the fun began. I was in the testing room alone and very distracted by the horrible wall color and akward chair (which had wheels and movable armrests, all got alot of use). The test was 170 questions, all multiple choice, and took me approximatley three hours. I found out immediately that I passed the test. As if that wasnt enough good news, when I returned to the car (which I parked in a one hour meter) I was without a ticket! So it is offical, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or for those of you in Minnesota a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), the highest licensure I can hold with a master degree. It is a great feeling and I am extremely excited for what the future will bring.

Getting Tubes

This morning we all left the house nice and early (5:30am) to arrive to the Nebraska Surgery Center by 6:00am. Hailey went in her favorite purple pajama's and was awake but quiet during the ride. When we arrived she really wanted to eat so Jim and I practically bounced on our heads trying to distract her. She was given an arm band which she hated and wanted off immediately. We were taken back to the pre-op room about 6:20 and waited to talk to the doctors before surgery began at 7:00. Hailey managed to charm all of the nursing staff and was in quite a good mood, however, it was short lived. Her nurse Sarah, was very nice and Hailey did not cry when Sarah took her back to the operation room. In all, the surgery lasted less than 10 minutes and the doctor reported all went well. Hailey had a difficult time waking up from the anesthesia and was quite disoriented and upset. She was not happy unless she was drinking her sippy cup and when we ran out she let us have it. After about 20 minutes Hailey was able to calm down and we were allowed to go home after she had her vital signs checked. We all got home and took a nap. Hailey woke up hungry and throughout the day has been returning to her normal self just a little extra tired.

We want to thank everyone for their support and well wishes today. Althought things went really well, I hope we never have to do it again!

Big Girl Potty

We got Hailey a potty for Christmas and today she ran over and made magic. Here's the proof.

Christmas Picture Disaster

So we usually get Christmas pictures in some capacity and this year a certain department store destroyed a roll with 30 family's pictures on them.  Well, it was us and 29 others.  Anyway, we got some yesterday.  Enjoy a sample.