Tiny Dancer

Emery starts dance on Tuesday (which happens to be my appt with the surgeon)...I am so excited for her and I think she is going to have such a good time!

I can't be there for her first day, but I am so thankful that she has a daddy that will take her and be excited for her and cheer her on.

She's growing so fast and is becoming so fun to be around. Can't wait to see her dance.

To Gluten Or Not To Gluten

So here is the update. I know everyone is dying to know about my intestinal issues. I've heard people have been asking around town so here is the low down.

I got tested for the gluten intolerance.

It came back negative. Which means I have no sensitivity that shows up in testing.

My gall bladder has been the culprit of most of my troubles. I had an ultrasound to see what was going on in there and there are some gall stones and sludge hanging out so it is coming out at a TBA time. I meet with a surgeon on Tuesday.

My Doctor said I could wait and see what happens, if anything, with my gall bladder, but since I do know there are stones and sludge in there I'm being pro active and kickin it to da curb ASAP!

I'm pretty certain now that all the issues I had while pregnant with Jesse were related to my gall bladder as well. Since we are wanting (Lord willing) another baby I don't want to get caught pregnant with an emergency situation.

Now none of that explains my allergy symptoms and the seemingly allergic reaction I had while eating dinner one night. But I will just be thankful that no news really is good news.

I also had my thyroid checked and it is fine/normal. I will contribute my fatigue and exhaustion to EMERY LADD, JESSE LADD AND BENJI LADD. haha. Most of all Jesse. I mean I haven't slept all night in about 6 months so of course I'm exhausted right?

I am trying my best to get on the healthy wagon again. I have to be honest, the few weeks I was GF I felt GREAT! I really agree with alot of the Paleo diet info. So once I make up my mind to get healthy/out of the new mom mindset, I'll most likely stick with a mostly GF diet. There is alot of truth and wisdom behind cutting the majority of wheat out of your diet.

Thanks to all who encouraged me, informed me and prayed for me. I am one lucky girl to have so many friends.

The Birthday That Never Ends

Here are the last few pictures I wanted to share from Emery's party. I am almost caught up blogging for the summer. I still want to share some of Benji's trip to Brazil (Even though I was left behind!) He had a great time and there were so many blessed on the trip.

3 and 33.

Emery thinks it is hilarious that she is 3 and I am 33.

Any way. I guess 33 is the year it all officially starts to fall apart.

My gall bladder has received it's eviction notice.

I'm just thankful that I know what my issue is and ready to feel better!

We threw together and sprinted to pull off Emery's 3rd birthday party with her friends and my family.

Benji stayed up for three nights until about 2am putting together a swing set. I spent all day one day wrangling Emery and Jesse by myself (Benji had a youth camp). Let me tell you it is next to impossible to decorate, clean and wrap presents for a party of a 3 year old when that said 3 year old is in the same house. Ha! I was like a stealth ninja sneaking around trying to hide presents and balloons and stuff.

She had a blast though! and I think her friends had fun too. (Largely due to the fact that Benji rigged the slip in slide up to the swing set slide, with the hose attached and doused it in dish soap.....)

I can't believe my girl is 3!

Vaca 2011

Family Vaca 2011

There is something so so beautiful and special about seeing things through the eyes of your children.

Family vacation is far from relaxing for me. BUT just like Christmas, it is SO MUCH more fun now that we have kids. Emery was so excited about everything we did.

She is the most precious child I have ever ever seen and I cherish these moments because I know they are so fleeting.

Three

We had a great time at the beach.

My baby turned three!

We are so so busy right now. I'm playing catch up in every area of life.

My body is driving me crazy and so is the laundry.

I swear I will be back one day to play catch up. Hopefully this Saturday we will be celebrating Emery's birthday with her friends.

If I'm not having surgery. BUUTTTT that's another post for another day!

Told ya, we have a lot going on!