Happy 2013 ... Kindergarten Cop

I can't sleep. Why? About a thousand different reasons.

Quick Recap of the past month or so -

Barley made it through the end of the year at work, which was December 21st.
Made a wonderful trip to Oklahoma on the 23rd.

Drove to Kansas on the 24th, enjoyed Christmas with my beautiful and wildly cray Fam.

Drove back to Oklahoma on the 26th.

Family Christmas on the 27th.
Caught up with a couple of old friends on the 28th.

Caught up with more friends (Bridesmaids!) on the 29th.

Relaxed on the 30th.

 Back to Jersey on the 31st.

'Firstmas' (Christmas on the 1st!) on ... duh!

Work...darn you January 2nd!

I didn't take too many pictures over the trip and I'm not sad about it. I really didn't look at my phone too often, especially while with my family. That might be because the reception is terrible in the SEK (Southeast Kansas), but I'm really happy about that. I will treasure the time spent. 

 

It was far too short, it went by far too quickly. 

 

 While I'm not the most consistent blogger in the world, the reason for the latest lapse is the above mentioned trip and my health.

I went for my annual doctors appointment, regular check up, blood work, and the oh so lovely lady exam. Girls, we have it good don't we?! Super fun times. I had a few issues, don't we all? I didn't believe that anything major was going on, but then I received a call from my doctor. She stated that I needed to pick up this prescription...

Hey, we need to scan your brain...WHAT?! Yeah, kinda threw me for a loop.

Per the results of my blood test they believed that the reason for my less than perfect results were because of a tumor on my pituitary gland. I called for an appointment and took the only one they had before our December 21st departure, one hour after my call. This meant that I had to go all by myself. MRI tables are cold and lonesome.

The radiologist didn't scream in shock, so I figured that I didn't have something horribly wrong. Results were promised to me in 3 to 5 business days and this was one of the few reasons I even looked at my phone on our trip. Contrary to what my doctor said, she wasn't in the office until January 2nd. After some mild harassment she called with news...and this is where the Kindergarten Cop comes into play...

Yep! It's not a tumor! WHOOP! Thank the Lord and Hallelujah! 

Do I know what the problem is yet? Not a clue. I have an appointment with a specialist on January 10th. 

If you have a chance and are the praying kind, I'd appreciate a quick one :) Thanks Y'all!

 

Dear 2012, I hope you're awesome.

It's fair to say that 2011 was an amazing year...
moved, got a bomb new job, and ... oh yeah ... got FREAKING MARRIED!  nbd.

It wasn't perfect, but it was a good year that I'll look back on it fondly and focus on all the great things.  As we embark on the next chapter of our lives we pray that 2012 treats us as nicely as 2011.

The Husband and I opted to stay home to ring in this new year...we have both been battling some type of cold or something for the past week and I don't think either of us would have been up to the large and loud crowds.

We had dinner ....

I swear I can make other stuff, not just pizza!

Then we had some of this stuff...

Heck yes we used our toasting flutes again!

I was surprised at the number of fireworks I could hear and see going off in the area!  Overall, a nice relaxed time.  Really looking forward to see what 2012 brings for us!

Killian Kayne

I'll first have to explain the relation...

My mother's younger sister and my sweet aunt, Kim, has a wonderful daughter, Layna, who is (obviously) my cousin.  Layna's dad and super guy, Garry, has a lovely daughter, Lindsey, from his second marriage. On January 3rd Lindsey had a precious baby boy, Killian Kayne.  Little Killian was born with CDH and is fighting it like a champion!  If you'd like to read more about his on going fight visit his facebook page ... CDH Cherub Killian or his blog ... Killian Kayne - CDH Support.  I've been praying like a mad lady for this dude and I hope you say a prayer for him too.  Any support is welcomed and greatly appreciated.  Thanks friends!