out to eat

The guys went on a horse trip, so Kami & I took our kids out to eat. The boys were excited to get rocket water bottles.

Tomorrow I go to the Keith Urban concert- so excited!!!

Happy 29th Birthday to Laun....

I pretty much got him the best present ever-a DVD sideshow, to music. It has pictures of us from dating until now. We just recently got a digital camera, so I spent 9-11 hours just scanning pictures, it was a long process. Luckily I had some help from Bro. Twaits because I couldn't have made it without him. I have been recovering from my hip replacement at my moms house, so it gave me time to get it done without him knowing. Laun loved it and was very surprised, and he was happy to have me back too. I was working on it for 2 weeks and I am glad it is done.
Laun's birthday cake of choice was spumoni- lots of different flavors of frosting. I love how the cake looks like it is the kids head behind him:)
Love you birthday boy!

Right hip

Don't be jealous that I am robot woman and have a metal hip. Here she is in all her glory....and some of my other insides:
Today I had an appointment with my hip doctor, Dr. Maltry. I got the staples taken out and don't have to wear those goofy white tights {in the middle of the summer} anymore-darn. Lucy was an angel and took me, since I can't drive anywhere myself. On our way to Show Low we stopped by Christie and Nick's home for dinner. I used to babysit their daughter Ginger before my life turned crazy {Cooper coming early and passing, c-section, emotional grief, hip replacement-you know what crazy I'm talking about}.
Ginger (adorable name, adorable girl), Porter, and Clayton (being Clayton).

After dinner we headed to Show Low and Lucy drove me there too. She must really love me or something. I sure love her and all she has done for my family. Both her and my mom, how would I have gotten through the past months without them, seriously, I am very blessed. I was super excited to see my husband again. We had only seen each other once in the last 2 weeks.

fun filled day

Today we went to Lisa’s house & the boys swam with lots of their cousins. Lucy, Kami, Lisa, Janae & Koni all came with their kids. My best friend Julie & her daughter came, too.

Clayton threw a huge fit because he didn’t want to leave. He fell asleep 30 minutes later…I think someone was tired. He doesn’t want to leave his cousins, he has had so many sleepovers lately.

I am getting stronger from the physical therapy.

Memorial Day

Today we went to the Mecham family get together. On the way home we stopped by McDonalds.

Clayton is sleeping over at Pearce’s house tonight, but Porter is here with me at my parents house. I don’t think Porter wants to leave my side & I am happy with that. I am glad that Clayton is having so much fun with his cousind though. Laun had to head back to Show Low, so sad.

my heart is happy

Laun is here & I am so excited to see him! We went to Jonathan’s farewell today. Clayton is back from Janae’s & it is so great to have the whole family together.

t's been 6 days since my total right hip replacement. I only have to wear these attractive thigh highs for about another week or so, to prevent getting blood clots. And have about 8 weeks of physical therapy in store. I am very thankful to live in a time where technology and medical advances have been made. I am thankful for Dr. Maltry and all those that work with him, who made this titanium hip possible. It is so great to not have my hip be bone to bone anymore, or deal with daily arthritis pain. I feel as if I have been given a second chance at life, and for that I am thankful to God.

lovely

I am healing at my moms house & she is such a great nurse (she has had lots of practice). Isn’t my incision lovely…nothing like looking at staples, in your skin.

 

I’m looking so stylish in my leggings & pushing around a walker.

I miss my family

Laun headed back to Show Low for work. I will miss him. Porter came to see me today, but Clayton is staying at Janae’s house. I was happy to see Porter, he missed me. I love that boy. My poor boys have had a lot of time away from me with all these surgeries this year. I have to do physical therapy 3 times a day. The physical therapist comes everyday to help me. I am thankful for all my family that is helping us out during this time.

heading out

Today I got released from the hospital. Laun took me to my mom’s house & spent the night. I will stay at my parent’s house for a bit, since Laun has to get back to work in Show Low& I need someone to help take care of me.

Second surgery for the year

I had my c-section exactly 2 months ago & today I went in & had a total right hip replacement. I am on a roll this year. Dr. Maltry did the surgery this morning at NMC hospital in Tucson, AZ. I was nervous & cried a little before the surgery. I fell asleep with Laun holding my hand & woke up in my hospital room, post surgery. I was a little sick today, but all went well. I now have a titanium right hip! No more arthritis! My right leg was also lengthened, so it is similar in length to the left leg now. I also got the pins taken out of my left hip that have been bugging me. I am so excited & I hurt less already! Laun stayed in a hotel tonight & I of course kicked it in the hospital. Lucy is watching the boys for us.

loving being with cousins

I think Clayton will be sad to go back to Tucson when the summer is over. He is loving being with his cousins. He would love to live in Show Low forever.

Clayton & Anna have been having a great time together.

Today was Cooper’s due date & to think he has already come & gone. I wish I was having him today & that he was healthy.

I think Porter is baby hungry-

I feel for my boys. They should have a little baby brother to hold, but he’s gone to heaven.

I think Kalli will be loved on plenty. Porter loves on her any chance he gets.

 

Can’t get enough of his cuteness!!!

 

Hopefully Kalli can stand all this love:)

gone fishin'

Today we went on another fun day outing with Ryan and his girls. This time it was a fishing trip.



The kids liked getting the worms out:




It was a beautiful day:


Ryan and Kalli:

There was lots of success:

4 wheelin' trip

We went on a very long 4 wheeling trip today, with Ryan and his daughters. We had a great time. Kalli is so little that she had to ride in her infant seat strapped to the 4 wheeler, she is so lucky that she has such a fun dad.

Alissa, Clayton, and Porter had a great time playing and finding creatures.

Kalli with Uncle Laun:

Clayton holding a horny toad:

Ryan and his girls:

Laun and our boys:

Porter loves his cousin Kalli

We moved into Ryan & Kami’s house tonight. Laun is working for Gary Hunter this summer, so we will be here all summer. Laun will be helping on Gary’s cabin property.

painting tree trunks with Grandpa...

The boys helped Grandpa Turley paint tree trunks white today, to protect the bark. I am so happy that they are blessed with so many great family members that love and teach them.

I love my sisters

I'm so thankful for my sisters and I love them very much.


Laura had fun making Porters hair look crazy today. He is lucky to have such a fun aunt.