The pain in a childs face

This has been a month of pain. Between trips by the ambulances to the hospital's ER, illnesses and school accidents, my family has had its moments of painful faces.

On Feb. 10th my step dad was transported by an ambulance to the hospital's ER due to his failing health with his heart. Where he spent a few days in the ICU.

Later that day I was taken by ambulance to the ER from hyperventilation issues. It was brought on from taking a diet pill and then over exercising. I thought I was having a heart attack. My breathing was 65 per minute and it was supposed to be 15 per minute. After passing out I was able to get it under control for a few minutes away. After thinking my good days of walking were over I started having breathing problems again. This time its was a panic attack. The number in the middle is my pulse..YIKES!!!

Then my precious grand babies started getting sick. Kennedy got Hand, foot ad mouth along with Strep. Nicole took her to the ER and they gave her a shot of antibiotics.

And then there was poor Kolten. He was suffering from RSV.
Kolten quite breathing and was rushed to the hospital's ER by ambulance. He spent a week in the ICU and now is in his own room.

Kayla was throwing up non stop so after 10 hours we took her to the ER. They gave her a shot to stop the vomiting.

After getting her bottom braces on in the morning I took her to school. She was so happy! Her stomach was feeling better finally.


It wasn't even 2 hours after I dropped her off at school that I received a call saying I needed to come get Kayla. She had an accident and needed medical care. She had a run in with a tree during recess. Thank goodness Clay was home from work (He had come home earlier cause he wasn't feeling good). And here we go back to the ER. They did a CAT scan and X-rays on her leg. And of course she needed stitches.

It was so gross! And it broke my heart to see her in pain.


A total of 11 stitches were put in her head.

I received a call from Nicole stating that Kennedy fever was 105.3 So I packed up the family and We went back to the ER. She has an Urinary Track infection and had to be given antibiotics through an IV which she hated..

All this happened in a matter of weeks....

I want to get OFF this RIDE NOW!!!!

Not too old to have fun!

I am going to tell you a little bit about my night at the club with a bunch of drunks. First the bouncers let me and Mariah in way early before the doors opened. Cause I could not stand in those long lines for 2 hours. The Westerner Club employees were extra nice to me and I really appreciated it too. They gave me free lemon water all night and we sat right next to the stage and thankfully close to the bathroom too. I had made a call to the club a week before the concert and got permission from the General Manager to be let in the back door. I was the only one (other than employees) in the bar when Chris and his band was warming up. It was like he was SINGING to ME!!! It didn't take long for the club to fill up with happy country music lovers. This was the first time to actually be in a bar and NOT drinking. I wasn't sure (and neither were my friends) if I was going to have as much fun as everybody else. But I proved them wrong. I was the life of the party. And I fit right in too. You would have never guessed by the way I was walking that I was not drinking!...lol

This is Chris Cagle.

A newly formed friend, Brandy, went up to the stage and got me this picture off her cell phone.

Because I wasn't able to stand the whole time like ALL the other people did, to get closer to Chris or too even see him over everybody. I was given permission from security to stand on the booth seats to see and of course I did some dance moves too....lol Lots of screaming and singing came next. Chris was great!!! I was sad that he didn't sing my favorite song, "My life is a Country song". But he rocked the club for sure!

Me dancing on the seat!

STAR STRUCK!!!!

This is Brandy. Her husband works for Coors and was filling the coolers and the bar stands all night so we invited her to come sit with us. Such a sweet girl.

This is William and another friend who likes to be called Cluck....lol

William was only 26 but looked like a baby to me. We hit it off from the very start. I think he reminded my of my son. He was very drunk and the more he drank to funnier he was.

My goofy friend Mariah! Who kept me in stitches all night. We had a BLAST!!! ty Mariah for going with me.

Don't Even Ask!

SEE WHAT I MEAN!!!

Now for this handsome guy. He came to our table later in the evening so I am not sure of his name. But I called him "MR. SMELL GOOD"!!! He had on the most YUMMIEST cologne I have ever smelled. I got the name of it and IT WILL be in Clay's supply very soon.

Another young pup that couldn't hang with the big dogs....lol

These are the people who made my night an awesome memory. I was the oldest one and ANY of them could have been my kid. So you can see I can still have fun with the young pups!!!

What A great time that was had by ALL!!!!

Time to PARTY!

Turning 49 has been hard for me to accept. I guess it's because its so close to 50. I have to admit that I don't feel like I am 49, whatever that's supposed to feel like. My health is doing so much better and I am getting around like I haven't done in many years. I took this picture to see if I really look that old.

My day started out very busy and stayed that way til I went to bed at 11:00 pm. I had a list of things I wanted to do and I did them. Clay surprised me by taking the day off from work. Which was extra special. I didn't have to get Kayla up and ready for school, so I was able to lay in bed a few minutes longer. We checked Kayla out of school so she could have lunch with us. I was feeling bad that she was going to miss out on all my celebration. We had movie plans and a late dinner scheduled all without including her. So we needed to have a few minutes to spend with her too. We went to Subway to eat lunch. I was shocked to realize the point value of a sub was so much. Oh well live and learn. I had a wheat bread turkey breast/ham and white cheese with no dressings and only lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and mustard. It was very yummy.
Next we were headed to the movies to see "It's Complicated" starring Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. It was very funny and I really enjoyed it. We met the Jackman's there and they were a blast to be with.
The highlight of the day was dinner at Applebees with the Jackman's and the Hansens. The Cannon's were going to go but had the cancel at the last minute. That made me sad but I understand. Maybe another time. My meal at dinner was very healthy and low in points. Had a dinner salad with no dressing. And grilled shrimp and steamed broccolli. They brought me some whole strawberries for dessert.
After I got home I rode my exercise bike and headed to bed.

The love of my life

This wild and crazy man is Ken Jackman! We share the same birthday just not the same year. Having him spend my special day with me was incredible. He always makes me laugh and he has a smile that you can't help but love. Again thank you Ken.

The gangs all here!

Some of my birthday cards.

Not quite sure if Clay realized the work he was to invest in the gift he gave me. This is a full motion flat screen TV wall mount. It's for the TV we got for Christmas, that's in our bedroom. Now he has to wire the electric and cable up to the spot where the TV is going to be. Plus I want my room painted and the VERY heavy bedroom furniture moved. All this before he can mount the TV. So I wonder how long it will remain in the box....lol

My beautiful new jewelery that my friend April gave me. We went shopping the Saturday before and she helped me pick out my new birthday outfit and then she made me these to wear with it. They were a PERFECT match and I love them. Thank you April. (Her kids made me cards and playdough flowers and balloons, way cute)

As you can see I had a great birthday. I tried to count all my facebook birthday wishes but lost count at 57. (That's just crazy!) Thanks to all my friends and family who remembered me on my Birthday. You are amazing!