Illness Update...

Well, just when we thought things were getting better...

Troy ended up in the ER with his jaw locked. He has this problem sometimes, but he can usually manage to get it unlocked himself. Not this time. He had to be sedated in order to unlock it. UGGHHHHH!!

Karsynn went to the doctor today and she tested positive for the FLU...UGHHHHHH x 10!!!

On March 9, I will take my first epidural injection for my lower back pain. They have to put me to sleep to do it, so I hope and pray it works! I just want some relief!!

Now, let's see what the rest of the week holds for us...

Are You Kidding Me??

Ok, I'm on a really bad roller coaster ride and can't get off. Can someone please pull the emergency break? As if my life hasn't been crazy enough lately, I ended up in the ER on Sunday night with an uncontrolable fever and a sore throat like nothing I've ever experienced. Can you guess...Strep Throat...a very bad case of Strep Throat. I missed work yesterday and managed a full day at work today, although I probably should have stayed home. Is someone pulling a cruel joke on me or what? I couldn't write a better story if I made it up myself. I'm pumping by body full of yet another foreign antibody to kill out yet another germ, which I probably picked up from one of my dear darlings at school, so let's pray this is it! I can't handle much more. Ok, enough venting. I'm trying to stay positive, but things haven't exactly been going my way. I'll try to post pictures soon. No time tonight. My little "China Monkey" is hanging from the bars of the never used treadmill and pulling her feet up to her hands on the bar. Can you say strong and flexible?? Oh to be that young again. I do well to get up and walk around anymore. Blessings...

Sammi

The Saga Continues...

Sorry I haven't posted in some time. You know the old saying, "When it rains it pours," well it's still pouring at our house. Troy's dad finally got out of the hospital Friday. He's feeling much better now and is on the mend. I, however, am feeling like an old horse that needs "put down." I have back problems, and this bout of pain is just about to kill me. I can't seem to get over it this time. I see a specialist on Feb. 24 to begin Epidural Injections in my back. I'm really nervous about this, so please say a prayer for me. I don't know what else to do at this point. I have to try anything. I can't give Karsynn a bath without help. I can't pack her around like she wants me to. I'm just plain miserable! I'll upload some photos later.

A Few Random Pictures of my Girl...

Riding on the hotel cart is fun!!!!

Look how long her hair is getting!!!

Visiting my Great Aunt Mary in Lima, OH.

Sorry for the Delay in Posts!

Life has been like a never ending roller coaster ride for us lately, so I apologize for my lack of posts, especially to those faithful followers who check in daily. So, what's been going on?

1. We traveled to Lima, OH to take Troy's parents to visit with his aunt who is very ill. It was a great trip. She was in good spirits and has made peace with God, so she's ready to go when He calls, which could be very soon.
2. We've missed 7 days of school in the last two weeks due to ice and snow and I just want it to GO AWAY! Teachers live for snow days, but enough is enough! We'll be going to school til the end of June at this rate.
3. Because of bad weather, Troy is still trying to finish up his basketball season, which I don't see happening anytime soon.
4. Troy is enrolled in 2 graduate classes at MSU right now, one which meets in Morehead on Thursday and the other which meets in Ashland (1 1/2 hour drive East of here) on Tuesday nights. So, needless to say, Karsynn and I only get to see him 3 nights a week until May. Mama is TIRED!
5. Troy's dad is very sick right now and we're not sure what's going on. He was in the ER Super Bowl Sunday in OH and is on his way back to the ER here in town tonight. I feel so sorry for his mom, because she's dealing with a dying sister and a sick husband. She's exhausted!
6. To top things off, Troy wrecked my KIA Sorento today on his way home from his parent's house. He's fine, but it did $3500 worth of damage to the right side of my vehicle, so that now has to be repaired.

When it rains, it pours!!!! Please say a prayer that it all ends soon, because Mama is about to lose her mind.

This face is what keeps me going...

Karsynn's 1st Time Playing in the Snow...she loved it!

It took us 30 minutes to get dressed, we played for 30 minutes, and then it took us 15 minutes to take all those clothes off again, but it was worth it. Our little Kentucky hillybilly + Chongqing Spicy Girl, loved the snow. She wanted to make a snowman, but the snow wouldn't ball up for her, so she just threw snow at Mommy instead. She loved playing in the back of Daddy's old truck, too. She really didn't want to come inside, but Mommy was FREEZING!!!! Now, when she looks out at all the snow on the ground, she says, "I build snowman?"


"Could I get a little help here, please? This is my first time, you know?"

Karsynn, Daddy, Bentley and Biscuit playing in the snow! He's such a good Daddy!

Mother Nature's Wrath on Kentucky

Mother Nature has not been very kind to Kentucky over the last few days. We have more ice than snow in Mt. Sterling, but the snow is falling now. It's lovely. I've had a few extra days off with Karsynn. However, I'm tired of being cooped up in this house!


Winter outside my window...

Our own personal skating rink on the front lawn!

I guess we should have put the porch furniture and grill away before winter?

Today was a busy, funfilled day for Karsynn. We started the day by attending a birthday party for Karsynn's friend, Sydney. It was at Gymboree in Lexington, and was SO MUCH FUN! A really neat place for a birthday party! After that, we headed over to Chuck E Cheese for some more fun with CJ and Kailee, Karsynn's "China Sisters." It was so good to have the girls together again. It's been awhile...too long. As you can see in the last photo, Karsynn was ZONKED after so much fun.


Karsynn at her friend, Sydney's, birthday party at Gymboree! What fun!





The Gang together again...Kailee, Karsynn and CJ

Baby Ali, CJ's sister...so sweet!

Karsynn asleep after a long, funfilled day!

Yes, she's on the table! She's rotten!

Karsynn riding Shelby's new tricycle from Tractor Supply, and she LIKES it!

Daddy calls this my Troy Palomalu (Pittsburgh Steeler player) hair.

It's a New Day...

Today is a historical day in our country's history, so I wanted to capture and preserve a memory for Karsynn. Here's to a better future...CHEERS!



My three babies sleeping...so sweet!

Karsynn at Shelby's birthday party! Happy Birthday cousin!

New Years and MCHS Ballgame Pics

I love that smile!

Mama's Lil Wildcat Fan! Yes, this is an outside inflatable, but what Karsy wants, Karsy gets...well usually!

Karsynn watching the Indians play ball.



I'm a little late, but here you go...some recent pics of the girl. We took her to a MCHS high school ballgame last night, and she loved it. The only thing is she thinks she's bigger than she really is and she wants to run all over the gym by herself...NOT happening. The game was between Clark Co. and Montgomery Co. The thing is, Mommy works in Montgomery and Daddy works in Clark, so Karsynn is a bit confused as to who to cheer for. I've taught her the tomahawk chop and to say "Go Indians!" Daddy wants her to say, "Go Cards!" so I've taught her to say, "Dirty Birds!" It's really cute.

Ok, so I always post silly pictures of Karsynn on the blog, but this time I'm going to post a few of my own. I had the opportunity to make contact with an old friend that my sister and I went to elementary school (grade school as we called it) with. We all attended a small school within walking distance of my house called Chattaroy Grade School. Everybody knew everyone and that's just how it was, and it's was simple, yet great. I wouldn't change a thing. So, my friend recently emailed me some pictures of the "good old days." Can you spot me? And yes, I was a cheerleader. That was a lot of years and a lot of pounds ago. Oh, to be young again.

Karsynn says, "I Sick"...next time Mommy believes her!

UPDATE: 24 hr. stomach bug. We're feeling better!!!

When I picked Karsynn up at daycare yesterday, she was so excited! When we got in the car, she kept saying, "I sick." She's a drama queen, that's how she plays. So, typical mommy response, "You're not sick!" Well 5 vomits later (sorry to be so graphic) at 12:20 AM, Mommy finally believes her. She's sick. Not sure if it's something she ate or if she has a stomach bug, but her tummy's feeling yucky. As a mommy, you learn to tolerate a lot of things, but people, I'm telling you, I don't know that I'll ever learn to handle the vomit. OMG!!!! Ok, enough about that. Karsynn is changing so much every day. Santa brought her some really cook Brain Quest cards for 2-4 year olds. Everyday, she gets those card decks and says, "I read." Her vocabulary has increased so much thanks to those cards. She's learning to identify more and more things everyday. It's great! I highly recommend them to all parents of toddlers.


My three "babies." Yeah, right.

Momma's little "rugrat!"

She loves to write on her chalkboard, whiteboard, and especially paper!

Karsynn's Adventures 2008

My Wishes for Karsynn for 2009

Karsynn with her Handy Manny Tool Set

Finally...a pretty smile. She's SO SERIOUS when we take pictures.

Karsynn and Shelby at Granny Davis' in WV.

Karsynn with my Mamaw Davis (her Great Granny Davis)

I love her hair down, we just can't do it very often.

To say 2009 almost seems unreal, doesn't it. I can remember being small and thinking that 1991 (my high school graduation year) would never come. Now look, it's come and gone and it's 2009. Where does time go? As the new year approaches, I have many hopes and wishes for my sweet girl. First, I hope her health continues to improve. Her allergies are getting so much better and her ears are doing great. In fact, one tube is out now and the other should come out soon. Dr. MkD. says all is well. I hope for a smooth transition back into daycare, as she has been off for two weeks now. She really loves playing with her little friends, so I think she'll be fine. I hope her sleep habits continue to improve. She has made great progress since giving up the bottle, so we'll see. I hope that she continues to get to spend time with her cousin, Shelby. They've seen each other a lot lately and love playing together. My final hope is that as she continues to grow and mature that she will learn patience. Two year old have NONE!! She really has NONE...but you have to love her!

From our family to yours...Happy New Year!!!! May 2009 bring you happiness, health and better finances! Life is short, so love every single minute of it!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!!

Our 2nd Christmas together as a family and it was GREAT! Karsynn is getting so big, and she really enjoyed opening her presents this year. She got tons of toys and clothes from Santa, like she needed more! Our Christmas was spent with family and friends, which is the best Christmas present ever.

On Christmas Eve, our school family suffered a terrible tragedy. Four young kids were killed in a house fire in our neighborhood. Three brothers and their 17 year old cousin lost their lives. One of the boys was in the 2nd grade at our school. The 17 year old was a past student of mine, which makes the loss even harder. Please remember these families in your prayers!


Karsynn with her Holiday Dora doll from Uncle Ray...Thank You!!!

Look Out!!! The girl has wheels...

From our family to yours...Merry Christmas!!!

Mommy bought me my own school bus..."I Drive it?"

Mama and Daddy's pretty girl!