Things

So I have had a relatively crazy few months, "why you ask?" Good I'll tell you. (Deep Breath) Well, since having Devon my body has been in revolt. I figured it was my thyroid rearing it's head again, so off I went to the doctor to have it checked. She did the usual questions and I mentioned that one of my symptoms was a near constant head ache. She decided to order full blood work and then if nothing turned up an MRI. So off I went to the lab. The following day I received the results. Everything is decidedly normal. OK, so why am I loosing all my hair and having dramatic weight changes? Classic Thyroid. So I opt to see the Endocrinologist. Well the Endocrinologist said it all looks fine, lets wait 6 weeks and see. Alright. Back to the MRI.  Apparently my prolactin levels were elevated. Normal if you are breast feeding.  So that was what warranted the MRI. My doctor was afraid that the gland was enlarges or has a growth. Yuck!
 I have never had one before and only seen them on television so I had no idea what to expect. It was rather like being at a rock concert. There was a constant bass line and then pulses and vibrations. Kind of like those massage chairs. Crazy. In the end here are my results:

“FINDINGS:

No restricted diffusion to suggest acute ischemia.
.
Ventricles are symmetric and normal in size. Extra-axial
spaces are normal in size and morphology for the patient's
age. No abnormal intra-axial or extra-axial fluid
collections seen. There is no midline shift or downward
herniation. The midline brain structures are unremarkable.
Pituitary gland is grossly normal. The basal cisterns are
normal." 

I love that I am "grossly normal" I think that beats Daniel's doctor comment of being "Medically Boring."

So there is no answer except that yes, my body is in revolt. Huzzah.

While the Cat's Away...

Daniel had to go to Virginia for 2 weeks of training so I decided to Invade my Parent's house in Bremerton! I was ready for some fun! I was not disappointed. Lizzy had been begging to stay at Grandma's for "This Many Days" which involved all her fingers. I was happy to oblige. Unfortunately I left the camera in the car so my pictures of these events are not of the best quality alas.We went  the Bug Museum and the kids museum in Bainbridge Is. called Kidimu. They have a free day each month and we were lucky enough to be there for it. The kids loved it! They have a new home since I was there last and they have made if a real fun space. it is located behind the soon to be Bainbridge Art museum. It's currently under construction.
 We had lunch at a cute little diner down the street called The Streamliner Diner. The food was wonderful and they obliged Lizzy's request for a pear. It was delicious! I would love to go back.

Nothing could be finer then to meet you at the diner....
Anyway, we went to the Art walk downtown Bremerton. Ate cupcakes at Bella Bella Cupcakes. Delish!  Then we played at the park with the cousins, experienced a DI meeting. Destination Imagination is a school club for gifted students. My sister heads up the one for her daughter's school. She had them make a cupcake cake sculpture that didn't quite work out. 
Frosting and fondant everywhere! They had a blast though. It was not all fun and games though, Charles did managed to wound Devon in a gunfight. But he took it well. All in all, A wonderful vacation. Lots of laughs and fun with family. Just what I needed.

Just for fun

Devon has started babbling and I have tried to capture it for your viewing pleasure, this is all I could get. For some strange reason he is a little camera shy. Anyway don't mind he music or Lizzy's "singing' in the background. It adds to the Charm don't you think?

From 2013-01-30 Devon

From 2013-01-30 Devon

Blessings

This weekend we had the privilege of having the Martins and my parents down for the weekend. We spent a wonderful day at OMSI Here we are excited to go in. Look at these smiles:

From 2013-02-02 OMSI

The favorite room was the ball room. I practically had to drag Daniel out to check out the rest of the floor. There is enough to keep anyone occupied for years.

From 2013-02-02 OMSI

I can't wait to return.

Then Sunday we went to church and Daniel blessed Devon. It was a special day. Devon looked quite dapper in his blessing suit that Grandma Bartholomew made for him.

From 2013-02-03 Devon's Blessing

Going to the Zoo

I love going to the zoo and since we got a membership this year I'm sure that you will be seeing many pictures of us around various animals. Rejoice! So now, on with the ZOO!
The Sea lions were my favorite. Also the huge fish. It's strange, you'd think a seaport town like Portland would have an aquarium, but at least there were fish at the Zoo. It was a bit rainy, but we're Washingtonians! Rain is part of the deal.  We all had a great time and I can't wait to go back!

Growing Pains

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, which I know is the cardinal sin for bloggers everywhere, I'll try to do better Honest! So in the spirit of penitence I humbly show you so much cuteness you will forget my little indiscretion. Behold! Bask in the cuteness of my little Devon rolling and Charles being grumpy:

From 2013-01-13 Devon

Here's a better one of Devon rolling:

From 2013-01-13 Devon

 Now for some stats! At 3 weeks he weighed 9lbs 8oz and was 21.5 in long. He is a strong little guy. He has been rolling from his second week and hasn't stopped! He is sleeping much better and is quite patient with us.  He witnessed the only snow we got last year. On the last day of the year... Lizzy and Charles had fun playing in it!

From 2013-01-13 Devon

And just for fun, here's some randomness:

New Mom Syndrome

It's amazing what changes when you have a baby. Suddenly my 2 year old looks all grown up and just last month he was my baby. In the hospital when Devon cried while I was eating lunch I had to stop myself from offering my food to him. No, he can't eat that yet. Strange little things like that remind me how fast the time goes and how quickly I forget the little moments of Motherhood. Some times I really feel like I am learning it all over again. Maybe I am. I don't feel as if I stopped being a Mom, but that I'm a little rusty when it comes to this newborn thing. Hopefully my memories will catch up quick before I make a serious blunder.
 As I look back on my time as a brand new Mom I just remember being tired all the time. Then I had my second child and I couldn't imagine what I was complaining about with only one child to look after. Now I know why I am tired all the time. I have three to look after and lack of sleep aside, I wouldn't trade it for anything.

From 2012-12-16 family pics