It's all good

Hey, just wanted to let everyone know I am doing GREAT. We got to the surgery center around 0700 yesterday and by 0800 I was out like a light. Before I knew it, I was waking up with a beautiful new set of knockers. We drove to the hotel, where I spent the rest of the day sleeping (with a little help from my friend Percocet). I am sore, but who wouldn't be. In all, the pain is so worth the outcome. Thanks for all of the well wishes. I hope to have pictures to show soon.

The sad, small, saggy, little boobies last hours

This is it, 12 hours until I get up and go for my surgery. I am scared crazy, I wish the actual surgery was over. I am not worried about the pain, I have had 2 kids. I am not worried about the surgery itself, I am a nurse. I am worried about the outcome. Has anyone seen the Rozanne episode where she goes in for the reduction and comes out with HUGE knockers. Well, this is what keeps running in my head. I have faith my surgeon will not do this to me. Please be thinking of me.

Elmo Live

Last night Emily and I went to see Elmo Live. It was great, Emily loved it. Of course I loved every part but the truck load of money I spent. Wow, they really jack up the prices on things at these events. But, we had a great time, she is still talking about it this morning.

4 days and counting

I am having a little cosmetic surgery on Friday. Although I hope to come out fuller and perkier, I hope Dr Orr doesn't decide I need these. In case you are wondering, they are the largest breast implants made, 1200cc per boob to be exact. I have so many questions about this, I don't know where to start.

Hayden's Birthday Party

I am attempting to load a video of Hayden's birthday party. I hope you are able to enjoy it. We had a wonderful day with our family.

My new gadget

Thanks to the great state of Ohio, I got a video camera. The best part is it's DVD and I can print pictures off of the video. I'll see how great it is, just as soon as I figure out how it works. Hopefully, I can load Hayden's birthday party video from today.

Make over day

Today was Hayden's birthday. I thought it was a good day for him to get his first hair cut. Although I love his curls, he is beginning to look more girly than Emily. Plus, he needs a cooler do for summer. This morning Nana Suzy brought a birthday doughnut and a crown.
Lana getting ready to cut Hayden's hair. Hayden is more interested in the brush.
Thanks Lana, Hayden's hair looks great.

Happy Birthday Hayden

The first time ever I saw your face

I thought the sun rose in your eyes

And the moon and stars were the gifts you gave

To the dark and the empty skies, my love,To the dark and the empty skies.

A few days ago, while I was brushing Emily's teeth, I noticed a dark spot on one of her back teeth. So, Emily and I went to see Dr Dill today. Emily had seen Dr Dill to have her teeth counted, but this time she had them cleaned. Everything was going okay until he said, "come look at this mom". Now, I remember this from when I was little, it usually meant that my mom needed to see something that wasn't good. Sure enough, Emily has a big cavity. Since she is so young, she has to go to a pedi-dentist in Champaign tomorrow. I, of course, feel like a bad mom for letting her drink so much juice (which Dr Dill informed me was the worst thing to give her). So, tomorrow Emily and I are going to get her cavity fixed. They will give her laughing gas to fix it, and I will probably cry. As for the juice, Emily is going to start drinking more milk.

Happy Nurses Day!

Once a year, nurses get a shout out. Tommorrow is the day, so to all my fellow nurses, Happy Nurses Day! Hope you all have a good one.

Random pictures of the Kids

Emily and Hayden sitting on the stove. My mom took this picture when she was watching the kids, its amazing Ryan and I made it. I had to stress to Emily after seeing this that it wasn't okay to sit on the stove.

The kids playing outside. My grandmother dressed them the same.
Emily pushing Hayden in the swing, he loved it.
Emily likes to dress Hayden in her clothes. Can you say THERAPY!
Hayden in his new swimsuit. Hank thought it was pjs, so he slept in them. What ever works.

Graduation was Saturday. 680 students from all different majors walked through commencement, it was very nice. My favorite part was the bagpipes, I had never heard them in person. Now, I am done for the summer, and I have so many big plans for my time.

Mothers Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms. I hope all of you have a wonderful day.

Jamee Baltzell B.S.N.

Saturday is the day. Next to marrying Hank (I know, its shocking) and having my babies, this is my biggest accomplishment. I have worked really hard, and my family has sacrificed a lot. Since I won't be getting up and giving a benediction of any kind, I would like to share a few thoughts. I couldn't have done this without Hank, Emily, and Hayden's understanding. Hank supports everything I decide I need to do, he is a wonderful dad and a wonderful friend. There are few words to describe how my mom and grandma have helped me. I hope I can someday show my kids the unconditional love my mom and grandma have shown me. Last, but certainly not least, I need to recognize Solids Grounds. I have spent many hours sitting at a table with my laptop. I appreciate them allowing me to loiter at their facility. In closing, let me leave you with this thought:
A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that "individuality" is the key to success. ~Robert Orben