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I have a job!!!

I am the newest PRN Pharmacy Technician in the Huntsman Cancer Hospital's outpatient Pharmacy!

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to everyone who helped me get where I am today and have the opportunity to work with such a fantastic hospital!

Walkin' on Sunshine

*Thank you Katie!!*

It finally came and went: the dreaded wisdom teeth extraction that I have been anticipating for weeks now...

And to tell you the truth, it really wasn't that bad! Dr. DeDecker surprised us all with a surgery-well-done and barely any pain or swelling after the matter. In fact, I only took four of the Hydrocodone tablets that were prescribed for me then switched to plain old Ibuprofen as soon as possible.

It's funny looking back to Friday to see what I can remember. I remember getting to the clinic and having a nurse escort me back to the operating room as she asked if I had taken my Valium. Soon she had me laying down on a table and she and another nurse began work on me immediately! First they put something over my nose (they said it was oxygen but I swear there was something else in there that mad me a little loopy), then they put hear monitors over my stomach and chest. All the while she was explaining what she was doing to me but for some reason I had no intent on paying attention. Next she prepared my arm for an IV and told me I would feel a little sting as she stuck the needle in. Then she began strapping my arms and chest to the table (this really confused me, I didn't know why they had to strap me down, heaven knows I couldn't go anywhere) and the last thing I remember was Dr. DeDecker coming in and telling me good morning as he tapped a needle to stick into the IV.

I woke up as they wheeled me into a room where another girl was laying down- I think she got her wisdom teeth out before me. I was out again until the nurse came and wrapped ice packs around my numb face. After laying there awhile I decided I wanted to leave, but with a mouth full of cotton I didn't really know how to call for a nurse so I just sat there dazed as I stared at the ceiling. Soon a nurse came in and said I was ready to go home so she walked me out to the car. The ride home didn't even happen as far as I'm concerned, but when I finally did get home, I remember seeing Jenny and Jason as I stumbled down to my room. I gave them a thumbs up and bawled as I continued downstairs.

This is where the past few days of my life have been spent.

The rest of that day is pretty off and on in my mind. There wasn't much pain thank heaven and the bleeding stopped really quickly. The funniest thing about that day though was the effect that the painkillers had on me; they made me SUPER emotional to the point of bawling at every little thing- no matter what it was (which explains my crying upon seeing Jenny and Jason)! I cried when Katie came to say hi, I cried when my mom came in to check on me, I cried as I watched a million episodes of Cosby Show... hahahahahaha it worried my mom a little at first.

I'd like to say that my awesome family genes account for my smooth recovery. Or that I just have a fantastic immune system... but if those are factors in how my recovery process played out, they are minimal compared to what really helped me heal: my mom who was right by my side watching hours of the Cosby Show, giving me medicine and feeding me peach flavored Jello (the BEST Jello in the world), my dad opening my blinds so I could see the sun through my window, my sweet nephew holding my hand as I was still coming out of that rough hour under anesthesia and talking to me as I sobbed, my niece with her sweet smile and giggle after seeing my chipmunk cheeks,  Jamie bringing me concretes, Shehan's good tips for healing, Jenny's willingness to cook whatever I want/could eat, Lise's kind words of sympathy and encouragement, my best friend Katie bringing me a sunshine balloon and chatting to me as I cried for no reason... I could go on.

I have the best family and friends. Ever.

With all that love (and with the help of a few pain killers and a sunshine balloon), who wouldn't feel like walking on sunshine??

A Ballet

This weekend we got to see Lanna perform in the Creative Arts Academy's production of Romeo and Juliet. 

 

 

It was so much fun! I haven't seen her dance in awhile and she has really improved. 

 

If you count down the line of girls in the top picture from left to right, Lanna is the tenth one.

 Lanna started dance when I began taking ballet and jazz at Creative Arts a couple years ago. I would drive her there with me and we'd finish up at about the same time so it worked out nicely.

I remember her first day of ballet (hahaha I still laugh thinking about it!): I took her up to the studio where her class was and took her to her teacher who then introduced her to the class. I watched for a minute as they began to warm up with plies on the bar. As a looked down the line of tiny legs and skinny bums bobbing up and down to the music, I found Lanna. She was facing the opposite direction from the rest of the class and standing bow-legged as she beamed at her teacher. She was certainly awkward for that first little while but has definitely turned in to a beautiful little ballerina!

Keep it up beautiful girl, you'll go far!

Also, Jenny got to spend the weekend with us while Aaron made the long trip to Omaha so he could start work this week. She needed to grab some stuff at her house in Ogden so she, Jamie and I decided to make a sister trip and grab some lunch while we were out!

My cute sisters at Cafe Rio. Love them!

 

 

Chloe with an attractive bean mustache. 

Jason loves Cafe Rio quesadillas!!

Jen also treated us to some yummmy ice cream at the Farr's Ice Cream Bar. If you're ever in Ogden for some reason, PLEASE go here! You will not regret it! How could you with a nice selection of frozen yogurt, custard, or ice cream with a million different topping selections? Yum!

Jason is an awesome big brother. They were such good kids while we were out.

Hahahaha I just had to add this! Chloe was on a MAJOR sugar high after all her ice cream! She was bouncing up and down and from side to side and making all this funny expressions. The pictures don't quite do it justice :)

Left: Jamie's (Lemon and Vanilla custard with strawberry boba and white chocolate chips), Middle: Mine (Mint chocolate ice cream with coconut flakes, heath bits, cookie dough, and caramel chips!!), Right, Jenny's (Huckleberry frozen yogur [I think?? Anyway it was a berry flavor] with blackberries, coconut flakes and walnuts)

Thanks again Jen for taking us out!

"Simply Irrational Weather"

This is just about how I feel right now:

a bit "Under The Weather" physically and emotionally.

We've had enough snow to cover us for the next two Christmas' and just when I think it's letting up, a sporadic storm comes and covers my house with nearly a foot. Bleh. But spring is almost here, I can feel it!

Oh yes, and Happy 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day! My sister has an awesome post about women empowerment; check it out here.

When was the last time you had a good pillow fight?

Yesterday was my last big day to spend with this kiddo:

I had a lot of homework to do so poor kid, he got to watch a lot of Super Why, Coos Coos (Blue's Clues), and Land Before Time. I felt bad, but he didn't complain. What a champ. And hey, it's been so much fun to see him interact with those shows! He loves spelling out words with the super readers and helping Steve find Blue's next clue. I never realized how good those shows are for kids until now.

But I'm not that boring, we got in some playing time too. Remember how I suggested we clean my room? Well he decided to help me, and after stripping my bed of all its sheets to do massive loads of laundry, a good pillow fight seemed to be just what we needed...

... he won.

And if you think that wore him out, think again! This 3-year-old never runs out of energy! After the pillow fight he decided it was a good idea to jump around on my bed and act like a maniac- so that's exactly what he did:

I love you Jason! Thanks for hangin out with your crazy aunt Angie this week! Muah!

Jason Day

Well... it's come to the time for Jenny and Aaron to pack things up and start their move to Nebraska.

Sad. I think I'm in denial.

In any case, while they take a trip to Omaha to find an apartment, I got to hang out with this kid for a few days:

 

Look at those eyes! What a stud.

We've been having a pretty awesome time so far- 

we started the day off yesterday with watching Super Why, crashing monster trucks, and going outside to make Piggy Pie and play Circus with Charlie.

Then we went inside to make hats:

As I put him down for his nap he said, "Okay now I'm going to sleep so that my baby Choeee [Chloe] will come wake me up." Awe. He melts my heart. When I went in to get him from his nap, he was a little disappointed that she wasn't there, but he's done a good job at understanding where his parents are and why they're gone for a few days. 

We'll have to come up with something super fun to do today. Maybe clean my room? I suggested it to him and believe it or not, he wanted to! I said he could watch a movie while I clean and he said, "No, I'm going to help you clean!" What a good kid. He's definitely one of my loves.