One tradition that I have carried on from my mom is making sugar cookies at the holidays. Brayden LOVES it! He wants to do it ALL by himself. I have to fight over the rolling pin, and it turns into a really long process, but it's all worth it, right?
Dani sampling some yummy frosting, is there a cookie too?
Ellie can't get enough in her mouth!
B turned into the naked chef, because he had red frosting all over his white T-shirt. This apron seemed to work a little better, but I don't think he spilled a thing once it was on.
YUMMY!
Grandma Wagener sent a box of X-mas goodies! The kids LOVE the window clings. They fought over who could put them up the fastest! Thanks mom, it kept them busy for a long time.
Lastly, I just got back from Portland. I didn't mention what was going on with my family because I was terrified and in huge denial. My brother had to have heart valve replacement surgery on Wed. the 10th. On top of that he had an aneurysm in his heart. Luckily everything went very well! He is amazing, I can't believe what he had to go through, and he is recovering so well. The surgeon replaced one of his valves with a titanium piece. It should last the rest of his life, if everything heals properly he should never have to go through this again! Thank god, the one and only time I heard him complain throughout this whole process and the months leading up to the surgery was yesterday when he said, "This sucks, I am never going to do this again, I never want to feel this way." I had to laugh because he has such a high tolerance for pain, it's unbelievable. As kids, he would get headaches and throw up. We later found out he gets migraines, he just assumed they were regular headaches because that's all he knew, yet he never complained. I can't imagine what a typical person would be saying after heart surgery, sitting up in a chair (because the Dr.s want him up and around 2 days after surgery). I am just in awe of him, he is so strong and amazing, I am so thankful everything turned out so well!
Here is a pic. of him in recovery in ICU after his surgery. He would kill me if he knew I posted this, but I chose one where you can't really see him. All the nurses were so impressed with him, I am so proud. (I am not that creepy, he wanted a pic. of himself, because he knew he wouldn't remember anything. Luckily this doesn't show anything).
3 comments:
I'm glad you posted about your brother. It is big deal and I know that had to be hard go through. We're praying for his speedy recovery and that he goes easy on your mom :)
Thanks so much for stopping by to see Connor. I hope it was a little break for you.
Wow, Christy! I, too, am glad that everything went well. It can be very scary! When my brother had his brain surgery, I was in Dallas, evacuating from a hurricane and couldn't even be there with them. Sometimes a "routine" surgery seems like it should be no big deal, and it ends up turning into a big deal . . . I understand how scary it can be! Love the naked chef, too! It never fails, it always seems like the cutest pictures I get of my boys are when they are in their underwear!
Glad to hear your brother is doing well, I hope he has a healthy and fast recovery. Your a great sister for being there to support him. Love the pics of the kiddos too!
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