FINALLY, Bajab's new leg

FINALLY!!!!

The day has arrived --

BaJab's is getting a leg!!!

AGAIN,

 the day did NOT go as planned --

WE ARE FLEXIBLE!

My mom, all three girls and I left bright and early for Grand Rapids. 

We had a beautiful day!

When we arrived -- Mr. Mark had everything ready -

INCLUDING

a FINISHED leg.

Yes,

It was already fired and PRETTY!!!!

Hmmmmm......................

Usually, we come in the morning --

Do a final fitting and THEN he fires it and makes it pretty and we come back in the afternoon to pick it up.

Well, 

She tried it on --

Yep, there was some adjustments....

 Mr. Mark helping with the insert and socks.

The first time the leg going ON!

How many socks, moving the pressure around and grinding some 

 MEASURING -- making sure the hips are level.

 The first walk -- notice the foot is not positioned perfectly -- YET.

My Darling and Elizabeth -- watching.

We did have Elizabeth's leg looked at as well.  She needs a BIGGER foot and a longer leg.

Oh, probably that will start in a month or 2 :)

Practicing walking again!!  My Darling was so excited for BaJab's.  She loved walking the halls with her :)

Oh, and notice --- better foot placement!

BUT

after just 1 1/2 hours we were DONE and the leg fit.

 We are happy :)  The leg is beautiful 

AND
No worries there is a matching outfit coming soon!

Sickness was hard on momma this week!

 Showing the set-up -- 

She has to wear a sleeve this time for better support.

Our goal is to use a pin set-up but that is impossible after the surgery.  So, for now this will work.

So, 2 socks, the padded insert, the leg and finally the sleeve.

Yes, 

BaJab's still has some pain -- and she will gradually spend more time in the leg.  

Her stub needs to tough'en up!

My mom cuddling Abby after some of her walking.  Her leg was a tad sore.

ALTHOUGH -- she did not take it off until we got home --

Yep, she still used her scooter at the mall.

SO ---

With the appointment completed ---- EARLY

We headed to the gluten-free bakery 

AND

Finally, off to the mall.

Yes, my girls LIKE to shop.

We found some AWESOME deals on some fun spring items.

Amazingly, the girls needed a few things.

We had a yummy lunch at Panera's -- this is almost always the pick from all three girls.

Final stop for mom and I --- Teavana 

WONDERFUL cup of Jasmine tea -- reminds me of China --

A GREAT productive day ---

I had wonderful time with the girls AND with my mom.  We rarely have that much time together -- and it was nice.  The girls were SOOOO good.  We got everything on our list AND we surprised the boys and picked up BERNIOS pizza on the way home. 

The most unbelievable is that we were home BEFORE 5!!!

BaJab's will have at least one more appointment and maybe two for some adjustments --

We are really praying for complete healing in her stub -- SOON.

EASTER!!!

Happy EASTER!!!

Praise God 

HE IS ALIVE!!!!

2013 Easter morning picture 

Easter is such a special time for me.  

This holiday is a time for me to remember what Christ did for ME ---

His son DIED for me

BUT

was VICTORIOUS

and ROSE from the DEAD on the 3rd day --- EASTER morning!

I am amazed and humbled!

So, with that being said -- I really don't like doing the 'egg' thing :(

I'm sorry -- I'm a party pooper!!!

Yes, I still did it because the kids love it!

I got it ready and Matt colored eggs with the kids.

(REALLY, I'm sick -- so, it was an easy out ;))

 Egg coloring time :)

 JM helping and MD --- yep, texting ;)

My crazy daughter who LOVES vinegar -- yes, Elizabeth tried it -- she spit it out FAST!

We attended church in the morning.

It was WONDERFUL!

The worship service was amazing, the drama with all of the disciples was great and the sermon was spot on!

EVEN though I had to sit out back and listen because of my coughing -- it was still a special time.

When we got home -- we did the 'HUNT!'

They girls get sooooo excited --

22 REAL eggs and 8 plastic eggs -- 

7 with $1 and 1 with $5.

EVERYONE gets to find 6 eggs.

Daddy Easter Bunny did play a trick on them -- well, it really fell on JM.

 Yes, there is an egg hiding somewhere -- close!

 We had to 'hot and cold' it for JM to find it ;)

That tricky daddy!

EVERYONE has their OWN basket.

 My Darling!

 BaJab's!

Elizabeth!

No worries -- the boys had baskets, too!  MD had an I.O.U. as part of his did not arrive, yet!  YIKES!!!  AND they are not as into pictures as the girls ;)

FUN!!!

AND then we are off to my mom and dad's for dinner.

We had a GREAT meal and a fun, relaxing time with family.

Daddy and Elizabeth enjoying some cuddling on Nanny's couch!

 MD -- yes, I caught him texting --- AGAIN!!!  But I wasn't fast enough to snap the picture!

I caught My Darling sneaking some more of Nanny's yummy cake!  AND yes, it was gluten-free.  DELICIOUS!

Finally, back home to watch the basketball games!

Most of the family finished off the night with a spring concert at church.

It really was a great day celebrating the 

Resurrection of my KING!

JM's Birthday!

WOW!!!

JM's LAST year before being a teen --- 

I can't believe it!!!

Happy Birthday JM!

Our last March Birthday :)

The annual picture with the birthday hat :)

JM is an easy going, fun-loving kid.  He is a BIG talker!  He has tid bits of information on many subjects, especially sports -- AND he finds every opportunity to tell us about them :)  He is protective of the girls yet still likes to play with them.  He does like to do his own thing -- video games, drawing, reading and shooting hoops.  He LOVES sports -- he gets SO into the games -- YES, he's one that yells at the TV screen!  He really LOVES to play baseball and go to youth-group.  He is a straight A student.  He is such a softy and full of emotion -- he has a great laugh that just lights up the room! 

This year he REALLY wanted to have some friends over for an over-nighter!

This would NOT have been my choice BUT it was really important to him -

SO............

I said, "Yes."

He asked 4 boys to come over.

Unfortunately, during the week we had one girl with the flu AND this mommy got sick.

BUT

the flu left --- YEAH!
So, we still had all the boys over.

3 of the boys are actually in my class at school.  All of the boys are good kids.  And all had a good time.

Although, these 5 boys (only 4 all night) ate more than MD's high school buddies!!!

3 large pizzas, 2 large bags of chips, 2 things of dip, CANDY, a pan of brownies, 3 2-liters of pop, a double batch of pancakes, sausage, OJ and milk.

They were a bit crazy and loud -- and played lots of video games!  They stayed up pretty late and were up pretty early ---

BUT

They had fun :) and mommy got some sleep!!!

The next evening we celebrated his birthday as a family :)

My parents joined us for a JM picked dinner!

Meatballs and noodles, strawberries, pineapple, a nice BIG salad and angel food cake with raspberry sauce on top.  YUMMY!

Yes, all gluten-free!!!!

Dinner

He had fun opening gifts!

I LOVE that he takes the time to read each card ENTIRELY -- aloud :)

Yes, he is a Detroit Tiger fan!!

I think that is very noticeable.

He was very blessed this year and many family members sent money.  

He's saving for a new baseball glove. 
NOTE:  Which we went to GR and bought over Spring Break

Finally, we sang and ate dessert.

He is laughing here -- love that HAPPY face.  
Pa is singing goofy -- well, really everyone was and he thought it was great!

All in all it was a fun birthday for him!

Happy Birthday my dear JM!!!  We LOVE you so much and pray that God will give you another great year of health, growth and fun.

BaJab's leg time

Another appointment in GR

BaJabs, Pam and I left bright and early for a leg fitting and a dr. apt.

Of course -- things did not go as planned :)

We are learning --- flexibility!!!

We arrived and the leg that Mr. Mark made was TOO BIG!

The swelling in BaJab's leg had gone down LOTS -- 

so the leg he made from the mold made 2 weeks ago was big because her leg shrunk!

She is also experiencing some pain where the pin was pulled out.

 Trying on the leg!

Mr. Mark did get the leg WORKABLE but decided to re-mold her for a NEW leg.  We would go home with the rough leg and come back later next week for ANOTHER fitting for ANOTHER new leg.

 Walking on it for the first time -- yes, she is limping.  It was very sore.

 Getting ready to mold --- AGAIN!

Molding -- thankfully, it is easy AND painless!

Dr. F did not want to meet with us.  I have to do some massage and tapping therapy on her stub.  

The stub had been VERY protected for a long time.  It has to tough'n up :)

The appointment with Mr. Mark was over 2 hours long -- Oh, my!!

Walking SLOWLY out to the car -- with Pam.

Off to the gluten-free bakery --

AND

BaJab's decided on Qdoba's for lunch. 

Pam and I had fun catching-up as she had been gone for 2 months at her daughters.  We did lots of waiting and driving.  BaJab's is so easy when it's just her :)  She loves having both Pam and I to herself.  

We are hoping for a GOOD leg --- soon!!!

UPDATE:

Friday, March 30 --- 

Matt took BaJab's to GR for a fitting on the NEW-NEW leg. 

 BUT 

had to leave the not so good leg with Mr. Mark because some of those parts had to be used on the good leg.  SO, another full week with NO leg.  Not in our plan -- but we are FLEXIBLE!

 Trying out the NEW leg.

 Making more adjustments.

AND

for the record -- Mr. Mark HATED her shoes!!!  BUT she wanted to wear fancy fashion boots and that would of been even worse than crocs :)

Loving her smile!  No worries -- she did not walk out like that ;)  She brought her scooter!

AND
Daddy took her at the last minute because mommy is SICK!!!  I had to go to the doctor.  The start of Spring Break and yep, I am SO sick!  Thankful for a husband that could rearrange and take her! 

AND

BaJab's LOVED having daddy to herself for a bit :)  

They came home with a secret -- 

hmmm.... daddy took her out for some kind of yummy treat!

March FULL family Birthdays

YES, there are many MARCH birthdays

in the Woller World :)

On The Woller side we celebrate birthday's by the month!

Otherwise, with so many of us we would all be meeting LOTS!

We are so blessed to live close to all of them.  It allows for close cousin relationships and family fun!

SO, because we have many of the birthdays IN our house --

the MARCH birthday celebration is at our house.

We have a full family dinner after church on Sunday.  

EVERYONE brings something to help with the dinner.

Oh, how I love that.  Everyone chips in and makes the whole thing easy :)

Pulled pork barbecue sandwiches with homemade 31 barbecue sauce -- YUMMY!

Cheesy potatoes, chips and dip, fruit, jello salad and veggies.

A yummy dinner for 25.

Gifts are exchanged -- with EVERYONE watching.  

Yes, this filled my living room!

 Bajab's -- Ms. Happy!

 Filling up the living room!  There are lots of kids --

14 today.

 2 girlies (our cousins) opening gifts with their mommy.

 MD with his gifts -- he is in the $$ and gift card stage :)

AND

loving it :)

JM with his birthday cards!.

Dessert complete with candles and singing is included!

 The birthday crew!

Blowing out the candles -- 

Yes, JM is blowing out with his nose -- GROSS!!!

This year --

cupcakes for the young kids and homemade cheesecake (the best my mother-in-law has every made) for the big people --

AND

of course, homemade ice cream with hot fudge!

Happy Birthday to all!!!

Happy Birthday MD

Happy 16th Birthday

to 

MD!!!

Can't believe it!  He's 16!!!!

OH, my!

He is such a special young man!

He LOVES farming.  He really LOVES spending time with the family!  He is helpful, caring with the girls AND JM -- most of the time, funny and thoughtful.  He is a thinker AND a procrastinator.  He LOVES the youth group, FFA, TV and texting (I HATE that phone :))  He is a straight A student. He learned how to play the guitar this last year AND has a girlfriend, now. 

Of course, as a mom I love that he LOVES the LORD!  He strives to do the right thing and admits when he falters.  He is seeing his weaknesses and trying to work on them.  I LOVE this.  He is willing to talk with us and his youth pastor.  He has a great group of friends!  I actually LOVE when they come over!

So, for his birthday he decided to spend the evening with the family --- even though all his guy-friends were going paint-balling.  His girlfriend and my parents came over for dinner.  BUT after paint-balling all the guys came over to spend the night.  They played video games and watch movies most of the night.

MD's dinner choice --

BERNIO'S Pizza!

The Twist, Hot Wings AND Pepperoni Pizza --- YUMMY!

Apples and caramel dip AND chips and dip.  

Dinner time :)

Opening Gifts!

 LOVE his smile in this picture!

 Fun card from Other Nanny and Pa!

 LOTS of Duct Tape from Pa.  Yes, he asked for this!

 Happy about this!

A fishing trip with dad!

His favorite dessert --

Cheesecake with strawberries.

AND

In the morning I made his favorite ---

homemade waffles with fresh maple syrup and sausage.

YUMMY!

I know many are wondering about a car -- because of a mix-up with his drivers training classes -- he will not be able to get his licence until June.  He can't wait -- I'm ok about it :)

We continue to pray that God will use MD in a mighty way.  We pray that MD will continue to follow HIM and make good choices.  We pray that he is a good friend, helps others, LOVES people and has fun doing it!  AND of course this year -- we pray for SAFETY and good health!

We love you, MD!