Here it is...

This is it...Haley's Charleston Bending Brace in Hot Pink Camo!!

The first night she only lasted about 30-45 minutes in it.  We went in there, put it on and we were laughing and having fun with it.  She wanted Auzlyn to sleep in her room incase she needed anything, so Auz got her sleeping bag and put it in Haley's floor.  When it was time to turn the lights off and go to sleep, the tears started flowing!  It was all I could do not to cry and just tell her it's okay take it off...but I was strong and didn't.  I came back in the living room and could just hear her crying, but I didn't move.  It wasn't long I heard the velcro straps coming off!  I went in her room and Haley said I just couldn't handle it anymore it hurt too bad.  I said it was fine and went on.

The next day we talked about how she really needed to wear it or she might wind up having to wear a brace all day or even worse have surgery.  This night was much better!  At bedtime we got it on, she got situated in the bed and it was 5:45 before she woke up to take it off.  Wednesday night, she slept with it on until 7:00,  last night she kept it on until 8:00. 

Tonight she is having her first sleepover with her brace.  It is only at Meme's house, but she was still nervous about having to take it over there and actually sleep with it.  I wonder how her night is going!

Charleston Bending Brace

The time has finally arrived.  I have been waiting for and dreading this moment for the past 5 years.  I knew it was coming since I first realized Haley's back was crooked when she was 5.  Her curve has been basically holding at around 18 degrees since since we first found it.  At our last appointment in January, Dr. Johnston at TSRH said we should probably come in in 6 months instead of 9 since she is fixing to start her growth spurt.  I am glad we did!  In 6 months we went from 18 degrees to 24 degrees...if you are having a hard time with the math, that is 1 degree a month...which is significant.  With her type of curve...left "C" curve in her lumbar area...he believes all she needs is the Charleston Bending Brace which is only worn at night.  It will basically make her spine bend to the right, almost straight.  This will be very uncomfortable for her to sleep in, but she will get used to it.  I just told her hey, we start this now, you just have to wear it at night, and not all day like I had to.  Plus, it is going to be HOT PINK CAMO when mine was just plain old white.  This made her feel better, but she still said "I'm never spending the night at anyone's house again!"  She will, and with a little time she will be able to sleep just fine with it.  We go down on July 26 for fitting and to pick it up.  That weekend we will probably do whatever Haley wants to do.  She is a sweety and a fighter and this is just one battle in her life that she will overcome.

This is a picture of a Charleston Bending Brace I found on the internet.  When we get hers, I'll post some pictures of it.

Haley's 10th Birthday!!

Well, Haley's 10th Birthday was not near as exciting as her 9th.  Thank the Lord!!  But it was a good day.  Like on all birthdays, you get to pick what you want to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  We had donuts from the Bakery for breakfast, McDonald's for lunch, and Pizza for supper.  Not a surprise to me at all!  Robby and I decided to get Haley a camera for her birthday.  She has been really into taking pictures and wanting to always you my camera...so this would also ease my nerves on her using mine and something happening to it.  We gave her the camera on her actual birthday, June 7, and needless to say the batteries were dead the next afternoon!  I guess she liked it!

We had her party the following Friday at the Country Club pool.  Most of her friends came and they all had a good time!  The best thing was that her most favoritest cousin Bailey came down from Amarillo and spent the night with us before she had to go back home.  I just can't believe my baby is now in the double digits and is going to be in 5th grade :(  But she is going to be just fine and I guess I will too.

So...I'm behind

So, here are some pictures from our end of school
activities.  I am finally getting some time to get some blogging done, so don't be surprised if there are multiple posts in a day!!  Enjoy the pics!!

Haley's PlayDay    

Auzlyn's PlayDay 

Piano Recital     

Last Day of School!

New Business...

In my last post...a month ago....I had mentioned that I was starting into a new business venture.  Well, it's official, I am a new Tastefully Simple Consultant!!




This is a company built on home "tastings."  Basically, you have a party and eat good food!  It is all quick and easy to prepare.  If you know me, you know I don't like to cook, so anything to help out is always a welcome!!


If you would like more information on the products, or if you would like to host a tasting, let me know! 

4-H

This has been quite a learning year for us in 4-H.  Haley was a member last year, but she didn't really do anything, except for photography.  We entered a couple of pictures and they did ok.  This year it seems we have been working on 4-H projects all year!

Haley entered the Food Show with her Pumpkin Muffins.  She won her category and was able to advance on to District.  Something happened...I don't remember what...and she wasn't able to go to District.  Don't they look scrumptious?

The Fashion Show...What can I say??  Haley worked her fingers off on those PJ's, well so did my Mom helping her.  She would sew the seam...it wasn't right....she would rip it out and do it all over again.  They slaved for HOURS over those things!  They are so cute, and so cute on her.  We go to District, and you know what wins?   A  TUTU!!  It was cute and all, but come on!!  A couple of seams and you are done!  We had pants, tops, hems, sleeves, neckline, "H" embellished on the top...Come ON!!  So that was me being a Mom who thinks her daughter is perfect, and can do no wrong.  But I know that is not true, and it really doesn't matter to me if Haley won, or if she didn't.  I just wanted her to have the experience to see if this is something she wanted to further her skills in.  In Haley's words, "I DON'T WANT TO DO THAT AGAIN!"

Photography...Now this is our event!!  Haley had been taking pictures since the photo contest last year.  She took pictures camping, on vacation, during the storm and weather, she took pictures of all kinds of things!  Haley entered 10 pictures this year..you can see them here.   Out of her 10 pictures, 8 went on to District.  3 of her pictures won Blue award..which is the high level award...4 won red awards...the mid-level award.  1 picture won the entire category for Black and White Landscape!!  I am so proud of her!  I believe this will be the event she really excels in!

I am diving into a new business venture...be watching for more information!!

My Favorite Thing...at the moment

Here it is...My Favorite Thing  (for the moment)

BISQUICK SHAKE 'N POUR PANCAKE MIX!!

My MIL introduced me to this product about a year ago, and my kids just LOVE it!

It is quick and easy...just add water up to the line...shake it up...pour it in your skillet!!

The big container says it will make 12-15 pancakes..which are silver dollar pancakes...

I can get about 8-10 regular size pancakes out of it.

If you haven't tried it, I suggest you do!!

If you know me, I'm not a big cooker..

so I wouldn't endorse anything that wasn't quick and easy!