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Knee update: I knew I was in trouble when I went in for my followup appointment to remove stitches. Ya see, my knee was super swollen because I didn't rest like I should have. Well, doc didn't scold me. He just stuck a big ol needle in my knee and drained a ton of fluid off. Good times.

Suri update: surs had her first haircut today. She really wasn't happy about it. I ended up having to hold her during the whole process.






Sophia update: sophs is student of the week this week. We worked hard yesterday and today making her poster perfect. Bling and all. The pictures of Josh and I were from 8 years ago. Nobody needs to know that though. Her teacher will just think "man, her mom's skin is so young and her dad has so much hair".





Josh update: basketball season is officially over. Now I can give him that "honey-do" list.

This weekend: Sophia's 6th birthday. Where has the time gone?

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Fresh beat band

I love this child!

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Gee Gee

Rest in peace grandma.





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Spoiled

Josh and I are soooooooo spoiled by our parents. Papi and Boo are always ready to drop everything and come down and help us if we need it. They came down last week to help me with the girls since I had knee surgery. And my mom and Dale came up this week. My mom and I have been carpooling to work but Dale has been painting my house. Yes, painting my house! We are so spoiled. I have tried talking both papi and Boo and Pamela and Dale into moving in with us but no takers.

Tonight was a super busy night. After my mom and I got home from work we all went to watch josh's sectional game. And.............WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!!!!! So now they play Friday.

Other news, Suri Jean went pee pee in the potty all day at school. Go girl!

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Basketball Practice

Sophs had her first basketball practice today. I was a little worried because she has been saying that she doesn't want to play basketball (yeah right child, that's not an option). She also told me before practice that she didn't like to sweat because it is gross. Thankfully, she had a blast. The goals are set to 8 feet which allows the kids to have some success. Suri had fun as well, just running around and being silly.

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First knitting project

After 6 months of on again off again work I finally finished my first knitting project. I know there are plenty of mistakes but I am so happy to have it completed. Next on my list is a rotini scarf. Until next time.







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Cowboy boots and pullups

Suri was home with me today. I was a little worried that I wouldn't be able to handle her with this bum knee, but I woke up feeling pretty good. She was a good spirit lifter. She kept me busy and made me laugh. I tried all day to get britches on her but she refused saying "cowboy boots and pullup". No harm done.





Here is her "serious" face.


And of course her "surprised" face.





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Recovery

Today was a better day. I ditched the crutches and limped around on my own all day. The swelling isn't great but I'm being a good girl and leaving these terrible TED hose on, icing, and elevating. Sure I'm using veggies as my ice packs and a fashion scarf to hold them on, oh and don't forget the build-a-bear under my knee for added comfort.. Tomorrow will be better.
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Old bones

One thing I have learned since reaching 30 (31 now if we want to get real honest) is that your body starts falling apart. I joked with my mom last summer that I wake up everyday and there is always some part of my body that is achy. Well, I have nearly worn my right knee out now. I had a knee surgery today to clean up some cartilage and had a little adjustment to help my kneecap move better. This happens to be the second surgery on this knee. I had an ACL and meniscus repair 16 years ago. Good times, eh? Well the good news is I should be back on my feet in no time. The bad news is that doc has highly recommended no more running. I think I just wore my knees out with all of that basketball. So i am going to have to start really liking swimming and biking, or just give up food.

Well, i can't give up food.


See you at spin class.

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Tea party

Josh had an away game yesterday so it was just me and the girls for the majority of the day. It was freezing cold and the roads were icy so I was definitely not going to try and get out. We played everything. We played twister, we colored, we did a pretend pool party in the tub (bathing suits and all), and we even had a tea party. The girls were so good until about 4pm and that when the fight broke out. I'm talking pushing, punching, screaming, the whole bit. I thought suri would run to mommy. Nope, she was giving Sophs all she could handle. I think they were pretty much over each other. I'm sure that they would have hurt each other had I not separated them. Crazy children!





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Daddy daughter dance

Last night Josh took Sophs to her first daddy daughter dance. Sophia was so excited. I took her to the store and told her that she could pick out her own outfit for the dance. She is my little fashionista. Here is what she chose.

































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Suri-isms

Thats correct, you read it right. It is time for Suri to have her own posts about the sweet, silly, crazy, and obnoxious things that she says. Today was full of them but I will only share two. First, we were over at a friend's house picking the girls up from a playdate when Suri ran off. I went to look for her and my friend was helping her climb the stairs and Suri was telling her "don't tell nobody". STINKER!!! The second cracked me up because we were at home and Josh had just finished scolding her for something. Suri came into the bedroom and said "mommy, daddy is RUDE, and that is NOT NICE". 2 years old people.









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Sophia-mommy day

Sophia and I got to have a girl day today! We went to build a bear, then starbucks, and then to white house black market (I love this store). Sophs was a little fashion diva telling everyone who was trying on clothes how awesome they looked. Seriously they should have put her on the payroll today. We had so much fun. This is a picture of her at starbucks enjoying a pink cakepop.

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Suri Jean

She makes me smile.






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Another Christmas

For our final Christmas celebration we headed to Madison. Pamela and Dale once again spoiled us all to pieces. Sophia got a small singer sewing machine and now thinks that she is Vera Wang. Suri got a pie of cowboy boots that totally rock. The kids had so much fun!

While we were in Madison we had dinner at Dale's sons restaurant. It is called Crystal and Jules and it is fantastic. The restaurant is located in historic downtown Madison. It is a small place but the food is amazing. I had the herb crusted salmon, which was fantastic and Josh had a steak. We also tried the shrimp and crab fondue, the coconut shrimp, and the crab cake. Next time I want to try the tilapia........and the bruschetta............and the steak........oh oh and the chocolate cake......so much for the new years resolution.

About my new years resolution...... Well, I haven't come up with any yet. Give me a couple of weeks and I will have a few to share. I am happy to announce that I finally accomplished my 2010 resolution of learning how to knit (thank you YouTube).

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Sabol Christmas

Josh's mom, dad, and brothers came down to celebrate Christmas. The girls have just loved spending time with their papi, boo, kykie, and zozo. I snapped a few pics I wanted to share.











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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone. The girls got everything they wanted. Sophia was most excited about her desk and her mannequin. Suri loved her baby stroller. We are relaxing for a bit then Boo, Papi, Kyle, and Zack will be here. Yeah!










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Christmas Eve

We are ready. Sophia woke up this morning just in time to see the news woman announce that Santa was in Russia. Sophs told me that in Russia they call him chimney Nick. Yep, this child just makes stuff up. Well, we have cookies to make so I better cut this short. Merry Christmas Eve!




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First French Braid

Suri actually let me comb her hair today. Not only that, she sat still long enough for me to put a French braid in it.







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Family Christmas

Yesterday we went to the Schanding family Christmas at my aunts house in Columbus. It turned out to be such a great day. The girls got to play with all of their cousins and I cleaned up on our pirate gift game.










Sophia went to a friend's birthday party today. It was a karate themed party. She loved every minute of it. She has been waiting for 5 years to bust out her mulan moves. Here is a short video.

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Jingle John

Suri's school hosted Jingle John tonight. He brought in a dove, a reindeer, cockroaches (gross), a rabbit, a turtle, and a bullfrog. I told Suri to pet the bullfrog and she straight punched it. Yeh, I don't know what to say about that.

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Christmas Tree

I was looking forward to this weekend all week. For one my mom and Dale were coming up to spend some time with the girls and shop and we were going to go watch Josh's team play. Josh and i were also going to decorate for Christmas. But.........things didn't go quite as planned. I woke up at 3 am on Friday as sick as a dog. I don't even remember driving Sophs to school. Luckily my mom and Dale still came up and went to see Sophia at school and then took Suri shopping all day. I slept all day. Today I am feeling a little more human, but not quite myself. We did manage to get out and buy a Christmas Tree.








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Daddy's Game

We finally made it to one of Josh's games. Unfortunately they lost but the girls were so good and they had a great time. Until next time.......





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Happy Thanksgiving

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We are spending the day at home. I had very good intentions of cooking an elaborate feast but then I thought well, maybe I will just order our turkey already cooked. But then I started thinking, I don't really want to peel potatoes, so I ordered potatoes too. Then, I started getting overwhelmed with the idea of cooking anything and I just ordered everything. I did. I really did order our whole Thanksgiving dinner. Who is laughing now though? While everyone is slaving away in the kitchen I am sitting on my bunzies watching Alladin with the girls.

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Santa warning

As expected Sophia occasionally gets in trouble at school for, you guessed it, TALKING!! I've begun threatening extreme measures. So extreme that the threat itself guarantees immediate tears. No lie. Immediate! It's amazing really. All I have to say is "I will call Santa if that is what it is gonna take". So maybe november 14 is a little early to threaten a Santa call. I'm not proud.

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Sophiaism

I love this child. She is truly mine. Here is her conversation with Josh when they were just walking out the door:

Sophia: "hey daddy, do you remember the time you said that true gentlemen open the door for ladies?"

Josh: "yes"

Sophia: "oh really, then why didn't you?"

Called him out. I love it.





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Just because

I'm sharing this video because even when you have had a so so day this will make you smile.

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