Life so they say....

Sitting here thinking about what is next in my life.
I know that I am a miracle..
I know I am very blessed...
I know I am here for a reason....
I know I want to make the most of life.....
I know I want to help others but don't know where to begin......
I know I want to make a difference.......
I know I know I know.....

I dunno?

Music in the park.

Wendy, myself, and Gina enjoying a beautiful night at America the Beautiful with their families. I love all of them and am so fortunate to have them in my life!

The Franklunds..

Wendy sacrificing to sit in between the two car seats so I could ride with them to the park. Thanks buddy!

Cheesin' for the camera.

I think Ian was saying cheese and Maggie was saying Noooooooooooooooo....nevertheless I got them before they ran to the fountain!

Great friends!

Dustan and Wendy posing for the camera. I think they like it...maybe they both could go professional???

Freedom...

When the big kids are gone Ben is enjoying their pizza! He is getting so big... :)

Maggie.

She is on the attack...running towards me, probably to tackle me! :) Love this little girl!!

One happy boy!

I think Jack stopped once or twice to catch his breath as he sucked down this juice. I like this shot..neither one of them are paying any attention to the camera. :)

Passing of the torch!

So, you can barely see my tan line anymore from my body bugg! It is a sad, yet happy day for me. I love my bodybugg and it helped me lose 20 pounds this summer!!! But, it doesn't seem to agree with my new piece of equipment in my body, so I pass it on to Torie. I know she will do good with it. Love ya girl!

My auntie!

I am so lucky to have my Aunt out here with me after I got out of the hospital....thank you soooo much!!

Me and my little bro!

My aunt Carol and I went over to my brothers house for dinner..he cooked some awesome steaks!

My battle wound...

My first day without bandages. The doctor so kindly ripped them off today...what a guy! So, here I present my 3 times a charm surgical wound! I'm so happy to be here and able to show this off to ya'll.

I know...

Ok, I know a weird picture..but I just repotted my plant today in this beautiful new pot! I love it so I wanted to share it with you. I think this might be the longest I've kept a plant alive....

My lovely auntie...

How lucky am I to have such a wonderful aunt! She has stayed with me since I went into the hospital on July 21st, 2009....I appreciate everything she has done for me. I love her lots and lots!

Chillin' with great people,

Torie making her daughter take wonderful pictures of us! Hey look, she doesn't have a hat on...I think this is only the 2nd time I've ever seen her w/o one! I'm so lucky to have this awesome woman in my life! And notice no sling for me..I'm free from the sling..yahooooo!

Rockstar...

Me, being a weirdo and loving life!

This amazing woman!

Torie and I....words can't describe how thankful I am to have this woman in my life! She is amazing..she makes me laugh, cry and laugh some more. :)

My new good friends...

Torie, Harmonie and her little boy Jacob posing with me. Good times!

Enjoying..

Enjoying my time at Poor Richard's. My aunt Carol, Wendy, and shy Maggie just catching up and living life!

Chillin'

Jack and I chilling, I think he is waiting for more food, or ready to fall asleep.

My girl, Maggie!

Maggie being her cute self. I ask her what she wants for her birthday and she says "blue cake". I think her mom has that one covered so I will find her something blue. :) Maggie, is that a new haircut??

Hiding in the castle.

Cute kids playing in the castle at Poor Richard's! Yes, I know them. :)

Returning to the scene....

This morning I had another appointment and it went amazing! Everything is doing what it is supposed to be doing, so I am very thankful for that. After the doctor, I went to the YMCA for the first time since my accident. I have to say it was hard but good for me to go. I held it together the whole time :) I have wanted to go back and meet all the wonderful people that helped save my life and that were praying for me. Words cannot explain how I feel....I am blessed to have such great people around me. I even went up to the spinning room and needed to know what all happened there. Torie explained everything to me...I needed that! It may sound weird or scary..but I needed it for my own well-being. I get teary eyed now,just thinking of everything I went through and all the people and friends that got me through it all! I love you all!!!