Hannah' Hair Cut

So, I got really tired of Hannah looking like a street child with her mopy hair. She refuses to let me pull it up 90 % of the time. On Wednesday, we took her to Snip Its for her first hair cut. She did great until a little boy got into the barber's chair and started screaming. That's all it took. Hannah lost it.

I blew bubbles for her to pop, while she was getting her haircut. The hairdresser gave her a sucker, but nothing worked. Finally, about 5 minutes into the cut, Hannah calmed down, but she was not happy about it. I've added some pics from that day. The first pic with Steve was a "pre haircut picture." Notice how the picture go from "happy Hannh," to "I don't like you anymore, Mom," Hannah.

Gallbladders

I find it a little wierd that one small appendage in your body can cause so many problems. And, to top it off, you don't even need a gallbladder to survive!
A few months ago, after our San Diego trip, I went to go see a gastroenerologist. I explained my problems with eating. He got me in for an upper G.I. as well as a CT scan of my abdomen. After both of those came back normal, he scheduled me for a HIDA scan. Sure enough, even though I dont have any gallstones, my gallbladder was only functioning at 5 %. So, they sent me to a surgeon to discuss having it removed.
I went to the surgeon Thursday. After discussing the pros and cons of having it removed. I decided to go with surgery. Much to my suprise, the only dates for surgery they had open were Saturday (yesterday) or the end of July. So, with Steve's support, I "bit the bullet" and had it Saturday. It's kind of thrown a wrench in everthing around here. I'll be off work this next week, and then hopefully be released to full duty.
The surgery went well. I don't remember anything after them telling me to breath into an oxygen mask. The next thing I remember was Steve standing next to me. I felt HORRIBLE when I woke up. They gave me some anti-nauseau medicine prior to surgery, but ended up giving me more before I left.
I slept on and off all day yesterday. The doctor gave me Percocet to take for pain. This morning, trying to be tough, I didn't take any. I thought, "hey I dont feel that bad." By eleven, I realized that I should probably take some meds. (I'm not that tough after all!:) )
Steve has been a life saver, taking care of me and Hannah. Hannah is pretty cranky because I can't pick her up and hold her right now. We did snuggle in bed this morning, which seemed to help her feel better.
So, anyway, that's the latest update. Just wanted to let everyone know, since I won't be around that much for the next week.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Jenn

Springtime Fun

I just thought I would post some pics that I recently took with my camera phone. There are a few of Hannah and Steve giving eachother "tatoos." I know, I know, "Holy Cow!" Hannah saw Steve's tatoo ad decided she needed one. So, Steve being the great dad he is, broke out the non- toxic markers, and they proceeded to draw all over each other!

The pool pics are from this last week. It was finally warm (and humid) enough to break out a pool. My friend Becky and I got creative and used Hannah's play gym slide as a pool slide. The kids had a blast!

You'll also see pics of Hannah jamming out with my earphones, and trying her hand at a "big kid bike!" (Thanks Jacob!)

We hope everyone is doing well!