I spent this Valentine's Day having spinal surgery on my back. It was a diskectomy. They removed the portion of my herniated disk that was pressing on my nerves. I was able to go home that day and the incision is not big. Some of the swelling should go down soon. The pain the following morning was the worst. Recovery would be better if I had not started my period and caught some kind of nasty cold or flu the day after surgery! Shane has been great and takes care of me and the boys well.
This is not the best cake I have ever done as it was only 3 days after surgery. I had a lot done ahead of time and brought it with me to my Mom's. My sisters did most of the work. It was acutally kind of fun to just get to sit and do the decorating and not do the hard work of making, rolling or mixing icing. I would have liked to do the whole top layer in fondant so the paper tears blended better but I did not have the strength or energy.
The candles are lit! Nate loved the cake! I had to listen to him ask me about his Elmo cake for a month. I did what he wanted - down to the all important "crayons."
Pop-Pop helped blow the candles out.
Nate loved this potty Elmo. He has been watching the Elmo potty movie a lot lately.
Tasting the cake.
Nate and Polly playing chase.
Polly pooped out right in the middle of the floor. When Nate saw her sleeping he ran to get her blanket and cover her up and then laid down next to her.
The team cake.
Quincy gets his trophy.
Win with his trophy.
The team pic.
Uncle Joe with Amberly.
The boys and I were excited to see their new cousin Amberly this past weekend. Jeanine had her on Jan 26. She was 9lb 3oz. She is absolutely beautiful.
