This and that

I have been feeling really good. I started on a new medication and I am almost back to normal. I don't get dizzy anymore, the only thing that I have now is the ringing in my ear which can drive me crazy when it is loud. It usually doesn't bother me, only at night when everything is quiet so I turn my fan on really fast and it helps me not hear the "crickets" in my head. I call them crickets because that is what it sounds like. It sure feels great to be back to normal. My doctor, who just happens to live accross the street, told me that for now I can't fly or go in the pool, he doesn't want my ears to get wet. Good thing we were not planning a trip that involved flying this summer. I am really enjoying my low sodium diet. I am getting very creative with my cooking, since everything has to be fresh. I have come up with some pretty good stuff. I have lost like 4 pounds because I am eating so healthy, but I don't want to lose anymore.

We finally got a nice new table for our kitchen nook. We also got a bench to go with it. I think it looks really good. It is an odd shaped nook, so it was specially made, he put marble inserts and it is solid wood.

Today my hair was looking terrible so I wore a ponytail to church which I never do. Everyone was saying that they thought I was Alison. Even Parker said he thought I was Alison. I guess we do look alike.

Dinosaur play

The kids decorated their t-shirts

During the play

With his teachers

Having a treat after the play

Brinley

Brittany and Bronson spent Friday and Saturday at our house. Brinley slept pretty much the entire time they were here. Here are some pictures I took. I just love taking pictures of her.

Ali's birthday party

Yesterday we celebrated Alison's birthday. It is hard to believe that she is 19!!! I still remember her running around with her big fro I mean curls bouncing on her head, too cute.

I love Brinley's look on this picture.

I just love holding her, she smells good!!

My Picture without makeup

In honor of Bloggers without makeup day here is my picture. I look the same as always because I only wear makeup on Sundays.

Bloggers without makeup day

I read that today May 14, 2010 was "Bloggers without makeup day". Maybe later I will post a picture of me without makeup.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALISON

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR ALISON

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY

Good and Bad news

I went to the doctor's today and the bad news is I was diagnosed with Meniere's disease, but the good news is I haven't suffered any hearing loss. Meniere's is a disorder of the inner ear. I have had 3 bad attacks in about a month and half but thankfully did not suffer ear damage. Excess fluid in the inner ear can cause so much trouble. Now I have to continue on my not so wonderful diet of low sodium, which I don't like because now I can't use Adobo and my food doesn't have much taste. I have to take a diuretic to help with the excess fluid and an antihistamine which helps with the swelling and helps me go to sleep at night since I am constantly hearing a ringing in my ear. We hope that once the fluid is back to normal all the symptoms (vertigo, dizzyness, humming/ringing in the ear and muffled hearing) will get better. The doctor said there is a possibility of hearing loss on my left ear but for now it looks good.

Happy mother's day!!

This Wednesday I go to the doctors to find out why I am getting the humming/ringing in my ear and also the dizzy spells. I again had it this weekend and thankfully was feeling good enough to go to church today. I did not want to miss Conner singing with the primary kids for their moms in Sacrament meeting. I called the doctor on Saturday because I was feeling so sick and he suggested I lower my sodium beause it makes me retain water in my ears. I can only eat 1 tsp. of salt a day!!! I did very good yesterday but it is hard having to keep count of the salt I eat. I am sure it is going to get easier as I do it more and more. I always ate healthy but now is even more healthy than before. I have to buy canned food that is low in sodium and they are pricey. It is sure different now that I can't just eat what I want, I have to read the labels everytime I pick something up and if it has too much sodium I can't have it. I guess I better get used to it.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US!!

Today is our 22nd Wedding Anniversary. But we are not the kind of people that write their feelings for each other for the whole world to read. We get embarrassed when we do things like that. I enjoy reading it when others do that and I think is neat that they can do it. But that is not us. We feel it a blessing to have been married that long and are looking forward to many more wonderful years together.

Battle of the Books

Parker and 4 other kids from his school were selected to participate in the "Battle of the Books". They have been preparing by reading 15 books this year and they were asked questions on those books. There were 32 schools from the county competing. They got 2nd place and a $25.00 gift card to Barnes & Noble. Good job Parker!!!

A birthday party for Conner!!

Finally tax season ended for us yesterday. Today we had Conner's birthday party. The kids had a blast. We recently purchased a playground set for the kids, even Parker and Alison love it.

Making bubbles

Playing with the tire swing

Having lunch

Hitting the piñata

Singing Happy Birthday

The best part, the presents