A Couple of Collyge Kids: My Funny Valentine's

Well we hope you had a fantastic Valentine's Day! We went to - guess where - Fort Smith this weekend, AGAIN! Dustin hadn't seen my parents since Christmas, and Dustin's mom had been in the hospital all week, so it was necessary! I've been meaning to update you all on Debbie for awhile now. She went into the hospital last Saturday with severe pains in the gut area. Come to find out, she had acute pancreitis, which is supposedly caused by one of two things. Either you have a drinking problem (umm...no, not Debbie), or you have a stone in your gallbladder. Well, Debbie had her gallbladder taken out a few years ago, so that complicated things a bit. When she finally saw a doctor, like 3 days later, they decided they would go in with a scope on Thursday to clear out any debris and stones that may have been lingering from her gallbladder surgery. She is doing well now, but a little sore and 10 pounds lighter from the week long no food diet.

Johnny finally figured out that he has two ruptured discs in his back, which weren't caught on the original MRI from 2 months ago (ahhh hem, don't go to Sparks). He's just thankful he finally knows what is wrong, and now he can schedule a back surgery. We're happy both parents are doing better and are on the road to recovery!

On a lighter note, back to Valentine's Day. Here are some pictures of my class Valentine party, and my sweet Valentine, Addikins. Nana and I got to babysit her while her mommy and daddy went out to eat. Mom cooked shrimp fettucini alfredo, we watched Happy Feet, and us three girls made a pallet on the floor and fell asleep together. Addi was so funny. She had like 6 or 7 toys she wanted under the blanket with us at all times. Then, she wanted the blanket held up like a tent and for mom and I to put our heads under. She would just crack up every time we did it. It was hilarious! She has the cutest little grin and is such a happy little girl, except when she doesn't get her way. : )