Celebrate The Small Things -- March 31

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.

Today I'm celebrating...

• I recently found a discontinued nail polish that I have been in search of for more than a year now. I was beyond excited to stumble across it in my local Walgreens. It really is the little things that make me happy. (Edit to add: if anyone has this polish, Sally Hansen Pacific Blue, and it's collecting dust in your house, I will happily take it off your hands!)

• Last week my husband asked me what I wanted to do for my birthday. There is a Pilgrim Virgin statue of Fatima that has been making its way around the U.S. Last week it was visiting my diocese, so for my birthday my husband took me to the next county over to attend mass at the parish that was hosting it for the night. It was a Korean Catholic parish, and the entire mass was said in Korean. But the cool thing about Catholic mass (yes, I just described mass as cool) is that it's the same no matter where you are, or what language it's in. So while we didn't understand a word that was spoken, we were able to follow along. It really was an amazing experience! For more information on the Pilgrim statue click here.

• My puppy and best friend, Emmie. I just love her to pieces. Last week we celebrated her 2nd "Gotcha Day" with us. March, with it's temperature swings, has been rough on my body. Emmie keeps me company on my bad flare up days, and always manages to put a smile on my face to cheer me up.

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit her awesome co-hosts:   LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge and Tonja Drecker @Kidbits Blog

I have an instagram! If anyone is looking for more pictures of Emmie, head on over there and give me a follow @thecyborgmom

Celebrate The Small Things -- Dec 9

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.

Today I'm celebrating...

• I started using a new medicine last week, in hopes of controlling the nerve pain from my occipital neuralgia (click here for more information on what this is and why I have it). I'm happy to say, so far, so good! I still have pain, but the medicine puts a good dent in it.

• I made my first body butter in two years! My aging skin (boo...hiss...) had started to really dry out a few years ago, so I started making my own soaps, in hopes of healing and moisturizing my skin (click here to see some cool soaps I made). I also started on the path of lotions and body butters. As soon as I started getting into the swing of things, I had a very bad arthritis flare up in my thumb (click here to see my very helpful thumb brace) and had to stop my new diy adventures for a while. I lost momentum and here we are two years later. But I am happy to report that my comeback body butter is great! I've been slathering it on after I get out of the shower, and periodically on my hands during the day. It's good! 

• my awesome brother. It seems like I mention how great my brother is every few months, but he really is! This is what he sent me in the mail last week:

• my children's humor. My son got glasses a couple of weeks ago, and here is what he did the other day to Emmie...

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit her wonderful co-hosts:   LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge and Tonja Drecker @Kidbits Blog

I got an instagram! If anyone is looking for more pictures of Emmie, head on over there and give me a follow @thecyborgmom

Celebrate The Small Things -- March 11

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.

This week I'm celebrating...

• Sunshine...I hate when it's overcast and rainy out, and it seems like we've had too much of that lately. Emmie has been loving it...

• Dentek floss picks...yes, I know this seems very random, but I have a hard time reaching my back teeth to floss the old school way. These floss picks make the dreaded flossing chore so much easier! I know, I'm weird. My dentist has recommended I get floss picks before, but I've held out because they've always seemed so much more expensive to me than regular floss...but I figure it's probably a lot cheaper to buy these than it is to keep getting cavities filled! Plus, having any kind of dental work gives me anxiety, so these are for my mental health too...right?

• I got to see my daughter play in her first JV softball scrimmage! I'm just so grateful that her arm has healed up from last year (knock on wood) and she was able to try out, and make the team this year. My baby girl...I'm so proud.

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit her wonderful co-hosts:   LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge and Tonja Drecker @Kidbits Blog

Celebrate The Small Things -- Dec 18

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.

This week I'm celebrating...

• Finished basements.  I could really write an entire blog post on the joys of finished basements, but I'll give you the highlights...

1. I'm so happy that my children have a 'kid cave' that they can go to when their friends come over. Out of sight, out of mind I say...that's in the Best Parenting 101 handbook, right?
2. My husband and I can shut the door to the basement and it dampens the noise. This is especially helpful when there is a room full of teenage girls. 
3. I rarely have to go down there and witness the horrorshow that it is. Of course, when I do have to venture down there (like yesterday) I want to just burn it down...but all the rest of the time it's awesome! Hey, guess who's cleaning the basement this weekend?

• After feeling sick all week, I think I'm finally on the upswing (I'm not saying this too loudly, as I don't want to jinx it).  I will spare you all the details...believe me, you don't want to know!

• I won a book! LG Keltner from Writing Off the Edge had a giveway of her new book and I won. Thanks LG for making me feel special! I shall now go buy a lottery ticket while my luck is still hot.

• Today is the last day of school before Christmas break for my kids! I'm looking forward to spending some time with my babies!

What are you celebrating?

Emmie is a selfie hater

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit her wonderful co-hosts:   LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge and Tonja Drecker @Kidbits Blog

Celebrate The Small Things--Dec 4

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.

This week I'm celebrating:

• I'm back!  I haven't posted in such a long time...what a loser I am.  I have a hard time with the spring and fall weather changes, so I've had a lot more bad days than good lately...but I'm going to make an effort to blog a bit more often...and by often, I mean actually posting more than once in a blue moon!  Many thanks to Lexa Cain for not kicking me off the "Celebrate" list!
• The botox injections that I had into my back/neck at the end of August worked a bit better than the steroids I was getting.  I just went back this Tuesday for a second set (they last anywhere from 3-6 months), and they went a little smoother this time.  Note to self...do a blog post on this.
• I had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We normally spend Thanksgiving with my in-laws, and this year two of my brother-in-laws (with their families) were there to celebrate with us.  Have I ever mentioned how much I love my in-laws?  They are the best...I am so blessed.
• My hubby and I celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary last weekend.  Amazingly, I haven't driven him completely crazy just yet ;)  I love you Jason!!!

What are you celebrating?

Me & J...taken in Disney! --Oct 2015

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit her wonderful co-hosts:   LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge and Tonja Drecker @Kidbits Blog

Celebrate The Small Things -- Sept 25

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.

This week I'm celebrating:

• A brief return of health to the house! At least for the moment. My kids have already missed a handful of school days because they've been sick...and school only started three weeks ago. Let's hope they've gotten all the cooties out of the way for a while!
  
  
• My new laptop. Our old laptop has been dropped one too many times and you can see some of its guts if you hold it just the right way...not good. Currently, I'm working on saving and moving files to the new computer.

That's pretty much it...my foot has been pretty crappy over the last few months...hoping my new orthotics will help, but I don't get them for another week so I'm making due until they come in. Say a little prayer that it doesn't rain too much in the meantime!

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit her wonderful co-hosts:   LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge and Tonja Drecker @Kidbits Blog

Celebrate The Small Things -- August 14

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.

This week I'm celebrating:

• My daughter's birthday!  She turns 15 this week...my baby!
• My daughter "graduated" from allergy shots this week!   To read my expanded post, click here.
• Emmie wanted me to tell all of you that she is celebrating her new backpack! She was so worn out from the excitement of it all that she needed to take a nap :)
 

 

• My new Kindle Fire!  The battery on my old Kindle was dieing...mostly because I keep it plugged in a lot and apparently that is bad.  Ooopsies!  But I loved my first Kindle so much, that I decided to get another one.  The transition was super easy...I just turned it on and hit some sync button and everything that was on my old Kindle was magically on my new one...weeeee!!!!  I'm super excited for now...you know, until Skynet becomes self aware and truly takes over the world :0
• Also celebrating that our smart devices haven't become self aware... yet.

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit her wonderful co-hosts:   LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge and Tonja Drecker @Kidbits Blog

Celebrate The Small Things -- August 7

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.

This week I'm celebrating:

• A couple days of nice, low humidity weather!  Yesterday Emmie and I spent most of the afternoon outside on the screen porch.  Look at that belly!  I want to eat it up!

• Being able to spend more time with my daughter and husband because this is one of the couple of weeks they have off from travel softball.  I'm enjoying it while I can, because it sure doesn't last long!
• Our local weatherman, Doug Kammerer, visited our neighborhood!

My daughter even made it on tv for all of about 5 seconds...her 5 seconds of fame!  Hahaha!  That's her in the upper left hand corner. 

Doug was kind enough to give us an autograph :)  He even played football with the kids.  That's Doug in the red shirt in the background...and my hubby with the baseball mitt in my yard.

It's been a very exciting week!

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit her wonderful co-hosts:   LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge and Tonja Drecker @Kidbits Blog

Celebrate The Small Things -- July 24

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.

This week I'm celebrating:

• I finally made it to one of my daughter's softball games!  My body hated me for it, but I was happy to see her play...it's been a while. 
• I had a wonderful visit from my parents last week. My mom just couldn't wait around any longer for me to be well enough to travel to her (a three hour drive), so they came here for a visit :)  My kids had a nice time seeing their grandparents, and Emmie barked at them a bunch LOL  
• I "graduated" physical therapy a couple of weeks ago (be on the lookout for my 6 month sub-talar fusion update), but I still need to strengthen my leg muscles and all those little muscles in my feet.  So, I joined the medical gym...which basically means that I do all the excersices that I was doing in therapy, but unsupervised.  Things are going well...slow, but well.
• I met a couple of women this week that are friends of a friend.  They were so nice and friendly, and I found our conversation to be easy.  Love meeting good people!
• Got a couple of good deals for Amazon's 'Prime Day'...one of which was a new rope for Emmie.  Can you tell she loves it?

Emmie and her new rope

Emmie and her new rope--a better look :)

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit her wonderful co-hosts:   LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge and Tonja Drecker @Kidbits Blog

Celebrate The Small Things -- June 12

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.  I am thrilled to co-host this wonderful bloghop!

This week I'm celebrating:

• I made dinner all by myself on Tuesday!  This is a huge big deal considering I haven't really had the energy or strength to do this in many months!  Woot!  On the menu was chicken cutlets, Rice-A-Roni, and some steamed broccoli (it was in a microwaveable bag...so a bit of a cheat, but who cares?!)
• Got some new makeup, which always makes me a bit cheery
• My daughter had her first tournament of the season last weekend, and her shoulder did well!  We used this tape that was recommended by the physical therapist, and she said it helped!

This will be my last Friday as co-host.  I've been feeling a bit disconnected from blogging lately, and think it's best to take a break.  I've had a wonderful time helping out, and still plan on celebrating as much as I can.  I hope to see you all around!

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit my wonderful co-host:  LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge

Celebrate The Small Things -- June 5

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.  I am thrilled to co-host this wonderful bloghop!

This week I'm celebrating:

• pizza
• Oreos
• Twix 

Yes, the list is short and simple, but I had a crap week!  No sunshine makes Katie a grumpy girl #grumpyKat  On a happier note...my hubby loves me.  He's the one who brought me this beautiful sight...

 Okay, so maybe it's not all for me...but lets celebrate my husband too!!!

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit my wonderful co-host:  LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge

Celebrate The Small Things -- May 29

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.  I am thrilled to co-host this wonderful bloghop!

This week I'm celebrating:

• air conditioning...how some people live without this is unimaginable to me  #firstworldproblems
• having nice neighbors.  We recently got new neighbors just a few months ago and I'm so happy that they are normal people (I've had some not-so-normal ones in the past!).  They are a married couple with three kids, and they just got a dog this past weekend...he's so cute!  The kids named him Olaf :)  I'm hoping Olaf and Emmie will be best doggie friends one day.
• flowers!  My hubs planted some annuals last weekend and they really perk up the house.  I especially love my flowers in the sun porch...something about them really makes me happy.

I apologize to everyone who left me comments last week...I was MIA last weekend and by the time I got a minute to hop on my pc this week, it just seemed to make more sense to wait to Friday and hop around and return comments.  Thanks for understanding!

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit my wonderful co-host:  LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge

Celebrate The Small Things -- May 22

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.  I am thrilled to co-host this wonderful bloghop!

Between the on and off rain killing my bones, and my therapist being harder on me, I've had a tough week.  Even so, there is always something to celebrate.

This week I'm celebrating:

• Twix bars...life is always better with chocolate!
• Online shopping.  Since I'm not really up to shopping like most normal people do, I really appreciate shopping from the comfort of my own bed.  This week I received a nail polish collection that I ordered from eBay.  Can't wait to try one on this weekend...mint green or grape purple first???
• Emmie's vet and their staff.  These people are great...they love Emmie and Emmie seems to love everyone who works in their office.  I wish I could bring my kids to them...I like them better than my kids' pediatricians!
• Emmie's yogurt face...think milk moustache...except in reverse... and with yogurt LOL

Emmie's yogurt face...can you see it on her chin?

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit my wonderful co-host:  LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge

Celebrate The Small Things -- May 15

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.  I am thrilled to co-host this wonderful bloghop!

This week I'm celebrating:

• How sweet it is when my children snuggle up to Emmie and tell me how much they love "their puppy" :)
• Driving!  I drove two towns away to go to acupuncture this week!  I tried driving with my ankle brace on with my sneaker, but that was so uncomfortable...I'm not a fan of the ankle brace.  So on the way back it was driving in my sock again...and it felt really good!
• On my way back from acupuncture I went to the Starbucks drive thru and picked up a mocha latte...yummo!
• Saw a rainbow, just washed in the clouds, yesterday afternoon.  It was a beautiful sunny day and the rainbow was a big surprise.  I was lucky to have my daughter with me to see it.

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit my wonderful co-host:  LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge

Celebrate The Small Things -- May 8

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.  I am thrilled to co-host this wonderful bloghop!

This week I'm celebrating:

• having company over last weekend.  We had my best friend and his family, and Jason's best friend and his family over for a barbeque.  The little ones had fun making messes on the screen porch, and Emmie had fun licking chips off the floor!
• my physical therapist didn't totally kill me on Monday.  Either it was because she was being nice, or (and this is more likely) maybe because it was my first visit back and she didn't want to go full-on-evil-torture on day one.  We shall see, because I have PT again today.  Wish me luck!
• I went joy riding!  I took my boot off and drove with just my sock on!  Which was very weird btw...but it worked...and there wasn't any pain!  I just looked like a looney bin putting the boot back on after I parked so I could get out and walk my son into his orthodontist appointment.  Seriously, I think I could do without the boot...but I'm listening to my doc's protocol and will have it on for another 5 weeks.  At least I can shower like a normal person, right?

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit my wonderful co-host:  LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge

 

Celebrate The Small Things -- May 1

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.  I am thrilled to co-host this wonderful bloghop!

This week I'm celebrating:

• I got my cast off!!!  Hell to the fucking yeah!  I have a boot for another 6 weeks, but who cares?  I can scratch to my hearts content and don't have to worry about preparing myself every time I step into the shower.  It truly is the little things...

• the end of the A to Z!!!  I'm ready for a nap :)  Thanks to everyone who visited and left comments.  If you'd like to catch up on any posts you missed, check out the new tab above or click here.  Be sure to stay tuned for my A to Z Reflections post on May 4th.

• some sunshiney days...Emmie enjoyed them too.

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit my wonderful co-host:  LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge

 

Celebrate The Small Things -- April 24

*If you are visiting from the A to Z Challenge, you can see today's post here.

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.  I am thrilled to co-host this wonderful bloghop!

This week I'm celebrating:

• Emmie has gotten much better with the vacuum. Her newest nemesis is the coffee grinder :)
• I have almost all my A to Z posts finished...next week is the last week!
• 5 more days until I get this mothereffing cast off!!!
• My hubby made scones last weekend and I've been eating them all week!  Yummy!
• Speaking of my husband, he bought me flowers the other day...hydrangeas, my favorite...and they are even blue :)  I love you Jason!

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit my wonderful co-host:  LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge

 

*Because of problems with spam in the linky, please contact Lexa if you'd like to be added to the bloghop.

The last true Celebrate link is #57 "Carole Ann Carr." If there are links after that - they are fake names and will take you to places you don't want to go.

Celebrate The Small Things -- April 17

*If you are visiting from the A to Z Challenge, you can see today's post here.

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.  I am thrilled to co-host this wonderful bloghop!

This week I'm celebrating:

• I think Emmie has finally accepted our home as hers...and it only took about 3 weeks.  She seems more independent and less stressed.  Today is her 4 week-a-versary of being adopted and finding her forever home :)
• I was mentioned on another blog!  This is always extremely flattering and makes this blogging thing seem worthwhile :)  Go to Tyrean's blog @Everyday Writer, Tryrean Martinson and check out her post!  And try not to laugh too hard when she calls me a lady :)
• Tomorrow is my 200th post!  Woot!

What are you celebrating?

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit my wonderful co-host:  LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge

 

To celebrate with us, sign up with the linky below: 

Celebrate The Small Things -- April 10

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.  I am thrilled to co-host this wonderful bloghop!

This week I'm celebrating:

• we left Emmie for the first time alone in the house and she did pretty well.  I've noticed over the past few weeks that she has slight separation anxiety.  She follows me everywhere...even waits outside the bathroom door while I shower :)  She has real anxiety when it comes to the crate, so we've kept the door off of it and let her go in and out at her discretion.  So locking her in the crate while we left her alone wasn't an option.  We were gone for almost 2.5 hours and came back to our home intact.  She looked so scared when we came home and actually peed a little bit when we first came in.  I think it was submissive peeing.  This was her first accident in the house!  Poor girl...I think she was really frightened that we left her for good :(  We gave her lots of extra love and attention for the rest of the day.
• almost two weeks into the A to Z Challenge and all is going well!
• my mobility is getting better day by day!  I've been able to do light housework for the past couple of weeks...load the dishwasher, do laundry, vacuum (a room at a time).
• the forecast for the weekend is sunny and the high 60's!  My favorite weather!

What are you celebrating? 

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit my wonderful co-host:  LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge

 

To celebrate with us, sign up with the linky below: 

Celebrate The Small Things -- March 27

It's Friday and I'm Celebrating The Small Things!  The brainchild of Viklit, Celebrate The Small Things is a weekly celebration where some bloggers have decided to post about something worth celebrating...no matter how big or small it is.  I am thrilled to co-host this wonderful bloghop!

This week I'm celebrating:

• getting around a little easier.  It's been about a week and a half since I got my walking cast on and I'm mostly getting around with just my cane now.  My casted foot feels pretty good...the other foot is now trying to keep up.  Let's hope it gets with the program soon because I would like to go a year or two without another surgery! 
• I celebrated the 10th anniversary of my 29th birthday this week :P  That's my story and I'm sticking too it!
• the A to Z challenge is coming up an even though I didn't reveal a theme for this weeks theme reveal, I think I may have one now.  If you are interested in taking part of the biggest blog challenge, click here for more information.  This will be the second year I'm taking part and I'm looking forward to meeting more new people!
• a not so small celebration...we adopted a sweet pup!  Her name is Emmie and she's about 4.  She is settling in pretty well!  Click here for my short post about her.
• I had my quarterly shot for my occipital neuralgia this week, and normally the site where the shot was given gets pretty sore for about two days, and I have to put ice on it for the pain.  Well, either my doctor has gotten infinitely better at this procedure, or my Emmie girl is truly working some dog therapy magic.  I didn't even need to use an ice pack once!  I also didn't seem to experience any of the side effects of the steroid used in the shot.  Magic puppy.  Boom.

What are you celebrating? 

If you'd like to Celebrate The Small Things, visit our wonderful host, Lexa @ Lexa Cain for more information.  And don't forget to visit my wonderful co-host:  LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge

 

To celebrate with us, sign up with the linky below: