10. Started bunk buddies
9. Big Red is still running
8. Brittney got engaged
7. NYC
6. Had foot surgery
5. Baby Dax was born on my birthday
4. Hilton Head Island/Summertime
3. Completed my first year of teaching
2. Graduated from Brigham Young University with a BS in EE
1. Began my second year of teaching
It was a great year! Thanks to everyone who participated in it!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
December
Gateway
(If you ever need a hat, go to Urban Outfitters.)
Black & White Party
(Two favorite faces: Raymon's and Jennifer's.)
Abby's birthday
(For some reason, she didn't want SB's shorts from her surgery.)
Sara Beth's new life in a wheelchair
(If you ever need a hat, go to Urban Outfitters.)
Black & White Party
(Two favorite faces: Raymon's and Jennifer's.)
Abby's birthday
(For some reason, she didn't want SB's shorts from her surgery.)
Sara Beth's new life in a wheelchair
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
November
Brittney & Ryan's Engagement (Exciting!)
RS Appreciation Dinner
More BYU Football
Cabin Trips
Even more BYU Football
Thanksgiving/Quinn's haircut
RS Appreciation Dinner
More BYU Football
Cabin Trips
Even more BYU Football
Thanksgiving/Quinn's haircut
Monday, December 22, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
September
Fall semester just finished. (Um, yay!) Here are some things that happened.
Ward Directory Photos
Orange Party
RS Broadcast & Karaoke
Fall Color Drives
Ward Directory Photos
Orange Party
RS Broadcast & Karaoke
Fall Color Drives
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Recommendations
If you are looking for a quick Christmas book read, I have a couple suggestions. Both are very short, delightful, and humorous. And, of course, they leave you thinking about what the true meaning of Christmas is.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Post-op check up
Today, I had my 1 week post-operation doctor appointment. Dr. Faux (pronounced "fox," awesome, I know) took off my old, bloody bandages. It was so neat to finally see my foot/toes. Hallelujah, the toes are still there! I also had some x-rays taken. They took out a piece of my bone and put in a screw to hold the bone together; you can see it in the x-rays. The human body continues to amaze me everyday. Learning and looking at the body has always been an interest of mine and even more since my surgery; my appreciation of it has increased. The body knows how to heal. For the first couple days, I could not put any weight on my foot without a zing of pain shooting through my leg. But now, I can stand and put my left foot down with about 5% of my weight on it. So awesome!
Chillin' in my hospital room (Do you see the hose hooked to my gown? It blew cold/hot air into my gown; that's why I'm all puffy.)
My lovely mother--I'm so grateful that my parents came up to assist me
I had to mark my foot and my doctor had to sign my foot so that they were working on the correct one
Pre-surgery--do you see the curve?
Post-surgery--do you see how it's straight? (I know the big toe is over a lot, that's because I have a toe spacer to wear there.)
Profile view of the screw
Right after the bandages came off--I quickly took this while Dr. Faux stepped out of the room to get some new bandages
Dear Abby pushing me in my wheelchair--such a sweetie
Chillin' in my hospital room (Do you see the hose hooked to my gown? It blew cold/hot air into my gown; that's why I'm all puffy.)
My lovely mother--I'm so grateful that my parents came up to assist me
I had to mark my foot and my doctor had to sign my foot so that they were working on the correct one
Pre-surgery--do you see the curve?
Post-surgery--do you see how it's straight? (I know the big toe is over a lot, that's because I have a toe spacer to wear there.)
Profile view of the screw
Right after the bandages came off--I quickly took this while Dr. Faux stepped out of the room to get some new bandages
Dear Abby pushing me in my wheelchair--such a sweetieThursday, December 11, 2008
Surgery
Tomorrow at 7:15 AM, I am scheduled to report to the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center Outpatient Surgery. Crazy! I am having surgery on my left foot. I get to miss school Friday, Monday, and Tuesday. That's kind of cool. I have never had surgery or general anesthesia before. I am a little nervous.
So, now you may be wondering why I am having surgery on my left foot. It is because I have a bunion. Yep, a bunion. What is a bunion? I will tell you. A bunion is one problem that can develop due to hallux valgus, a foot deformity. The term "hallux valgus" is Latin and means a turning outward of the big toe. The bone which joins the big toe becomes prominent on the inner border of the foot. This bump is the bunion and is made up of bone and soft tissue. What causes bunions? Bunions are most often caused by an inherited faulty mechanical structure of the foot. It is not the bunion itself that is inherited, but certain foot types that make a person prone to developing a bunion. I have to thank my gramps for that; he had bunions removed on both feet.
Anyway, the orthopedic surgeon says I need to be off my foot for the next few days. Which means, I get to lay on the couch and watch Christmas movies while sipping hot chocolate. If you would like to join me, just stop by. Also, if you ever want a really good laugh, google bunion surgery; some hilarious articles and pictures come up.
Comparison of a regular foot and and a foot with a bunion
My feet
My feet (again)--you can really see the bump on the inside
What the operating room will look like
The shoe I get to wear for 6-8 weeks
This is hanging on my rear view mirror until March 10th
I saw that these shoes are an alternative to getting surgery
The 3rd graders made gingerbread houses today--very fun and cute
So, now you may be wondering why I am having surgery on my left foot. It is because I have a bunion. Yep, a bunion. What is a bunion? I will tell you. A bunion is one problem that can develop due to hallux valgus, a foot deformity. The term "hallux valgus" is Latin and means a turning outward of the big toe. The bone which joins the big toe becomes prominent on the inner border of the foot. This bump is the bunion and is made up of bone and soft tissue. What causes bunions? Bunions are most often caused by an inherited faulty mechanical structure of the foot. It is not the bunion itself that is inherited, but certain foot types that make a person prone to developing a bunion. I have to thank my gramps for that; he had bunions removed on both feet.
Anyway, the orthopedic surgeon says I need to be off my foot for the next few days. Which means, I get to lay on the couch and watch Christmas movies while sipping hot chocolate. If you would like to join me, just stop by. Also, if you ever want a really good laugh, google bunion surgery; some hilarious articles and pictures come up.
Comparison of a regular foot and and a foot with a bunion
My feet
My feet (again)--you can really see the bump on the inside
What the operating room will look like
The shoe I get to wear for 6-8 weeks
This is hanging on my rear view mirror until March 10th
I saw that these shoes are an alternative to getting surgery
The 3rd graders made gingerbread houses today--very fun and cute
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