Foot Surgery

I have had some foot pain for a long time now.  I have been to several podiatrists have had quite a few diagnoses and tried many treatments.  After many failed attempts at getting a resolution, my dr finally did an MRI a week and a half ago.  She immediately called with the results.  I had a tumor in the ball of my foot.  (No wonder none of the treatments worked!)  She scheduled surgery for removal of the tumor last Friday.  The surgery went well and I am at home resting.  It is very difficult to stay off your feet and keep your foot elevated and such with kiddos running around and well, life going on.  Casey has done a great job of helping and so has mom and Tricia and friends and family.  I am very fortunate to have so many loved ones around me.  Thanks to all of you who prayed for the surgery, I appreciate it so much.  God is good!!!

WOW

It has almost been a month since I have posted.  Needless to say October has been CRAZY.  Soccer has been occupying our Wednesdays and Saturdays.  Riley has been doing very good.  He loves to play and is always asking to go kick the ball around with Casey in the backyard.  He has had several spectators come support him at this games and we really appreciate it.  He is also doing GREAT at school.  He is learning to write his numbers and letters and his teacher brags on him all the time.  He is a very smart little guy. 

Bentley is doing great too.  She has been in panties since the middle-end of September and has done good.  She is practically ready for panties at nap time.  She keeps her pull up dry and wakes up to go potty even at school.  I am really proud of her too.  She is also doing very good in school.  She loves her teachers and she is learning so much!!!  It is crazy how quickly they grow and learn and such.  She is very busy these days too.  She and Riley argue a lot and if one gets something, you better believe the other one is gonna have to get something too!!!

I have been super busy this month too.  I have joined MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) this year and we meet about twice a month.  It is a really nice time to fellowship with other moms and talking with them about the challenges we all face.  We have guest speakers and good food and crafts.  I am also really enjoying working at the preschool.  My students are great - it really touches your heart to know you are making a difference in a childs life.  Bentley's Bows is also booming!!!!!  Football season and school starting has really increased sales.  I have also done 1 show and I have one this weekend.  I love making all of the stuff....I hope and pray my business continues to grow. 

Here are Riley's soccer pictures and both of their school pictures.  Riley's turned out AWESOME.  Bentley's turned out good seeing as though she was throwing a fit 2 minutes before the picture was taken!