On a happier and more positive note....this was the most relatable song on the entire new cd.
Aviana was soon to be released from the hospital, this song was all I could listen to....
over,
and over,
and over!
I feel these lyrics more and more with each passing day!
These Days
I was blind, now I can see
Your love shines all around me
All I want is to be here with you
This is what I was made for
Heaven is steps away
These days everything I am is about you
These days my world revolves around you
I don't know what I would be without you
These days, these days
I was bound, now I am free
The sun shines all around me
All I want is to be here for you
Forever more
Heaven is steps away
These days everything I am is about you
Yeah, these days my world revolves around you
I don't know what I would be without you
These days
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Sleep Forever
One of my favorite bands of all time is Cheap Trick. My brother and I are always on the edge of our seats waiting for them to tour in a town near us. We get especially crazy when a new album is to come out.
This past year their new cd was to be released on June 23, 2009. My brother had gotten it earlier. I had yet to hear it due to Aviana's accident, which happened on June 17th. In light of what had happened, I had obviously not thought much about it.
My brother advised me NOT to listen to it yet, he said he had, and the very first song had brought him to his knees.
Until she was just about released from the hospital, I had never listened.
At the time my brother heard this song, the accident was fresh, and we were unsure if Aviana was going to live or die.
Listening to this today, 13 months out, I am still left with a tear soaked face.
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This past year their new cd was to be released on June 23, 2009. My brother had gotten it earlier. I had yet to hear it due to Aviana's accident, which happened on June 17th. In light of what had happened, I had obviously not thought much about it.
My brother advised me NOT to listen to it yet, he said he had, and the very first song had brought him to his knees.
Until she was just about released from the hospital, I had never listened.
At the time my brother heard this song, the accident was fresh, and we were unsure if Aviana was going to live or die.
Listening to this today, 13 months out, I am still left with a tear soaked face.
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Monday, July 19, 2010
Lake Tahoe or Bust
24 hours.
1 beautiful lake.
4 beach towels under the clear, sunny sky.
1 Sea-Doo.
4 girls.
1 room.
6 bars and restaurants.
7 drinks.
After doing the math, all of that added up to....
1 happy girl!
Thank you Summer, Erin and Mandy...you guys are the best :o)
1 beautiful lake.
4 beach towels under the clear, sunny sky.
1 Sea-Doo.
4 girls.
1 room.
6 bars and restaurants.
7 drinks.
After doing the math, all of that added up to....
1 happy girl!
Thank you Summer, Erin and Mandy...you guys are the best :o)
Friday, July 16, 2010
Use Me
If you need me, I am here for you to use!!
If you are already using me, being used has never felt so good!
Use me when your child is talking excessively, and it has been a long day.
Use me when the thought briefly crosses your mind to not take the extra steps up to the cross walk.
Use me when you are so busy, and your little one just can't stop asking questions.
Use me when they are making a disastrous mess and you are a complete neat freak.
Use me when your child won't stay put and continues to run away.
Use me when you are telling your child to do something, for the second time, and they are STILL playing with their toy.
Use me when you are feeling stressed out, and don't think you can continue on.
Use me when you are distracted, and not "in the actual moments" with your kids.
Use me at any time when you are thinking of not enforcing the use of a helmet.
Use me to really feel your child's arms wrapped around you tightly.
Use me and listen carefully to the sweet, sweet voice that is coming out of that little mouth.
Use me to appreciate the fact that your child can run to you while screaming "Mommy!"
Use me to not get so upset when they are being loud and obnoxious.
Use me when they object to their bedtime.
Use me when you are becoming distracted while driving, or just simply not paying attention.
Use me when your kid is driving you bonkers at the park or mall.
Use me when they won't eat exactly what they are told, but are still eating nonetheless.
Use me to appreciate every single "I love you" that falls from their lips.
Use me when you are feeling like you are at the end of your rope.
Use me when you have to chase after them.
Use me when they are exercising their independent, rebellious nature.
Use me for all of the things that I cannot even think to come up with.
Use me,
Use me,
Use me,
Use me,
Use me,
And when you don't feel you are doing a good job of using me,
go easy on yourself....
I know it's not easy,
as I used to try to use other people's horror stories to make myself more appreciative too! The full blown patience and appreciation never lasted as long as I had hoped it would....
If you are already using me, being used has never felt so good!
Use me when your child is talking excessively, and it has been a long day.
Use me when the thought briefly crosses your mind to not take the extra steps up to the cross walk.
Use me when you are so busy, and your little one just can't stop asking questions.
Use me when they are making a disastrous mess and you are a complete neat freak.
Use me when your child won't stay put and continues to run away.
Use me when you are telling your child to do something, for the second time, and they are STILL playing with their toy.
Use me when you are feeling stressed out, and don't think you can continue on.
Use me when you are distracted, and not "in the actual moments" with your kids.
Use me at any time when you are thinking of not enforcing the use of a helmet.
Use me to really feel your child's arms wrapped around you tightly.
Use me and listen carefully to the sweet, sweet voice that is coming out of that little mouth.
Use me to appreciate the fact that your child can run to you while screaming "Mommy!"
Use me to not get so upset when they are being loud and obnoxious.
Use me when they object to their bedtime.
Use me when you are becoming distracted while driving, or just simply not paying attention.
Use me when your kid is driving you bonkers at the park or mall.
Use me when they won't eat exactly what they are told, but are still eating nonetheless.
Use me to appreciate every single "I love you" that falls from their lips.
Use me when you are feeling like you are at the end of your rope.
Use me when you have to chase after them.
Use me when they are exercising their independent, rebellious nature.
Use me for all of the things that I cannot even think to come up with.
Use me,
Use me,
Use me,
Use me,
Use me,
And when you don't feel you are doing a good job of using me,
go easy on yourself....
I know it's not easy,
as I used to try to use other people's horror stories to make myself more appreciative too! The full blown patience and appreciation never lasted as long as I had hoped it would....
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Water Therapy
Aviana's first swim since....
She was such a little cutie.
Testing out her sea legs!
She loved to just float.
Avi is telling Dave, "Look Daddy, water therapy is best!"
My favorite.
Avi has always had a special bond with her Uncle Rob.
She melts like butter in his arms.
I just love them both!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
And the winner is....
Ellen
Congratulations, you are the proud owner of one of the best desserts in the world!!
The very last day Aviana was sick was January 26th.
Since Aviana has been home, this had been one of our biggest obstacles to overcome. We are so proud of how well she has done on her new diet. This diet literally transformed her from an unhappy, sick little girl to a beautiful, glowing, healthy child.
I do however have a runner up prize! The person who responded first and was next closest to the date was.....
Jennifer
Congratulations! Please send your address to jen@serendipityscraps.net.
Thank you guys for playing. I love games and got such a kick out of some of your answers :o)
Friday, July 9, 2010
Game On
As you may remember, Aviana used to throw up all of the time. After returning from our first trip to The Institute, we changed her diet. She was never sick again!
Challenge:
Be the first one to send me the very last day Aviana was sick.
Hint:
The answer is buried somewhere in the depths of this long-winded blog ;o)
Prize:
One of my very favorite desserts.....
Challenge:
Be the first one to send me the very last day Aviana was sick.
Hint:
The answer is buried somewhere in the depths of this long-winded blog ;o)
Prize:
One of my very favorite desserts.....
Thursday, July 8, 2010
What's behind Door Number One?
It's been way too long!
It's time to play another game!
If you're down for some Friday morning fun, tune in at 10 AM....PST!!
It's time to play another game!
If you're down for some Friday morning fun, tune in at 10 AM....PST!!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Give us an inch...
and we take a mile!!
Prior to the accident, Tahoe is where you could find us on every 4th of July weekend! We decided to go up, as we have missed our trip terribly. It was perfect, as always.
We had a great time, accompanied by minimal therapy (of that sort). We lounged around in the hammock, bbq'd, watched movies, went down to the lake, and took a walk through the woods. I was about to say, all of the things we took for granted before, but that is not the case....we never have taken Tahoe for granted, but you know what I mean :o)
We had the best weekend and while I feel entirely refreshed, it is extremely difficult to get back to the grind! Worth every "fresh air" moment though.
I hope you all had a happy, safe 4th this year.
Prior to the accident, Tahoe is where you could find us on every 4th of July weekend! We decided to go up, as we have missed our trip terribly. It was perfect, as always.
We had a great time, accompanied by minimal therapy (of that sort). We lounged around in the hammock, bbq'd, watched movies, went down to the lake, and took a walk through the woods. I was about to say, all of the things we took for granted before, but that is not the case....we never have taken Tahoe for granted, but you know what I mean :o)
We had the best weekend and while I feel entirely refreshed, it is extremely difficult to get back to the grind! Worth every "fresh air" moment though.
I hope you all had a happy, safe 4th this year.
Ahhhh, Tahoe...
Aviana thought the water was much too cold, and preferred her toes not be dipped!
Kama & Snoozer were in heaven. A dogs true paradise!
This is Snoozer....he is my dad's dog! He is the sweetest Pit Bull in the entire world. Avi used to call him, "Noooozer."
I wish Kama had a lake right down the street to swim in!
Sorry, I just think she is beautiful =)
Doesn't she look like she is smiling in this picture?
Round two!
There's no place like home. *Click, Click* There's no place like home!
Kama couldn't handle Dave, Avi and I being in the hammock, so she climbed up with us. Picture that, 4 of us, 1 hammock.....there's nothing better than that!
Kama's not used to that kind of exercise anymore =)
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Taking a Breather....
This is Stow Lake. There were tons of ducks, geese, birds and....
I loved this tree.
Beautiful!
I didn't know exactly what this was, but I did know one thing for sure...I wanted to move into it!
I was fascinated by this beautiful mess of tree roots.
I don't know what type of tree this is, but it reminded me of a bonsai, but huge!
This was the de Young Museum. We walked in only to discover we were in the wrong place.
That's us, backed into a corner....even in San Fran :o)
Oh Woolly Mammoth, I wanted to take you home!
Dave, being Dave!
This was inside the Rainforest in the Academy of Sciences.
She was so happy to be engaging in aquarium therapy!
Dave is a weirdo! He has a "thing" about not wanting to ever hold my purse for me! It looks like Avi is following in his footsteps on that one =)
This ones for you, my cuz. There was only one in there and I had to chase that sucker like crazy. He was making a mockery of me and I think, loving it :o)
This was Aviana's favorite part of the entire day....just watching all of the fish swim around!
These guys were, hands down, the highlight of my entire day!
Unbelievable!
Pier 39
Need I say...anything!
My babies.
The Rock.
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