Merry Christmas to ME!!! Merry Christmas to ME!!!
I got my appointment today!!! I finally get to meet with the surgeon! In January I wil meet with the Surgeon, Dr Scott, the nutriciantist, and if I get my psych done then we will set up the DATE as well!!!!!
I am hoping to be able to have time to post more about it as I learn more...just keep praying for me!!!!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Holiday in the Park
Holiday in the Park
We went to Six Flags last night, to Holiday in the Park, we just love it.
Logan is still a hair to little to ride some of the rides he wants to ride, but he still had a blast. While in Looney Tunes Land they have a Santa Village set up, it is a neat little place for the kids. We met a girl while in line for the bumper cars. Cute little girl who is 5 and her name is Makenzie...I find that neat...who knows why?
Anyways, the kids sang Karoke together....E if that is not spelled right, I guess you need to school me on it. I uploaded a video of the kids signing Rudolph, they had fun.
Hope you enjoy it, there is also a video I did last Christmas of him Wishing You a Merry Christmas.
Great Christmas wishes to all!!!
We went to Six Flags last night, to Holiday in the Park, we just love it.
Logan is still a hair to little to ride some of the rides he wants to ride, but he still had a blast. While in Looney Tunes Land they have a Santa Village set up, it is a neat little place for the kids. We met a girl while in line for the bumper cars. Cute little girl who is 5 and her name is Makenzie...I find that neat...who knows why?
Anyways, the kids sang Karoke together....E if that is not spelled right, I guess you need to school me on it. I uploaded a video of the kids signing Rudolph, they had fun.
Hope you enjoy it, there is also a video I did last Christmas of him Wishing You a Merry Christmas.
Great Christmas wishes to all!!!
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Championship Game
So today was the day. The Vikings played the Bobcats at the UTA Maverick Satudium. It was awesome! We could not have asked for a better game out of these boys!
We met a little while before the game started decorated the cars, and caravaned to the stadium. Once we got there and got organized, we lined up, and headed for the field. Potty break first....you learn this with 5 yr olds! Then off we went. We entered the field and sat down, watching the other teams get there trophies while we waited for directions on what to do.
We took the field, warmed up a little, the weather was perfect for the game today. One of my kids dad sat up in the press box, being a 'spotter' to help the announcer. They intorduced the cheerleaders that came. They were from the 2nd grade team. It was fun. Then they introduced our boys one by one calling their number and name! They ate it up. I sent up the captains for the coin toss....2 & 5, OF COURSE the Coaches Kids!! Coach Mike went up with them. We started with posession of the ball. It took 2 downs and then we got it together! My boys looked good. We scored, did not get the extra point, but then they answered right back! We kept the game tied. We went in to half time it was tied up 19 all.
2nd half we started on defense, we held them for 4 downs before they scored. Then the extra point. 26 -19 Bobcats! But we got the ball and scored, on the 2nd down, then one of my boys ran the longest 2 point conversion in flag history I think. So we answered back 26 all. With 2 minutes left in the game, the Bobcats had the ball, and they scored, after 2 downs, and that was the GAME!!!!! So the final was 32-26. We did not keep score all year, but we only lost 2 regular season games, and we kept this one close.
So once the game ended, I got to annouce all my boys and give them trophies, it was great. Then I introduced the best asst coach I could have. Coach Mike did such a wonderful job it was unreal! I will be coaching the 1st graders next year, and Mike will be coaching the PreK-K kids. We have agreed to share practice field but that is it. I can wait to get to do this again.
Once I was done announcing the boys, I was given a trophy, and the GAME BALL!! That was cool!
I want to thank all of the family & friends who came out so early this morning to support the kids. Thanks....and to my husband, who helped me more than he knows with this. He was a great supporter for me and Logan. My team mom was the best, she did a wonderful job, and for the moms & dads who were out at practices, every time we had them and gave the encouragement & support to their kids to succeed!
Also a special THANKS to Mr. Dave. He did a video of our game, so all of us parents will have an awesome professional video of our kids at this game!! And THANKS to Coach Mike for making it happen!
We met a little while before the game started decorated the cars, and caravaned to the stadium. Once we got there and got organized, we lined up, and headed for the field. Potty break first....you learn this with 5 yr olds! Then off we went. We entered the field and sat down, watching the other teams get there trophies while we waited for directions on what to do.
We took the field, warmed up a little, the weather was perfect for the game today. One of my kids dad sat up in the press box, being a 'spotter' to help the announcer. They intorduced the cheerleaders that came. They were from the 2nd grade team. It was fun. Then they introduced our boys one by one calling their number and name! They ate it up. I sent up the captains for the coin toss....2 & 5, OF COURSE the Coaches Kids!! Coach Mike went up with them. We started with posession of the ball. It took 2 downs and then we got it together! My boys looked good. We scored, did not get the extra point, but then they answered right back! We kept the game tied. We went in to half time it was tied up 19 all.
2nd half we started on defense, we held them for 4 downs before they scored. Then the extra point. 26 -19 Bobcats! But we got the ball and scored, on the 2nd down, then one of my boys ran the longest 2 point conversion in flag history I think. So we answered back 26 all. With 2 minutes left in the game, the Bobcats had the ball, and they scored, after 2 downs, and that was the GAME!!!!! So the final was 32-26. We did not keep score all year, but we only lost 2 regular season games, and we kept this one close.
So once the game ended, I got to annouce all my boys and give them trophies, it was great. Then I introduced the best asst coach I could have. Coach Mike did such a wonderful job it was unreal! I will be coaching the 1st graders next year, and Mike will be coaching the PreK-K kids. We have agreed to share practice field but that is it. I can wait to get to do this again.
Once I was done announcing the boys, I was given a trophy, and the GAME BALL!! That was cool!
I want to thank all of the family & friends who came out so early this morning to support the kids. Thanks....and to my husband, who helped me more than he knows with this. He was a great supporter for me and Logan. My team mom was the best, she did a wonderful job, and for the moms & dads who were out at practices, every time we had them and gave the encouragement & support to their kids to succeed!
Also a special THANKS to Mr. Dave. He did a video of our game, so all of us parents will have an awesome professional video of our kids at this game!! And THANKS to Coach Mike for making it happen!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
My Journey Part 1
For those of you who do not know, I have decided to take the steps necessary to get the LAP-BAND Procedure done. Before you ask, YES I have done my research, Ray is 110% with me on this, and we are aware of the life-style change this will be.
I had contacted a doctors office about 2 weeks ago, and set up some appiontments. Then I talked with a lady who I know that had it done, she had gone thru a company called True Results. She raved about the service she got from the people and the surgeon. She has been so happy with her band and everything, so I cantacted them. I made an appointment for 9:00am Friday Nov 21. I was very excited about this. So I had done my reasearch and knew what the insurance expected and covered.
I went in to the office and got taken right in. The first words out of this ladies mouth was....This procedure is excluded you have not coverage so we can talk financing....Needless to say I went through the ROOF. After I demanded she contact my insurance AGAIN, she told me what I already knew. Then asked me why I did tell the call center person it was Medically Necessary....DO I HAVE MD AFTER MY NAME? Anyways... So I started everything and got to the end. Did not care for the PA at all, but I am not a fan of them. After an hour 45 in the place where it was only suppose to be 1 hr, I left very unsatified and mad. After a phone call later in the day, and I checked my email it was all taken care of. This is what happended:
True Results is just a liason to go beteween the patient and doctor. They can not really answer any questions, it is for surgeons who do not do the 'One-Stop-Shop'. Also my insuracance requires the place doing the procedure is a (COE) 'Center of Expertise or Excellence' ...What is that. I could not find out. So this lady calls me back and tells me their center or their doctors are NOT covered by my insurance, but she did email me some information. I think she was really relieved knowing I would not be dealing with them.
So a COE is a **Hospital. **has been doing the procedure for 12 mo with low complication rate, **requires that after the 2 yr check up 90% of the patients have lost 50% of targeted weight. There are 6 locations in the aarea that are COE, and I think I have already found a doctor. I will contact them on Monday. Thankfully I do not have a waiting period so once all the other requirements are met, I will be able to go on with the procedure. I will keep you posted.
I had contacted a doctors office about 2 weeks ago, and set up some appiontments. Then I talked with a lady who I know that had it done, she had gone thru a company called True Results. She raved about the service she got from the people and the surgeon. She has been so happy with her band and everything, so I cantacted them. I made an appointment for 9:00am Friday Nov 21. I was very excited about this. So I had done my reasearch and knew what the insurance expected and covered.
I went in to the office and got taken right in. The first words out of this ladies mouth was....This procedure is excluded you have not coverage so we can talk financing....Needless to say I went through the ROOF. After I demanded she contact my insurance AGAIN, she told me what I already knew. Then asked me why I did tell the call center person it was Medically Necessary....DO I HAVE MD AFTER MY NAME? Anyways... So I started everything and got to the end. Did not care for the PA at all, but I am not a fan of them. After an hour 45 in the place where it was only suppose to be 1 hr, I left very unsatified and mad. After a phone call later in the day, and I checked my email it was all taken care of. This is what happended:
True Results is just a liason to go beteween the patient and doctor. They can not really answer any questions, it is for surgeons who do not do the 'One-Stop-Shop'. Also my insuracance requires the place doing the procedure is a (COE) 'Center of Expertise or Excellence' ...What is that. I could not find out. So this lady calls me back and tells me their center or their doctors are NOT covered by my insurance, but she did email me some information. I think she was really relieved knowing I would not be dealing with them.
So a COE is a **Hospital. **has been doing the procedure for 12 mo with low complication rate, **requires that after the 2 yr check up 90% of the patients have lost 50% of targeted weight. There are 6 locations in the aarea that are COE, and I think I have already found a doctor. I will contact them on Monday. Thankfully I do not have a waiting period so once all the other requirements are met, I will be able to go on with the procedure. I will keep you posted.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
More Stuff
WOW!!! This has been a BUSY day already and it is onle 1:00!
Ray had to work today so I was with out help at the game. But Holly stepped up and video taped the game for me...she is a life saver! We played the Titans, it was a great game. This week the officials has started calling penalities ! So needless to say my boys had to be on their BEST!!! And one of my best flag pullers was not able to keep his feet on the ground, so he gave up about 20 yards. But that is okay. We had a wonderful time.
Once the game was over, Holly, Logan, & I went to Chick-fil-a for a bite, it was nice sitting and talking, and not being rushed ! We had a good talk. Logan ate then he played in the play area, and got a bloody nose! But he got over it pretty quick. SO we wrapped up there then off to the dr officer for the dreaded FLU SHOT!!! WE were there early...so we got in early...talk about an ISSUE!!! It took me, another nurse, and the one giving him the shot to HOLD HIM DOWN!!! All I have to say is WTF!!! What has happened to my boy? He use to not be bothered. I think it has something to do with staple he got back in March...that was pretty tramatic for him.
So then we went to see the UTA Maverick Stadium where my team will play in a few weeks. He got really excited about that. Now to the house to rest before we go get dad and go to Quinland to get the trucks timing fixed. But wait the Courthouse is opened for Early Voting. I have not been able to get away from work this week to do it...but we took advantage of it. I got my vote in. (Karen I am with you...get it over with) Logan was able to vote on Nick.com (Kids Pick the President) so he was excited about going in with me while I voted. We both voted the same way, and his candidate won on Nick so we will see if mine wins too!
Now is it 1:30, I have to leave in about 30-45 min to get to Dallas in time and then head East. I have gotten some cleaning done. not as much as I would have liked but hey I have caught all of you up on my world....so something was accomplished!
Ray had to work today so I was with out help at the game. But Holly stepped up and video taped the game for me...she is a life saver! We played the Titans, it was a great game. This week the officials has started calling penalities ! So needless to say my boys had to be on their BEST!!! And one of my best flag pullers was not able to keep his feet on the ground, so he gave up about 20 yards. But that is okay. We had a wonderful time.
Once the game was over, Holly, Logan, & I went to Chick-fil-a for a bite, it was nice sitting and talking, and not being rushed ! We had a good talk. Logan ate then he played in the play area, and got a bloody nose! But he got over it pretty quick. SO we wrapped up there then off to the dr officer for the dreaded FLU SHOT!!! WE were there early...so we got in early...talk about an ISSUE!!! It took me, another nurse, and the one giving him the shot to HOLD HIM DOWN!!! All I have to say is WTF!!! What has happened to my boy? He use to not be bothered. I think it has something to do with staple he got back in March...that was pretty tramatic for him.
So then we went to see the UTA Maverick Stadium where my team will play in a few weeks. He got really excited about that. Now to the house to rest before we go get dad and go to Quinland to get the trucks timing fixed. But wait the Courthouse is opened for Early Voting. I have not been able to get away from work this week to do it...but we took advantage of it. I got my vote in. (Karen I am with you...get it over with) Logan was able to vote on Nick.com (Kids Pick the President) so he was excited about going in with me while I voted. We both voted the same way, and his candidate won on Nick so we will see if mine wins too!
Now is it 1:30, I have to leave in about 30-45 min to get to Dallas in time and then head East. I have gotten some cleaning done. not as much as I would have liked but hey I have caught all of you up on my world....so something was accomplished!
Monday, October 20, 2008
What's up in My World
It is Sunday the 19th, 10 days since my last blog...my world has been crazy!!!
At work I have accomplished lots of things that have been put on to me complete so that has been good. But STRESSFUL!!! Hopefully all of my work will be right and over the next few months there will be positive outcome from that.
At home...it has been crazy, I have been so wore out I have not wanted to do anything SO needless to say what my house looks like...Let's just say unexpected copmpany will NOT be allowed in!
Now FOOTBALL!!! Since this have become such a big part of my life and I am enjoying every minute of it. We had to sell Stock Shares, a fund raiser, to help raise money for the program. Well since in the PreK/Kinder & 1st Grade divisons standings are not kept they take the top two stock share selling teams and they get to play the same day as the Championship Games at the UTA Maverick Stadium! We found out on the 10th that we were in 2nd place; and since my Asst Coach was not at practice that night I had to hold in the good news until Saturday morn. The boys are excited and are us Coaches. We had our third game yesterday. Our boys are really pulling it together as a team. We had possession of the ball 5 times and scored on 4 of those along with making 3 2pt conversions. We were able to hold them off 2 of there 4 possessions. It was a good game. The coach we great and the boys played hard.
The team we will be playing in the Championship game we do not play in Regular Season, and one of the Cheerleaders for that team Logan played Soccer with, and her dad was the coach. So that was neat seeing them yesterday. Althougt I do find it interesting one of the teams we have already played...is a little upset that he is not playing in the stadium, but a GIRL is...that makes me laugh inside. So win or lose, as long as my guys have a great time that is all that matters!!!!
Since I have been in bed sick most of the day this blog has taken what little bit of energy I had. I am going to go finish my sno-cone, take more benadryl & tylenol, shoot nasty nasal spray up my nose and then go to bed so I can be ready for Monday. I have to get up earlier than ususal to make a breakfast casserole for an birthday at work. She is 75!!!! So we are going to make it special for her.
At work I have accomplished lots of things that have been put on to me complete so that has been good. But STRESSFUL!!! Hopefully all of my work will be right and over the next few months there will be positive outcome from that.
At home...it has been crazy, I have been so wore out I have not wanted to do anything SO needless to say what my house looks like...Let's just say unexpected copmpany will NOT be allowed in!
Now FOOTBALL!!! Since this have become such a big part of my life and I am enjoying every minute of it. We had to sell Stock Shares, a fund raiser, to help raise money for the program. Well since in the PreK/Kinder & 1st Grade divisons standings are not kept they take the top two stock share selling teams and they get to play the same day as the Championship Games at the UTA Maverick Stadium! We found out on the 10th that we were in 2nd place; and since my Asst Coach was not at practice that night I had to hold in the good news until Saturday morn. The boys are excited and are us Coaches. We had our third game yesterday. Our boys are really pulling it together as a team. We had possession of the ball 5 times and scored on 4 of those along with making 3 2pt conversions. We were able to hold them off 2 of there 4 possessions. It was a good game. The coach we great and the boys played hard.
The team we will be playing in the Championship game we do not play in Regular Season, and one of the Cheerleaders for that team Logan played Soccer with, and her dad was the coach. So that was neat seeing them yesterday. Althougt I do find it interesting one of the teams we have already played...is a little upset that he is not playing in the stadium, but a GIRL is...that makes me laugh inside. So win or lose, as long as my guys have a great time that is all that matters!!!!
Since I have been in bed sick most of the day this blog has taken what little bit of energy I had. I am going to go finish my sno-cone, take more benadryl & tylenol, shoot nasty nasal spray up my nose and then go to bed so I can be ready for Monday. I have to get up earlier than ususal to make a breakfast casserole for an birthday at work. She is 75!!!! So we are going to make it special for her.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Goings On
Well since my last posting we have played our second football game. The out come was not as good. But that is another story! Logs had a great week at school, we had team pictures taken, and ended our raffle ticket sales.
The game - we played a team I would rather not mention. But it was Flag football rules of another world or something. But it is all a learning experience. These boys are 5-6 years old. They are here to have fun. Either one of us, me or the asst coach are not trying to live our dreams through our kids. So we are just making sure the boys have a good time. Logs got is mouth busted, so he is 2 for 2 with games and injuries! They had 3 of their kids come off the field crying and hurt...But anyways....As long as my team has a good time that is all that matters!
On Sunday we took the team pictures. All the boys looked so good, and proud. Then after the pictures we went to Terrell for Dad's surprise bday party. it was a good time. He was surprised so that was accomplished. We left Terrell and went to Quinlan, then home. It was a long day!
3-Day weekend coming up. We have a bye this week so no game but we will practice, then after that we are going to help Lisa move. I think we did this a year ago....I think we would find much funnier annual rituals!
Then rest on Sunday and to the State Fair of Texas on Monday! Yeah I a looking so forward to that! This year we are going with Tina & Jared. As long as I get my Mueller Sasuage I will be fine!!!!
The game - we played a team I would rather not mention. But it was Flag football rules of another world or something. But it is all a learning experience. These boys are 5-6 years old. They are here to have fun. Either one of us, me or the asst coach are not trying to live our dreams through our kids. So we are just making sure the boys have a good time. Logs got is mouth busted, so he is 2 for 2 with games and injuries! They had 3 of their kids come off the field crying and hurt...But anyways....As long as my team has a good time that is all that matters!
On Sunday we took the team pictures. All the boys looked so good, and proud. Then after the pictures we went to Terrell for Dad's surprise bday party. it was a good time. He was surprised so that was accomplished. We left Terrell and went to Quinlan, then home. It was a long day!
3-Day weekend coming up. We have a bye this week so no game but we will practice, then after that we are going to help Lisa move. I think we did this a year ago....I think we would find much funnier annual rituals!
Then rest on Sunday and to the State Fair of Texas on Monday! Yeah I a looking so forward to that! This year we are going with Tina & Jared. As long as I get my Mueller Sasuage I will be fine!!!!
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