Happy Halloween

I have had a hard time getting into the spirit for Halloween this year.  Normally I love getting dressed up and handing out candy and everything.  Maybe it's because I can't eat any of the yummy treats this year.  Maybe I've officially out grown it.  I hope not.  I didn't carve a pumpkin or anything this year.  I am actually working today.  Ah, well...  I am looking forward to getting a super cute costume for next year, so maybe that will be more fun. 

I hope that you are all enjoying the day!  Eat some candy for me!  Be safe out there!

Happy Halloween!

I love Halloween!  It's not only that I love fall and all the colors.  I love the crisp air, the mums, and the cute and creative costumes!!
Nick and I are dressing in a couple costume this year... sort of.
Can you guess what I am?? 

My eye is black and I have a "P".  We are the Black Eyed Peas!  LOL!  I found this idea online and it was super easy! 
I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend! 

tests and more tests...

So today was my all-day testing for pre-op clearance.  I arrived at the hospital at 7 am and my first stop was bloodwork.  They drew 9 tubes and luckily I had a great tech.  I don't even have a bruise.  Next I went to do my liver and gallbladder ultrasounds.  The gel was nice and warm, so that wasn't so bad.  Next I arrived for my upper GI.  My friend had this test done recently and told me about the test, but I don't think anything could have really prepared me.  I had to swallow crystals that filled me with air and then drink whole bottle of thick barium.  Yuck!  I wasn't sure I was going to make it though that one.  Then I had to roll around in my very flattering hospital gown and drink even more barium.  The whole thing took about 20 minutes and was definately the worst part of my day.  I moved on to a very simple EKG for the last test.
Later in the day, I met with an internal medicine doctor who gave me the all clear.  That was quite a relief!  I am glad to be done with that part!
I am still trying to wrap my head around 19 days left until surgery.  It's coming fast.  Being in the hospital for most of the day today certainly made it feel more real. 
Onto other news...  Tomorrow is the annual Matis Halloween.  It's always a great time and I am really looking forward to it.  Saturday we are going to Anderson Orchard with my Mom's family.  I am sure that will be a lot of fun!  I am working Sunday, Halloween day, to make up for missing next Thursday, so my weekend will go very fast. 
I also found out, through a series of strange events, that I am getting a WII for my 30th birthday from my wonderous hubby and my DMIL and DFIL!  I am very excited about it and I am sure my recovery will be much more fun with my new toy!!  I don't have it yet, but I was very excited to find out that I was getting it.  I've really been wanting one!  I like the games so much more that any other system out there!   YAY!!

More photos from our trip...

I couldn't add anymore photos to my last post...  Sorry about that!  Here are some more pictures from Gatlinburg...

Back home again...

We are home again.  We had a wonderful trip!  The drive was really amazing!  The trees and colors were really spectacular!  We had just thr right blend of rest and adventure.  Apparently we weren't the only ones that decided to go to Gatlinburg this weekend!  It was very crowded, but not too bad any where we went.  We had a great time with our friends and our cabin was great! 
Here is a photo of the cabin and our room:

I am pretty proud of myself!  We did have some great meals, but I made good choices and only snacked a little.  I didn't end up gaining any weight while I was gone.  I was nervous about that.  We did walk a lot one day, but we were in the car exploring most of the time.

I am three weeks out tomorrow and it's starting to feel a little more real.  I have my all day testing on Thursday with labs, an upper GI, and gallbladder ultrasound.  I have to be at the hosptial at 6:30 am!  Yuck!  I am still a ball of random emotions about everything, but I am doing a lot of research to try to prepare myself both mentally, physically and emotionally.

Fun times!

So, I may not be on for the next few days.  I will be in Gatlinburg!  With no computer!  I am so excited about it!  I hope it's all I am dreaming it will be.  We are going with some really great friends and I am sure we will have a great time together.

My Mom got her surgery date today!  She'll be having surgery on Dec 22!  She'll get out of the hospital on Christmas Eve!  So, Christmas is going to be interesting this year.

It's another beautiful day in Indy.  Enjoying the weather and hoping it's just as nice on our trip!

Tuesdays...

Have you ever thought about how random Tuesdays are?  They don't really have a "thing".  Monday is the dreaded day.  Wednesday is "hump day", a half way point.  Thursdays are a celebration for Friday.  Fridays are a day of winding down.  Tuesdays.  Nothing.  I guess it's not Monday anymore. 
Random thought for the day. 

On another note, Happy Birthday to my Daddy!