Lexi!

Today marks the year anniversary of Alexis Verzal's injury. As I reflect back on the year I am amazed by God's faithfulness. I remember the phone call I received that night and the sick feeling that came over me, preparing for the worst and praying for the best.

God answers prayers.

Tiffany and Brandon have endured the unimaginable with a strength and peace that only God can give. Their journey is a reflection of Christ's love. My friend Kenzie reminded me this morning that, "He promises that "in all things" He will work for the good of those who love him..." Lexi's journey has been a testimony to His word.

We are so proud of you, Lexi!

Read Brandon's amazing year in review update here: http://www.carepages.com/carepages/AlexisLinn/updates

And a news story from the Omaha World Herald here:

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1200&u_sid=10600984

Four Year Check Up

Caden's 4 year specs: Height 3'1" (In 5% - what a shocker!) 34 pounds (In the 25%)

Caden, Grant and I went to the 4 year check up today. And boy is that a doozy!
He kept asking us this morning if he was going to get bandaids today at the doctor.

So... 4 shots later, yes he was sporting 4 big bandaids on his legs.


Caden did not cry once! He squeezed my hand and held his breath for each one. Grant was SO impressed at how tough his boy was. So was the nurse. Caden, we are so proud of what a BIG boy you are!

Things I love and Things that ACTUALLY Work!

Pandora Radio
http://www.pandora.com/
A website where you can create a custom radio station by typing in your favorite artist or song. It will then create a station with similar artists.


Warts No More (by Forces of Nature)
http://www.forces-of-nature.net/warts.php
So this is one of those embrassing things no one likes to admit or talk about...but I have to because this stuff REALLY works!!! And it doesn't hurt!!! I had a plantars wart on my heel for the last 4 years (callused over and everything), I used the extra strength formula... Gone! No painful experience at the dermatologist! It's supposed to work on all warts, even those on the face.


Orange TKO Cleaner
http://www.tkoorange.com/
Dude, this stuff is awesome. Picked it up at a Farmers Market of all places. If you get permanent glue on your hands, it's the only stuff I know that will ACTUALLY GET IT OFF. Even the lava scrub stone can't do what this stuff does.

It's great for everything from Successfully getting sticky sticker residue off new glassware to cleaning windows, floors, toilets... you name it, it does it. And it's non-toxic!


The One Year Chronological Bible (NIV)
I am successfully in Leviticus right now. I love reading the bible this way. I minored in History and so this Chronological layout really helps me put everything together. Did you know that there are specific instructions about cleansing your house if it has mildew?

Valentines in Austin

We drove up to visit Moppy in Austin last weekend and we had such a great time!
Let me start off by saying how well I packed. So the weather forcast predicted upper 60s and 70s ALL WEEKEND. Well, a cold front moved in Friday night and all Saturday was 40s and 50s. Thanks alot Wunderground!
Poor Grant was stuck with short sleeved tees and 1 beanie to keep him warm. He was a real trooper.

First stop... Austin's best... HOMESLICE PIZZA!

The highlight for Caden was when the ticket arrived in a glass with smarties in place of mints. Truly one of the coolest places to eat if only for that reason alone.

Next Stop... Hey Cupcake! We drove past the little retro trailer 20 plus times throughout the weekend and the line was no less than 10 people long!

Yeah, they really are that good!

My fave was the Red Velvet. But one of their most popular cupcakes is the "Michael Jackson". It's a chocolate cupcake with Cream Cheese icing.

We loved the live music. This dude was playing at Hey Cupcake. But there were people playing guitars and fiddles outside other shops along Congress.

Later that night we ate at Shady Grove and enjoyed more of Austin's relaxed atmosphere and food. Caden got a tie-dyed tee shirt that says Keep Austin Weird.

Then for Valentines day, Grant took me to Cookie Lounge.

You choose the dough, mixin and coffee or flavored milk. They bake it and bring it out to you. It was SO fun! Grant got a brownsugar white chocolate carmel apple cookie. I ordered a sweet cream white chocolate blueberry cookie. YUM!

Oh, and I got Toasted Marshmallow Milk!

Happy Valentines Day!