Update on dad

Dad went to the neurosurgeon last week. Apparently the spot that they found only showed up on one of the MRI films, so the doctor was not overly concerned that this is something serious and certainly is not life-threatening. All I can say is thank you for all of your prayers.

Dad is going to have another MRI in January to make sure that the spot hasn't grown at all. If it has, the doctor is going to do a needle biopsy to see if it is a cancerous tumor, but said that even if it is, the tumor is growing in a very treatable area.

Prayers needed please

Tonight at family dinner we got some news that was a little disheartening. My dad went to the doctor a couple of weeks ago because of some headaches that he had been having. The doctor ordered an MRI and they found a small spot on his frontal lobe. No one is quite sure what to make of it. It could be anything from an infection, to the early stages of M.S. to a tumor. My mom and dad are going to the neurosurgeon Thursday of this week.

Please pray for my dad and our family that this is nothing serious. The good news is that his doctor feels that whatever he has is very treatable and nothing to be overly concerned about, but that doesn't make me any less worried.

Gratitude - As Stolen from Misty

My friend Misty started blogging once a day about things that she is greatful for. Since I know that I will never be able to keep up with her "one thing a day" pace, I decided to combine it all into one post.

So, I am thankful for the following things:

My family - we are all very close and talk all the time. In fact, we start to think that something is wrong if we haven't heard from each other all day. I am especially thankful for my husband, Kevin, for giving me a wonderful home and two beautiful boys. Matthew and Alex are what I am most thankful for in my life.

My friends - You know that old poem about friends that you talk to everyday, friends that you talk to once a month and friends that you talk to once a year? I have friends that span the whole spectrum. Luckily, they all understand and are just as busy as I am. I am thankful everyday that I have such a great group of friends that I can turn to at any time.

My job - I LOVE MY JOB!! 'Nuff said!

My health - I am so fortunate that I can provide health insurance for myself and my family, that I never have to worry about my boys getting in to see a doctor because I can't afford it and that God continually pushes me to stay in shape for the sake of my family.

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all get a chance to take some time and give thanks for what you have all been blessed with.

Some pictures of some of my favorite people

I had the opportunity to take a week off a few weeks ago and go south to Del Rio, TX. Thanks to my good friend Laurie for getting the ticket and picking me up in San Antonio. Del Rio was very HOT! I was thinking that it was too hot for October and had to laugh at all of the weenies who were whining the night it got down to 50 degrees. Just to give you some perspective...our high temperature today was 42 degrees, maybe.

Back in January a member of Kevin's family accused me of having an affair with David (wow, that was original...like I hadn't heard that one before). Anyway, the joke was that I was taking Alex to meet his real daddy, but as you will see from the pictures, Alex looks nothing like David so I guess that he must really be Kevin's. Too bad, Laurie would be an excellent step mommy to Alex. HAHAHAHA.

Here is me with Allen...I just love this kid. He can make you smile at any time!


Hm...I don't see a family resemblance...guess my secret is safe!


The Hanline Family


Aunt Laurie and Alex

Adult Halloween

We went to a party last night that one of the CRNA's from the hospital threw at a covered barn. WE HAD A BLAST!!! It was so nice to have an evening of adult activities rather than spending the evening with our mouthy 4 year old (not that I don't enjoy time with them, but both Kevin and I needed a break). I went as Marilyn Monroe this year. Kevin got some playboy pj pants and went as Hugh Hefner. A great time was had by all!

"Marilyn and Hef"


He dipped me and my wig came off.

Alex Baptism

We baptized Alex on Saturday, October 4. It was a bittersweet weekend...as it was 5 years ago that my Grandma Millie passed away. We miss her so much and I just know she would have loved my boys.

We are blessed to have wonderful Godparents for Alex. Thank you to Kristin, Phil, Eric and Jenna for being willing to guide Alex in his spiritual life. You are all very special to us and we love you very much.

Thanks, especially, to my wonderful friend Misty for taking such great pictures of all of us. If you want to see them click here.

Texas in October

I just got back last night from a wonderful visit with my good friend, Laurie, and her family. I took Alex with me and we began our adventure last Tuesday morning at 6AM with a flight from Spokane to Denver, a short stop and on to San Antonio. Now, allow me to brag. Alex didn't cry once, not even a whimper. I think people naturally get very nervous when they see an infant get on a flight...but Alex impressed everyone with his ability to just sit there and be quiet. What a good baby! The drive from San Antonio to Del Rio was another story...have I mentioned that my baby HATES his car seat?

David and Laurie are moving to another home in Del Rio this week, so most of the week was spent packing up and taking small loads to their new house. Then, David gets the bright idea (on Friday night mind you) to have a yard sale on Saturday morning. This story will take an entirely separate blog. Let's just say that David wasn't as organized as he could have been and there were random people wandering into the room that I was sleeping in to look at the tv that was in the room. Ever been woken up by strange people looking at you speaking a foreign language?