Saturday, May 17, 2008

Mother's Day...Crystal Clear!

I am very happy to finally report I can see! Free and Clear:) I have been so throughly enjoying my new eyesight that I can't imagine why didn't I do this sooner? my vision the day after the procedure 20/15!!! Woo hoo! I have to admit I had a bit of a hard time the day of the procedure. Luckily, there was a nice stress reducing drug offered (of course by the doctor) and it was pretty smooth sailing from there. The doctor did have to tell me to quit shaking my legs. The procedure is so quick and painless. I really could barely believe it was over that quickly. This truly feels like a miracle. To be able to see after such a small amount of time. It really has me thinking about Superman and X-ray vision...they really might not be that far off...the technology is amazing...the X-ray vision could be next!

Of course Mother's Day was wonderful especially because I was seeing so nice and clear:) The weekend really started off wonderful when The manager from Albertsons called to inform me that my daughter Lexi had entered me into the "Queen For a Day" at their store....What!@!#%@# Me? Yes, and her writing was one of the top two, and they have my prize waiting for me. Would I like to pick it up or they could deliver it to me? I was completely floored! I want to type in the entire thing she wrote for me. It was amazingly sweet and kind, which I rarely am, so it was extra kind of her:) I decided she might be embarrassed if I typed the whole thing in so...I suppose I will refrain, but it was one of the most rewarding mother experiences I have ever had!

Me and my girls! What sweeties they all were this day. I am so grateful to them all for helping to make my day great:) As us moms know Mother's Day is sometimes quite the challenge. (I know you know what I mean). I remember my mom mostly crying a lot on Mother's Day...especially when we had to sing "When There's Love At Home" in sacrament meeting. I am sure my mom would love to know... I now totally get the crying on Mother's Day and I am truly sorry for all of the fighting that happened on that day...especially for the fights during the love at home song;)

My collection of flowers from the day! I LOVE fresh flowers. Having fresh flowers on my counter is one of my favorite things. It brings such peace and life into our home. Thanks to my D.H. he helped get me a set of these. Also, my Wonder Mill!!! I am very excited...look out bread pans I am returning:)

Here come my slue of pictures with my little girlie's. Here is my picture with Vivi. She made me a fabulous necklace that she keeps me in 24/7:) I am so glad to have the pictures but...come on could someone have told me how utterly awful these jeans make me look? Unfortunately, I had to delete many a picture...sure, let's blame it on the jeans. I am happy to report that my lovely M/day pictures have me back on my diet....going strong!@!

Ava with mom. Ava gave me a wonderful "all about my mom" page. She said I was 32 and weighed 30 pounds....she is my favorite;)

Lilli made me a REAL clock! I was very impressed. It is a great clock to have around:)

Lexi gave me the prize I won from her entering me in the contest...a bunch of fun stuffs:)

We finally made it over to celebrate with Grandma later that evening. Here are Lilli and Ava showing Grandma the cards they made her. They all did a really nice job on cards for Grandma.


Last but not least, Lilli made me this delicious and darling cake! What a thoughtful girl she is:) we all got to enjoy it and were grateful for the treat:)

10 comments:

Melanie said...

I'm so glad your surgery went well Janae! It looks like you had a wonderful Mother's Day. It is so fun to see all your cute girls. I wish Marianne had sisters!

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Unknown said...

I'm glad the surgery was quick and painless and now you can see! That is so awesome! I think Matt should have it done.

I'm also glad you had a nice Mother's Day. That was so sweet of Lexi to enter you in a contest and because of what she wrote and the fact that you are an awesome mom, you were one of the winners! That is so neat.
I loved seeing all the pictures of you and your girls. :-)

Karrie said...

You are convincing me that I should just "man up" and get that eye surgery...We need to talk at lunch on Wed. about all the specifics K. Great Mother's Day post...I don't get what you mean about the pictures and needing to go back on a diet you look great!

LaRae said...

Janae - you are such a beautiful mom with such beautiful daughters. I am glad you had a happy mother's day. I was very touched by the thought of Lexi entering you in a contest & writing about you. I would love to know what she wrote!

How cool that you were able to see your beautiful mother's day flowers from across the room without having to wear glasses or contacts.

LaRae said...

I just noticed Vivi's dress in the mother's day picture. She looks very cute & I am so glad to see our little girl dresses getting re-used! Katie also noticed how long Lexi's hair is getting. Looks like Lexi is well on her way to her next "locks of love" donation.

Kristy said...

What a fun mother's day!! How neat that Lexi entered you in the contest!!!! Our children seem to surprise us when we are about ready to strangle them!!! Great post!!

Katie said...

First off, it sounds like you are a much better patient that I am. I cant handle things in my nose, I would freak if anyone came near my eyes. Looks like you made a haul for mothers day and Im very impressed with Lexi for entering you in the contest.

wende said...

wow janae! your eye surgery sounds great, i'm so glad it went for you. maybe some day....if i can brave it. what a great mother's day! that lexi, what a thoughtful cutie she is! you deserve it!

patsy said...

Wow~ way to go Lexi!! I am so thrilled that you won- fantastic-
I love that you can see- I have heard so many people talk about how wonderful it is.
Your girls are so darling!