Today I went to the Dr to have the 1st cast taken off and the stitches removed. I didn't know that I had 3 different incisions. 2 small ones for the scope, where they removed a bone spur and then the big one to repair the ligaments. Now I understand why my foot hurts so bad. The top picture shows my cankle and the 2 small incisions. 
I went back to work today for the first time since my surgery. I get some funny looks from people when I am on my scooter. My co-workers thought it would be nice to add a flower pinwheel to my scooter. This doesn't make it less embarrassing for me. 
Dylan participated in the Pinewood Derby today. He worked hard with Grandpa Jensen to make the fastest car. It was a close race and Dylan ended in 2nd place. 
The kids got Xbox Live for Christmas. It's crazy to think that they can play with friends from all over. Tonight while Sam was playing she kept saying that "B rad" killed her. After being killed by "B rad" a few times I looked up to see that Brad is the one that is killing her. lol :)
Uncle Dale, Uncle Roy and Ryan at Disneyland. I want to be somewhere warm and sunny. 
This is what I will be sporting the next 6 weeks. Don't be jealous but I think my new wheels are better then yours. 
McKenzie has many ways to entertain herself when she is bored. Today she thought she would try and scare Samantha and Dylan by dressing up as a doll. This is how she came out of her room. 
Brynn and the kids came to visit me today. It was nice to see Trevor and Lola. Lola is getting so big. McKenzie and Dylan took Trevor over to the school to go sledding. I don't think he knew what he was going to do but he was excited to go. 
I have 11 days off before I have to go back to work. What will I be doing?? I think I will catch up on some reading. I might be able to finish a few of these. 
This is Sam's favorite place to go. She will check out a bag full of books a week and read them all. She loves reading. She asked me tonight if I can take her so she can stock up for when I can't drive for a while. I don't think the books she got will last her very long. 
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We visited with Nana on Saturday. She is doing so much better. I could hardly keep up with her. She can't wait to go home.
This is the before picture. The countdown has began. I am starting to get a little nervous about my surgery. Every time I think about the little things that I won't be able to do for 6-8 weeks I start to talk myself out of it. Like how am I supposed to shower? Or how am I going to get to the car if it snows? My biggest concern in the not driving part. I like my freedom to go where I want when I want. I might need to hire a driver. Well this is the before picture of my ankle. You can kind of see in this picture that my right ankle is still a little swollen. I guess that isn't going to go away for a while. I got a pedicure today so that my toes will be pretty for surgery. Not that anyone will care, but I do. 
I remember the excitement as a kid when a boy would show any attention to a girl. The notes passed in school that said "Will you go out with me? Check Yes, No, or Maybe". Well McKenzie is feeling that excitement now. I didn't think the day would come when I would have a daughter old enough to experience this excitement ,well I now have 2. This is the dog that McKenzie got for Christmas from her "boyfriend". When I say "boyfriend" I mean a boy who is a friend who McKenzie can't stop talking about.
I think I have brainwashed my kids. After years of watching the Bachelor my kids now enjoy it as much as I do. Lets hope Brad doesn't screw it up again. 
Dylan got sick a couple days before Christmas with a bad cold. He hasn't been able to play outside much. This is how he spends his time when he isn't bugging his sisters.
My parents take us out for breakfast every New Years day. This tradition has been going on since before I can remember. It started out at Coachmen's Pancake House but we have finally outgrown that place. We went to Denny's this year. It's always great to get together with everyone for breakfast. This is one tradition I look forward to each year. 
