Kira's wisdom tooth removal went well.

Kira's wisdom tooth removal went well. They had planned to do all 4 at once, but we decided on doing 2 on one side. It seemed excessive to do 4 at once.

So far I'm healing up ok. I'm about to get brave and try to eat some pizza. 😂 I know I haven't been responding to comments - I've been resting a lot. I'll get around to it in the next few days.

I hope y'all are doing well. ❤️

I'm feeling ok - just tired.

I'm feeling ok - just tired. Tylenol and Ibuprofen are keeping any pain in check for now. I'm sorry to anyone I haven't responded to. I've been resting and taking it easy since this afternoon. I'm actually probably about to call it a night soon.

Shaun went back with me for the procedure and I think he's the one needing checked on. He's always had terrible experiences with dentists and I think he was triggered today by the sounds. He's been wayyy more off than I have today. I am usually really happy to go to the dentist and today was no exception. I must have been a hippo or a crocodile in a past life because I could just about go to sleep with someone working in my mouth.

Anyway. I'm finishing up some things and going to bed. I hope y'all are doing well! ❤️

I just had my top 2 left wisdom teeth removed.

I just had my top 2 left wisdom teeth removed. One was fully grown in and the other was coming in sideways. They shared a little cavity where they met. The dentist said it's better to remove them now rather than when I'm older.

Kira's next. She's got a sideways one trying to come in. Her appointment is later this week.

Oh, Harley.

Oh, Harley. Yes, this is exactly the reason we put covers on the couch - so you can burrow under them for a snug, hidden nap. 😂😂😂

I spent some time away from home this week.

I spent some time away from home this week.  I went to see Sabrina since we're not sure how much longer she'll be with us.

I guess we have a weird relationship.  She's a few years older than me and used to babysit me and my brother.  Our moms used to be best friends.  Needless to say - we spent some time together when we were younger.  As we grew up and grew apart we lost touch, but reconnected on here a couple of years ago.  I saw her a couple of times before she left Alabama and it was always great hanging out with her and catching up.  Though I lived a much more sheltered life than she did and you would think we don't have much in common, we can literally sit and talk for hours on end.  I don't know if it's because we share so much history or what, but she feels more like family than anything else to me.

We talked on the phone not long ago and she mentioned me coming to visit now that she lives in Phoenix.  I thought about it and decided to go.  I'm not working or anything at the moment so why the hell not?  I spent a few days with her, the pups, and her friend / roommate Beth.  It was a really fun time.  My last night there especially felt like a slumber party and it was awesome.  We did nails, karaoke in the bedroom, ordered pizza, listened to music, and just talked and enjoyed each other's company.  I've promised her that if she's still kicking on her birthday in May that I'll come back for a pool party.

I didn't see much of Arizona except for my drive to Phoenix and back, but that's ok - I went to see Sabrina.  Arizona will be there.  I will say that I drove through some mountainous areas that were gorgeous.  The first silhouette of a Saguaro I saw against the sunset on the mountain made me feel like I could die happy. Then there was a forest of them!  I loved seeing the yards full of cacti and palm trees.  It felt like a whole new world.  I would love to take the kids and Shaun and go explore.  Maybe we will one day.  Anyway, this was the first time I drove hundreds of miles away from home and back by myself and it felt pretty liberating.  I felt free.

Overall, I am grateful for the whole experience.  I am really glad I got to see my friend while I still could and I hope it's not the last time I do.  I would much rather have this time with her than a bunch of regrets about missed opportunities after she's gone.  Here are some photos of us and the pups.  We basically lived in pajamas the whole time I was there so pardon our fanciness.  I hope it's not too much for y'all to handle. 😂

Me, Sabrina, and Jerseybell

Me and Beth. I don't know what I'm doing with my face. 😂

Me and Sambosy. He gives big wet smooches.

Today is our girl's 22nd birthday.

Today is our girl's 22nd birthday. We are so grateful she came into our lives. We didn't do a big, spectacular celebration, but we did take her shopping, give her a few presents, and get takeout from Red Lobster. I promised to paint her nails today, too - if she ever comes back downstairs. 😂 Shaun found a bakery to make her a strawberry shortcake like she wanted. We really hope her day was good and that she knows how much she is loved.

Happy Birthday, Kira! We love you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I haven't bragged on her in a minute, but...

I haven't bragged on her in a minute, but Kira has still been at it. These are some of the things she's made recently, and OF COURSE they were delicious. 

I was talking to my mom earlier and was about to get off the phone because I was hungry and as if by magic a pancake appeared from behind the couch not 10 seconds later. 😂😂😂 That's how she do. Sneak the food up on you when you least expect it. 😂

Speaking of sneaking the food... when she made those Snickerdoodles Shaun was EXHAUSTED... but Kira made him stay awake long enough to try one. 😂 He loved them and said they'd be good with icing and then went to bed. So then she looked up an icing recipe and made some. It didn't turn out acceptable by her standards, but the fact that she tried was sweet. We are so lucky to have this kid. ❤️

Homemade peanut butter cups

Snickerdoodles

Sugar cookies with Reese's pieces