Thursday, November 5, 2009

The Joys of Plaster

Aubrey has been casted for her brace. It was an interesting experience for her. She is very private and was so embarrassed to be wearing watermelon underwear. I didn't know what to expect so it is partially my fault. First they put her in this weird fabric and they cut out a neck hole and arm holes. She was being so goofy!
They first casted her back. Both men pushed hard on her back to get it as straight as possible. Then they had to wait for the plaster to dry.
Then she just waited for it to dry completely.
Then they flipped her over to do the front. She didn't appreciate me taking pictures!
All done! After it dried we went upstairs to take an X-Ray with the cast on. I couldn't believe how much straighter her back was just laying in it. They are custom making her brace here in town. The doctor wanted control over the whole thing. They will place special padding in the brace to best help all the curves. Who knows... maybe this will help after all!

Monday, November 2, 2009

Halloween

Last week was so busy with all the Halloween parties. First I went to Ali's class party. She is Little Red Riding Hood. This is one of her good friends.Here is the whole class. All 35 of them!
I had a little time in between the parties to run to my in-laws house and see my baby. Thank heavens they could keep him that day. I couldn't have done it without them. This is Aubrey's class. The boy in front with the magnet is a "Chick Magnet." I thought that was so clever.

Aubrey and Ali during the Halloween parade!
Then, first thing Friday morning we headed to Idaho. The kids had a four day weekend so we decided to go for a little visit. The 8 hour drive stinks, but I love to be home. The girls were going to a party at Grandma Janet's. Technically, Grandma Janet belongs to Macey and Marley, but Ali thinks she is part of the gang.
Here is Brock, AKA Yoda!! He left those ears on the whole night. He looked so cute!
Here is Brooklyn as a Ladybug! She is so cute!
Here they are before we left to go Trick or Treating!
We ended up over at my Grandparent's home. Brock is officially part of the family! We all have had to lay across my Grandpa's lap and get the famous "Winkie." He has done this since I was small. He just draws a face around your belly button with big ears and such. It is not something I would have done at my age, but I loved it when I was little!!

Aubrey's Award

Aubrey got straight A's this quarter!! The school had a little awards assembly. It was freezing that day, so this was the only good shot! Good job Aubs!