Valentines

I just wanted to post a little about Valentine's Day.....I know a little late posting since Valentine's was a little over a week ago. Jarod usually isn't into Valentine's Day and doesn't like it when this day roles around! Go figure I think most guys are like that. On the other hand I like all holidays...even though I don't consider Valentines a holiday. I just like the thought of getting something a little special one extra day out of the year. We had a wonderful day that day. Jarod didn't get me flowers or candy but did get me some new nike pants. I love them!! I got Jarod I love you cookies and a flask. I don't know if he will use it a whole lot, but he has always wanted one. I even had them engrave J-Rod on it. If you don't know a lot of people call him J-Rod.....especially ALL the neighbor kids! haha. I think they think it is funny. We did spend most of the morning around the house and then headed to E-Ville.

We stopped at PetsMart since the humane society is always their on saturdays. I fell in love with this one dog that was part pitbull and part weimeriner. She was the one of the prettiest dogs I have seen and so loving. If only she was smaller. After that we stopped at the hospital to see my dad and give my mom and g-ma some yummy chocolate. And my dad finally got to come home last monday!! He still has to work some things out with his surgery he had this past January....this has been such a long process. But atleast his infection is GONE. We had plans to eat out and decided to eat at Akropolis (if that is how you spell it). We have never ate their and thought we would try it out. It was a really pretty restaurant but I don't think we will eat their again. Jarod hated his food and mine was okay. I just think we don't like Greek food. Most people have said they liked it....it's not our thing! We went home after eating and just enjoyed the night together and finally got to watch Fire Proof. I have heard people talk about this movie for a long time. Just like everyone else I thought the movie was really good! I loved the part in the end where they meet up in the firestation.....it made me cry. And I usually don't cry in movies. Overall a perfect day!! Enjoy the pictures.

Is this really what I have to eat?

Ready to dig in!

I love you cookies! Jarod took a bite out of his.

In loving Memory of Andon Knepp

Today I wanted to dedicate this post to Andon Joseph Richard Knepp! I wanted to do this for my blogger friend Chelsa and her family in memory of this little angel. I think the Owens Family (Courtney) had an awesome idea about having family, friends and people near and far dedicate a post to this litle angel. We all know he is dearly missed and loved so much!! My heart is still going out to Chelsa, Ryan and Brycen and hoping they cope day by day. I know Chelsa is such a strong girl with an amazing heart. I did not make anything for Andon like some bloggers have but I am putting a picture up that Chelsa had commented on in the past. Previously I had taken this picture because it reminded me of my little sister looking down on me and my family one day when we were taking pictures on a beautiful fall day. But today I thought I would post it because it reminds me of Andon and all the other angels shining down on ALL of us. I just love this picture!! I hope you do to.



I also have a poem I found for you Chelsa:)

Tiny Footprints on a Mother's Heart

When a baby arrives, be it for a day, a month, a year or more, or perhaps only a sweet flickering moment-the fragile spark of a tender soul, the secret swell of a new pregnancy. the goldfish flutter known to only you-you are unmistakeningly changed...the tiny footprints left behind on your heart bespeak your name as Mother.

Staying strong

I know most of the blogs I follow have posted prayer requests for Chelsa, Ryan, B and their extended family but I just have to do the same. They need all the love and support now during this time. Chelsa is such an amazing girl and it just breaks my heart to know that she lost her precious little Andon. I know he is in a wonderful place now but at the same time he would of had a perfect little family here. I guess we will never know some of the questions we have. Chelsa when you read this ( I know you keep up with your blogging. haha) I just wanted to let you know I know the pain you are feeling from your loss. You are an amazing mommy and if you need anything just ask!!

I also wanted to update you a little on my dad. I know previous posts talked about his surgery he had about three weeks ago and how he hasn't been feeling good. Well...they admited him to Deaconess yesterday. He called one of his doctors down in evansville since nothing was getting better after he had been to the ER at DCH and multiple calls to his doctor that did the surgery. The doctor in evansville seen his blood work and told him he would be admitted. The doctor that admitted him is great and I think he such a great doctor! I know he will take care of my dad and hopefully get ride of this infection that he has. I haven't heard much about the tests they have done yet but have been asking the doctors and nurses questions when I was there yesterday. I feel I have to my dad's advocate since I am a nurse. I am so glad I am a nurse because I love my job and want to help people get better. I also want the same for my dad. I want to watch over him and give him updates b/c I know sometimes everything doesn't get passed along to the patient. I just keep praying and hope it is nothing serious b/c my dad seems to get infections easily. I just hate to see him in the hospital b/c he is still young in my eyes and has been through so much. He keeps telling me I know I am going to get a PICC line....which he has had his fair share. And is scared to see what they say....I don't blame him!! I hope he isn't in the hospital too long and I am just asking if you could say a little prayer for him. Thanks so much!