Another GREAT check up

Had another great check up appointment with my doctors on Tuesday. My INR is 1.9 a little on the lower side, but they didn't change anything with my coumadin level because I have been having nose bleeds that have lasted for an hour or so, I think it's because the cold weather and dry air. You gotta love Utah air ;) The doctors told me if I get another nose bleed I am going to have to go see a ear nose throat doctor.

Last night we went Walking with the Dinosaurs!! It was a blast even though we were basically the only ones without little ones. My favorite dinosaurs were the brachiosaurus that the one with the long neck and ankylosaurus with the club for a tail. I still can't believe that the club weighs 150 lbs. CRAZY! Kate (sister in-law) and I made these sweet dinosaur hoodies, well mostly Kate did all I did was cut some stuff.

So I forgot to mention that Lauren Roundy got married on December 30, 2014. Whoot whoot so dang happy for her and Brigder. The wedding was amazing as usual, but it was a cold and windy day 21 degrees to be exact! Don't worry, I had my huge parka on and a nice large scarf. Loved spending time with all our friends and catching up.

Still waiting here...I know I need to enjoy and charish this moment that I am in now because I know and understand that it will come in His time not mine. Sometimes it is really hard to remember that especailly when you are ready to Rock n' Roll!!

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