What a Pain in the... Foot?

Waiting too long + Excruciating foot pain = $700.00 Orthotic footbraces or maybe even surgery!

Yep... that's what I heard at the Podiatrists office today!

For the last 6 months I've been complaining of heel pain (to my family and friends).

It started a small throb... grew into a huge pain... and finally got to where I couldn't walk without limping.

Today I finally had enough.

I decided to bypass my regular Family Medicine doctor and go straight to the specialist.

I called the Podiatrist this morning and was able to get in TODAY (due to a cancellation).

After several x-rays they determined I have a large bone spur on my heel that is putting pressure on my tendon and restricting its movement.

Unfortunately because I waited so long to go to the doctor, I now get to wear night splints on my feet to keep the heels stretched out when I sleep. The splint prevents the arch of the foot from becoming contracted at night.

Then during the day, I get to wear a pair of lovely orthotic shoes with splinted inserts . I haven't picked the shoes out yet... but I'm sure they are TOTALY UGLY!

Be forewarned that you'll probably hear me bitching about my foot (feet) for a while still. The doctor said the symptoms will not resolve quickly. Most patients find relief within about three months... and some take one year.

In the meantime I'll be getting cortisone shots in my heel to help the tendon. We'll hope it works because the next step is surgery.

Yuck!

We finally saw SUN so we went FISHING

I wasn't sure we were EVER going to see Blue Sky...

But finally this weekend we did.

We decided to head out of town, take a day trip, have a picnic and do a little fishing.

My dad and Bryant tried to catch fish... but the water was still a little too high

Bryant finally decided he had enough fishing... so he decided to take a swim in the lake.


He loved jumping over the wake/waves the bass boats made.

Bryant also climbed a few trees. Another favorite activity when we're fishing.

All our activity made us hungry hungry hungry.

So, we stopped and had a wonderful picnic lunch.

Then we just relaxed.

Zac reclined in his lawn chair.

Mom stood around looking gorgeous!

And I sat and got sunburned! (not on purpose!)

All this fishing, etc made me in the mood to go camping.

I hope the weather stays nice so we can pack up the tent and head out soon.

Check out that Easter Stash!

The Easter Bunny knows Bryant well.

He knows Bryant would much rather have a tennis racket and balls than candy.

But what kid doesn't need at least a chocolate bunny... and Bryant's chocolate bunny had 12 inch ears!

Bryant was up bright and early coming down the stairs to see if the Easter Bunny had visited him. He was a little unsure and was trying to peak over the wall...

He loved his giant eared Chocolate Bunny.

He immediately chewed the bunnies ears off!

Then later we got dressed and went over to Grandpa and Ganny's house.

Bryant wanted to take his Easter Bunny soccer ball to show everyone.

The ball played music and vibrated too. Bryant LOVED that dumb thing...

The Easter Bunny left Bryant a note at our house saying that he was worried Bryant already knew all the hiding places in our yard. So this year the Easter Bunny hid the eggs in Grandpa and Ganny's yard. Indeed this was a bit more challenging for Bryant... plus he loved having something to look forward to when we got to Ganny and Grandpa's.

He found a ton of eggs.

In the end he was extremely happy. This year the Easter Bunny left money in some of the eggs! Not only did some eggs contain change... but some contained paper money too!

Bryant ended up netting $11.43 from his eggs.

So now I want to know.... Can the Easter Bunny leave me some eggs too next year?

Easter Stud or Dud?

I let Bryant pick out his own Easter outfit this year.

This is what he picked out...

Is he a stud or a dud?

Japan Comes to Boise

If you hadn't already guessed, we are sports enthusiasts.

We might not play all the sports... but we love watching them!

Over Spring Break, Zac scored us an invitation to watch a Youth Soccer Game that was

Japan vs. U.S.A.

This was cool for several reasons:

#1- I used to play Varsity Soccer in High School. I love soccer!

#2- I have a real affinity for Japan. We had a Japanese Exchange student who lived with us when I was in Elementary school. Then in college I had 3 roommates that were Japanese Exchange students! I love their culture!

#3- The U.S.A team was actually from Boise... so it was really cool. We even knew a girl on the team. She had been one of Zac's Teacher's Assistants a few years ago.

The thing that wasn't so cool was that it was Pouring (and I do mean POURING) down rain and only 35 degrees! It was so cold and wet that we had to stop at the store to buy hats, raincoats and umbrella's.

But in the end... even though it was cold... we all gave it a thumbs up.

Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant

Spring Break was the perfect time to get some culture and class into my son!

So I rounded up Ganny too and we took Bryant to the Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant.



The Mona Lisa offers a a leisurely, romantic meal of delectable entrees and fine wines amidst the streetlights of a classic European town.




The building is a turn of the century building, once Nampa's blacksmith shop, and is ideal for any special occasion, or for simply doing something out of the ordinary (like teaching your 6 year old son some finer dining manners!)

We dipped an array of fresh breads, fruits and vegetables into smooth melted cheese. Afterwards, we enjoy a mouthwatering rich and creamy chocolate fondue dessert with strawberries, bananas, cheesecake and much more!


It was An Unforgettable Dining Experience