Life is returning to a degree of normalcy this week. I’ve been asked by numerous people what is going to happen to my knee surgery. As some of you know I was supposed to go under the knife last Wednesday, the day after Jamie’s heart surgery.
Obviously, it didn’t happen and has been postponed indefinitely until we can pay off Jamie’s humongous medical bills. He feels horribly about this but I would have felt horribly if I’d had my knee surgery and then we would have had his heart fallout. Talk about being in dire financial straits.
My silver lining, though: Thanks to some unused travel vouchers and some major miracles, the kiddos and I are going on a Disney Cruise to Mexico during Spring Break…for just $49.
No, we can’t afford to bring Jamie who has to work. The situation is not that miraculous. 
On another good note, the weather has been ideal–sunny and in the 60s so the kiddos and I have been venturing outdoors every day. Whether it’s doing our homework in the backyard on the grass or playing at Prospect Park….
Or hiking Red Rocks.
Not to mention playing with BFF Seanie at our favorite haunts in nearby Golden (which we fell in love with last year). Activities included playing at Lion’s Park playground, biking along Clear Creek to the secret slide, throwing rocks for hours, and picnicking by the pond.
Call me crazy but does this picture disturbingly resemble an engagement photo?
To save face, I’m calling it a good ‘ol boy headlock.
Hands down, our favorite pastime is visiting the chickens at the Clear Creek History Park.
Yes, that sign does read “keep off fence.”
In their defense, neither of them can read yet.
Parental supervision: fail.
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