July 4th Celebration

So, with me being out of commission from surgery I am just now getting to the 4th of July. Why oh why does a holiday have to fall in the middle of the week. I would say luckily I wasn't working due to my knee, but I would of rather of been at work. Since it fell like it did, Jeff and I kept it pretty low key. I did lay out (well under the shade), just to get out of the house. It was nice and HOT!

Happy 4th of July!

Trying not to get too hot ;)

LOVE that sweet smile :)

So, finally the weekend was here. Jeff's brother and his family came (with some cousins) to their parents. They enjoyed swimming for 2 days, eating homemade ice cream and FIREWORKS. Of course, I wasn't even considering getting in the pool with all those kids (even adults that acted like kids, ha). I did however sit out in the heat once again and watched while they played. Have I mentioned that I have a wonderful husband? He set up a fan to blow on me so I wouldn't get too hot since I wasn't getting in the water. In my previous post I posted a picture of me shaving my legs, well it happened on the day everyone was at J's parents. Yes, Jeff went inside and gathered everything I would need and made me shave. Guess that was a hint! ;) Jeff ended the night with shooting fireworks (his favorite thing is to make things go BOOM!), and we got my parents to come and watch as well. There is nothing like ending the day with family. Hope you all had a great holiday!

She wanted her picture taken, can you tell?

Hair wrap :)

Jared's splash (one of the many kids, ha!)

My MIL (hopefully, she won't find out I posted it)!

Kailey jumping

Kayla and Jeff (not sure why the picture wouldn't turn)

LOVE,

J&K

Post Surgery Catch-Up

Well, I made it through surgery, through getting my stitches out and starting therapy. I now remember why I said I wouldn't have knee surgery again. It wasn't the surgery or the getting the stitches out BUT the therapy. Oh my! I have so many people to thank. Jeff and I are definitely loved. We had people bring us food, happies, encouraging words and prayers! My list would be long if I listed everyone, but for everyone who did something, THANK YOU! I do want to thank mine and Jeff's mom. I am not sure what we would of done without you. I appreciate EVERYTHING! Also, my sister and BIL who took the time to drive me to and from work last week. I can't forget my husband, who did everything he could to make sure I was comfortable at all times. I saw another side of you through this experience, and it made me love you that much more. I am definitely blessed to of found my other half. Love you, Squinty!!

Enough of that. :) I went into surgery on June 27th, and Jeff got to witness me passing out for the first time. I think it scared him a tad bit. Surgery went great! The next days consisted of me sleeping a lot due to pain meds. I finally decided to ween myself off, so that I could get back to life. I was very upset about getting my stitches out, but luckily it wasn't bad. My mom brought headphones so I could listen to music (REALLY LOUD) to take my mind off of it. Great thinking, mom! Then immediately started therapy, OY!

I am now on my third week of therapy. I am now in a bendable brace during the day, but am supposed to sleep in the straight leg brace. The bending of my knee is coming along and am ready to chunk my crutches. I have added pictures below to show the progress.

After Surgery

After getting stitches out, and working on bending my knee

Shaving for the first time after surgery, yes I had to document ;)

Finally, a bendable brace!! :)

Again, thank you for those of you who took the time to do anything for me, even if it was a text to check on me. You will never know how much I appreciate all of you!

Love,

K