That’s what it has felt like in our household this week.
Firstly, I had my surgical review on Wednesday which went very well. For the first time in 12 months I left the specialists office with good news and a more positive outlook.
I’m out of bed…. yay me!!!
Well… in small doses. My bone graft hasn’t yet fully taken but is looking terrific and promising. I’m now on crutches (still non weight bearing), I can climb stairs and hopefully by next week I might even be able to drive. After nearly 6 weeks in bed, a stroll around the house is enough to exhaust me but I’m sure my stamina will improve day by day.
So that was yesterday and today we celebrated my baby’s birthday.
I can’t believe Miss Aimee has turned 12. That is almost a teenager. Where does the time go? It seems like just yesterday that she was a sickly baby fighting for survival. We had some tough years, awful hospital stays, lots of sleepless nights but through it all…. my Aimee has never stopped smiling. Now she is leaving that little girl behind and fast becoming a beautiful young lady. I am so proud of her and love her to bits.
Tonight Aimee had her buddy Gypsy sit beside her at the dinner table for birthday cake and candles – not something we usually allow mind you.
And then, just as my chest is filling with pride, a chance photo catches this…
Linda Lilly Cottage says
Woohoo Kerryanne!! I am so happy for you, you are a brave little soldier and incredibly patient I feel….of course you will take it easy won’t you, nag nag nag.
Happy Birthday Miss Aimee…my children would be thrilled to see those photos and I am sure it made your birthday cake taste even more special! I also love the fact you have your leader badges on….what a wonderful birthday memory!
Kiss Noises Linda Lilly
Sarah says
Hi Kerryanne,
Yeah, whooo hooo! I am so happy to hear that your surgical review went well. Great news!
Happy 12th Birthday Miss Aimee! What a gorgeous young lady she is…& they say dogs are mans best friend, I think Gypsy is girls best friend! Fab photos.
~S~
abeachcottage says
oooh they grow up so fast don’t they?
I emailed you 🙂
S
Sew Useful Designs says
Hi Kerryanne!
Fantastic news for you sweetie – and how liberating it must be to get out of the bedroom for a walk around the house and a change of scenery! 🙂
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS AIMEE!!! 🙂 You are a beautiful young lady… but even more than that, as my Aaron said when he met you…”She’s pretty good at soccer!” Not just a pretty face eh?! 🙂 I have another little story to regale you with next time we meet (if your mum will let me!!!)
Hugs to both of you gorgeous girls (and to Jess and Gyps of course!)
Vikki xx
Kris Meares - Tag Along Teddies says
Hey Kerryanne! WOO! HOO!! Happy Dancing on your behalf that you’re allowed to start roaming around on crutches – YAY! And Happy Birthday to the Angelic Miss Aimee! Had a giggle at the cake sharing photos!! :0) You do know that dog spit is cleaner than human spit, right?! So it’s really Gypsy who should be worried! Tee! Hee! Hee! Not that either of them seem concerned – CAKE!! Have a fabulous weekend in front of your fire – I have fire envy as it’s 2 degrees and dropping below 0 tonight – EEK!! Bear Hugs from the bear about to hibernate!! KRIS
alicew says
Kerryanne, so glad to hear you are getting out of bed and will have more mobility soon! My continued thoughts and prayers are with you…
And Happy Birthday to sweet Miss Aimee! She is beautiful and I had a good chuckle seeing her share with Gypsy…where would we be without these furry creatures to brighten our lives? Hope Aimee’s birthday was bliss…
A Bite of Country Cupcakes says
hAPPY bIRTHday to your little lady!
One more and then a Teenager!
Ahhhh Time marches on alright.
Glad to hear you are up and around…It must feel great.
Baby steps though and all the best with your continued recovery…
Anna Rosa Designs says
Hi Kerryanne,
Oh, your news is music to my ears, lets hope your up doing the jig before long.
Happy 12th Birthday to Aimee.
Gypsy is very lucky to be the babe in your family.
Have a great weekend, don’t overdo it.
Hugs,
Anna
Gail McCormack says
Hi Kerryanne
I’ve got a huge smile on my face after reading your news!!!!
That’s wonderful, fantastic, fabulous – !!!!!!!
Happy Birthday to your lil’ darling!
Have a happy day
xo
Gail McCormack says
Hi Kerryanne
I’ve got a huge smile on my face after reading your news!!!!
That’s wonderful, fantastic, fabulous – !!!!!!!
Happy Birthday to your lil’ darling!
Have a happy day
xo
Deb says
KerryAnne, what fabulous news about your surgery progress. You will start to feel like a new woman, that is just wonderful, I can feel the warmth of your smiles from here.
Happy Birthday to your young lady, they grow up far too quickly don’t they.
Jodie says
Great news kerryanne, A short stroll through the house must feel like a marathon!
our shabby cottage says
What great news Kerryanne. I hope things progress on the upward trail from now on. Happy Birthday to your Miss Aimee too. What a priceless photo that is too!!! Well done on catching it.
i cant sew says
great news! (ignore my whinging please) hope you keep going from strength to strength. happy birthday to aimee… i am curious what a 12 year old likes as one of my goddaughters turns 12 this month and i want to post her something but not sure what. if you could let me in on any ideas i would greatly appreciate it 🙂
mmmwwwaahh rosey
The Pink Poodle says
dear kerryanne….FANTASTIC news..
there will be no stopping you soon girl!!
happy belated birthday to your beautiful girl..
MMMM!!! how clever your little doggie..knows where the yummies are!!
keep warm in this cold snap..
xx andrea
Lucinda Obrien says
Awwww.. now I have warm fuzzy feeling.So glad all is good in your world..you deserve it so much.Happy Birthday to your little girl.My son turns 12 tomorrow,cant believe it either!
Take care of you’
lucinda x
Alison Gibbs says
Kerryanne what afbulous news. You must be on cloud 9!!
Happy birthday to sweet Aimee.
Mmmm..yummy icecream cake.
Alison
Lisa @celebrate CREATIVITY says
Great news and cute birthday photos.
shabbydreaming says
Hi Kerryanne, OMG!! where have I been I had no idea you had all this going on in your life! I feel terrible!!!
Thrilled to hear your on the mend!!
Hoping your having a wonderful weekend!!
mands
p.s happy Birthday wishes to your Gorgeous Gal!
Sugar Bear says
Oh Kerryanne – so h appy to hear you got good news at the docs. You deserve it. Happy birthday to Aimee! I love the photos with Gypsy. They make quite the pair.
Karla
karlascottage.typepad.com says
Congratulations! And what perfect timing, I’m glad you were up in time to see the birthday party!
Alicia ~ Time Worn Style says
happy birthday Amy, love the photos!! Yes where does that time go I wonder, my eldest is doing Year 11 now yikes!!
Alicia
Alicia ~ Time Worn Style says
Sorry Aimee, I didnt mean to spell your name incorrectly. People get my name wrong all the time, its actually pronounced A liss ea, not Aleesha like most say :0)