The Evolution of a Broken Arm... (Warning- Pics included)

On April 3rd I told Jerm that I was headed out for a run.  It was a beautiful spring evening, and I could not get outside fast enough.  As I headed out into the garage I decided to strap on my roller-blades instead.  I skipped my helmet and took off out of my neighborhood.  I had a killer, hour long, uphill workout.

As I headed home, I started to get nervous.  I was one block away from home, and it was a straight shot downhill.  I hesitated- but I didn't want to ruin my socks...yes...THAT was my logic.  So I headed down, quickly picking up more and more speed.  I was going too fast, and I knew I was going to crash.  I was on the street, so I picked a lawn to shoot for.  As soon as I hit the curb I went air born.  I hit on all fours (both elbows, both knees), and my head and face.  Five cars drove by, and I was scared.  Luckily, a neighbor kid walked past and was able to go get help.  A neighbor rushed to my aid, getting my skates off, and walking me home.

Jerm took me to the ER, tossing my roller-blades in the trash on our way out.  X-rays revealed a severely broken arm.  My ulna snapped and jammed back into my elbow, shattering it.    That night I was splinted, and an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon was made.

I had surgery on April 11th.  To say I was thankful that my mom was able to come down and help is an understatement.  I was in a cast for two weeks, and started physical therapy the day the cast came off.  I meet with my PT twice a week, and have a very long way to go in my recovery.

The night I fell.

I'm no doctor, but that bone might be broken.

The morning after my surgery.

Two weeks post-surgery.  

Slightly bruised and swollen.  :)

My super cool cast.

5 weeks post-surgery.

Ahhhhh...

all my bones back where they are supposed to be, 

and on the road to recovery. Now if I could just bend it!!!! :)

MIA- Picture Explosion!!

The Chatfield Family has had a very rough month and a half, to say the least.

Here are a few pictures of our lovely ladies.

Amy ready to backpack around Europe.

Painting a birdhouse

Meggie and her cool sunglasses

Ready for another beautiful spring day

Dress Up!!!

The Easter blues

hats...

Meggie loves her Papa Bear

Grandma Visits!!!

T-shirts made by me

Easter morning

Messy Meg

The other day I had to call my classroom.  I listened to my voice mail outgoing message.  

I thought to myself, "Who is this person?  The responsible teacher?  This married mother of two?  What happened to that crazy high school kid?  And how in the world is it possible that I am 30 years old and drive a mini-van?????"  Hmmmm...something to think about. :)

Growing up isn't always easy or fun.  Sometimes it takes you by surprise.  I am enjoying my life so much lately.  I am so thankful for my girls, and my husband.  I am grateful for my job, my students, and all that Jerm and I have.  Whoa!  That was heavy...and deep... :)

Hine-N-Go-Betti

"I'm hiding.  You can't see me."

Ski date...

Jerm and I got away for a ski date last Sunday.  

We had a wonderful time up at Powder Mountain.

A couple funny quotes from the girls:

Amy- "Look mom!  It's the Dream Star!! (actually, that's Venus, honey).  No, it's the Dream Star, and that's where Neverland is."

Meg watching the mama apes with their little babies on Tarzan.  She comes to me and pats my shoulder- "Big mama.  Big, big mama."

Meg after a sharing issue at school- " I cry, mama.  sniffle.  I cry."

Spring Has Sprung!!!

Spring is here, and our wonderful little family is now able to spend more time outside!!

I cannot get over how much Meg has grown since last summer.  She is swinging and sliding and keeping up with Amy so well.  She loves playing in the play house.  Amy really enjoys kicking her soccer ball and playing with her t-ball set.  She also loves to swing.  At least I have two daughters, so my arms get an even workout. :)

We also cleaned up the yard and broke out the fire pit!  The girls loved it.  Meg looked over to us and said, "I'm happy!"