Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend was busy but fun! Friday night, we went to Jill & Mike's to celebrate Devon & my dad's birthdays. Saturday evening, I met Laura & Jill for dinner & drinks while Cary & Jamey watched the kids. Sunday evening, Cary & Laura had a BBQ for our card club which included everyone's kids. Check out the picture of the kids lined up for supper. How funny is that?! Later that night, Freeberg's kitchen doubled as a dance floor for Jamey, Cary, Mike & the girls. Check out how "low, low, low" the girls can go! Monday was a pretty relaxing day. We didn't do much of anything. All-n-all, it was a great weekend!!!

Say a prayer

Those of you that know my little sister Deena, probably also know that she was diagnosed with placenta previa about 5 weeks ago. First let me start by explaining placenta previa for those of you that don't know what it is. (taken from mayoclinic.com)

Placenta previa is an uncommon pregnancy complication that can cause excessive bleeding before or during delivery. Early in pregnancy, the placenta may implant in the lower part of the uterus. As the uterus grows, the placenta usually moves up and away from the opening of the uterus (cervix). If it doesn't, the cervix may be blocked. This is known as placenta previa.


One of the biggest concerns with placenta previa is the risk of severe vaginal bleeding (hemorrhage) during labor, delivery or the first few hours after delivery. The bleeding can be heavy enough to cause maternal shock or even death.


Last Thursday, Deena gave us quite a scare! She began bleeding on Wednesday evening, through the night & into Friday morning. Deena & Baby were examed & monitored at the hospital on Thursday morning. Deena's doctor, Dr. McKenzie, wasn't able to determine why Deena was bleeding. However, she was able to determine that Deena's placenta did not abrupt (break away from the uterine wall), thank God!!! If Deena's placenta abrupts, the time frame for Deena to get to an ER so Baby can be delivered (via emergency c-section) is sooo small & so risky, pray to God that doesn't happen!!!

Aside from placenta previa, Deena's also contracting. Deena began taking tributaline (sp) to stop the contractions a week or so ago. Dr. McKenzie's hoping that with the tributaline, Deena will only have about 6 contractions an hour. While Deena was being monitored last Thursday morning, she had 8 contractions within 20 minutes, lasting 60-70 seconds each. Not good!!!

Each & every day that Baby grows inside the placenta is a BIG day for Deena & Baby! Some of you have asked if there's anything you can do to help, here's a few ideas....

Stop & see Deena - keep her company. Drop off a good book or movie. Bring her a snack or a meal. Anything to keep Deena content while she lays on the couch would be GREATLY appreciate by all! But most important, keep Deena & Baby in your prayers!!!

Accidents Happen

Yesterday morning, my co-worker gave me a message to call Jamey ASAP! Its not unusual for Jamey to call me at work, but if I'm not available, he doesn't usually leave a message, he just calls back later. When I called & asked what's up, he said, "I'm at the hospital." Well that certainly got my attention!!! Jamey was involved in a car accident going from one job site to the other, driving our Explorer. The only damage to the Explorer is a dented license plate. The other car (KIA) doesn't look so good. Good thing we've got GREAT insurance! ;-) Jamey spent 3 hours at the hospital yesterday afternoon only to find out they don't know what's wrong with him. Jamey wasn't buckled up (shh-he told the cop he was) & his right shoulder hit the steering wheel. He's in an incredible amount of pain & can't move his shoulder. He's suppose to have an MRI tomorrow when the swelling subsides, however, he doesn't think its necessary. (when did he become a doctor?!) Keep Jamey in your prayers that whatever is wrong with his shoulder is minor!

Storytime with Amy

"Storytime with Amy" felt like storytime at the library... ok not really. Amy told LOTS of stories on Saturday afternoon to anyone who would listen. Most of her stories revolved around Tom Cruise, but nonetheless, where VERY entertaining!

Bosom Buddies

Last weekend a few of us put together a softball team as part of a breast cancer fundraiser. I didn't participate, other than making sure the team was fully hydrated, but had a great time! We didn't think we had a shot at winning the tournament, but had high hopes for the beer trophy - it was a sweet lookin' trophy! Keith Meyers not only chose our team name (Bosom Buddies) but also designed our uniforms. If there would've been a trophy for the best uniform, we would've won hands down! Here's a shot of the women from our team. Thanks for a great day ladies! (and gentlemen too!)

A "Little" story...

A close friend of mine Brian Lindahl, known by many as "Little", recently married a teacher from Randolph School, also a friend of mine, Jen Bauer. Kenzie & Lauryn have always known Brian as "Little". The newly married Ms. Lindahl e-mailed me yesterday & said that one of Lauryn's classmates stopped her in the hall & asked what her new husband's name is. Jen said she told the girl that his name is Brian & the girl replied by saying, "Oh! 'Cause Lauryn told me his name is Little." I thought that was so cute! When I asked Lauryn about it last night, she said, "What?! His name IS Little! Who's Brian anyways?"

Golf Season is here!

We had our first family golf outing last week. Kenzie got her first pair of golf cleats & was very excited to wear them out on the course. Lauryn had just as much fun (probably more) riding around in the golfcart & playing in the sand traps as she did swinging the club. We took Collin along so Deena & Baby could rest. Collin was on cloud nine! He just giggled the entire time! Jamey helped him take a couple swings. He just laughed & said "I have to use a GIRL'S golf club! That's silly Jamey!" Its very evident Collin's going to be a man's man when he gets older.

Just For Kix

The girls had their final Just For Kix program last Friday night. Here's a few pictures of them in their costumes posing with family & friends.

Where do babies come from?

My dad came over for supper on Tuesday night. We were discussing Deena & her baby during dinner, when McKenzie interrupted & said, "Grandpa where do babies come from anyways? No one will tell me!" My dad was chewing when she asked, and oh my God, I thought he was going to choke & die! When he finished coughing, he looked at me & asked, "Kel??? McKenzie asked a question..." I looked at Jamey for help & when he just shrugged his shoulders I knew I wasn't getting any help from him. Before I had a chance to answer, Kenzie said "Let me guess? I'm too young to know & you'll tell me when I'm a little bit older." We ALL shook our heads & said "Yes!" in unison. :) I don't know if that was the right way to handle the situation, but that's how we did. I figure since she's only 8 years old, we have some more time before we have to sit down & talk about the birds & bees.

McKenzie has a book about the human body that shows all of the major components that makes us who we are. I overheard McKenzie telling Lauryn one day (this was a while back), "These are sperm & these are eggs. They come together to make a baby." So I guess the only thing I really need to explain is how they come together. :)