Imagine this every time you pee...

Okay... I know not all of you are fans of anatomical jokes and interesting medical facts, but; Here is what I expel during just one sitting on the toilet.

This is a collection of about 10 days worth. Looks like a lot of fun, huh?

Ava is loved to death...sometimes literally

Aquarium with Grandma - March 2009

The aquarium is having a new South American exhibit complete with piranhas so we had to go, of course. As we're driving down, Hannah says "Mom, are we going to South America?" Remember she is 9. We had a good lesson in geography!

This is about 4 weeks after having Ava. It's nice getting out of the house.

Nemo and Dory are in this aquarium.

We saw the octopus eat a fish.

Do you think Ava will remember the fish?

L-I-A-R-

My cousin Ashley was playing with the girls last weekend and related the following Charlieism. Ashley asked Charlie to come in and ask me if she could play outside. She disappeared inside and then came out.

Ashley: "What did your mom say?

Charlie: "She said yes"

Ashley: "Are you sure?"

Charlie: "Yes!"

Hannah: "Ashley, you have to be careful cause sometimes Charlie is a LIAR."

Small little chuckles.

Baby Ava Noel

Ava at one month old. She was not cooperative, but we got some good shots.

Easter Dresses

My good friend Melissa took some beautiful pictures of the girls in their Easter dresses. Thanks, Mel.

Invasion of the giant kidney stone

Okay y'all. I thought my health problems were over but...NO! I had a gigantic kidney stone lodged just below my kidney plus a moderate one in my kidney and 4 more in my left ureter. Let me tell you, I thought I was birthing Ava's late coming twin. After 5 days of no movement the Dr.'s decided to do a small surgical procedure and break up the stones. I go back next week to see if it was successful, if there's obstruction they'll have to go inside and remove it. Right now I have some minor pain while I pass the broken up pieces. This picture is the closest I could find to the length of my stone. Mine was a little thicker.

Great Grandma's visit

My grandma, aunt, and cousin came to visit today. It was great to see them. My grandmother just turned 89 and is still movin' strong. I think it's wonderful that my girls are able to have a relationship with her. My aunt Karen and her daughter Lisa came as well with Lisa's kids. Our family is a little weird. There are 10 boy cousins and 3 girl cousins. One girl for each family. We have each grown up in different parts of the country but remain close through letters and Grandpa's family reunions. Now I have all girls and Lisa has all boys. Who'da thought?

Another female anatomy joke...

Sorry to the men out there who are grossed out by these visuals, but I have another funny female anatomy joke.

Charlie came in to watch me nurse the baby and said "Mom, you know how I have a bum crack? Well, you have a boob crack."

New names for female anatomy

Isabelle came out to my mom after watching me nurse and exclaimed..."I just saw mama's big pimple. It sticks out when she feeds Ava."

If I say so myself...

She's adorable if I do say so myself.

Sickness has been prevalent in the Jex household. Everyone has had mild to severe head colds and ear infections. The girls have been excellent in wearing masks and washing their hands when asked. I know it's been really hard for them to stay away from their sister but so far she's still healthy. Chad has been sad not being able to hold his baby as much as he'd like...hopefully he feels well today.