Two of his buddies are July babies too.
Party time.. cookout and sleepover.
Cookout.
Tree fun.
Fire!
Sleepover.
Morning surf.
Shaka, home!
Monday, July 31, 2023
PaintBall
Hudson's buddy birthday party. He wanted to go play paintball then get ice cream with his friends.
They had a great time. Pelted but happy. Ouch!
The crew.
Ready to play.
Boys.
Armor up.
Ready for battle.
Well?
I spy.
Helping out.
I spy again.
Did you get hit?
Aiming.
Round ?
Feather find.
Resting.
I spy?
Got hit.Welts!
They got you.
Ouch!
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Ankle accident journal
Happy, Healthy, Smart and Strong!!!!!
Isn't that the truth. WOW. I am sooo grateful that I did not get seriously hurt.
Went to ride on Friday. It just seemed like an off day. Tired, dazed and confused. Pip was up in a paddock vs. being in her normal pasture. I got her and she didn't seem super excited to see me. She actually walked away from me which she NEVER does. Got her, noticed he back shoe was coming off, so we pulled it off. Groomed her then took her to my car where I tack her up. I am always iffy on this procedure since I let her graze while doing so. Got her saddled, grabbed my phone so that I could see when was the last time she got her shoes, then went to get on. My hands were full with my phone so I let her reins be loose on her neck. I knew exactly when I did it that it was not a great idea! Ugh! Got one, reins dropped over her neck and she stepped in them. Never a good thing. She freaked, I freaked, went to slide off, fell and she side stepped on my ankle. I was able to get away, get up, and back away until she could calm herself. She fell down, got up, and got ahold of herself as I went over to calm her. She ripped her reins and my ankle hurt. Didn't think much of it....walked her up to arena where the boys asked what happened since they heard me scream. I had to sit and process what did just happen!!!! Finally got ahold of myself, got new reins on and made myself get on her to not have a mental block. I walked around, finally decided to trot a bit. Then, Hudson was riding a new horse. A little mare pony vs. his gelding giant Lucky. UGH! Not thinking again, I came up to him on Pip and got too close before I noticed ears back and remembered she is a naughty mare! Well, guess what.....yep, she kicked at Pip and it my ankle took it!!! Directly on the other side. Maybe it cracked it back into place?! How is it possible I had two incidents happen to my same ankle within a matter of 30 min?! What on earth!!!! I was in awe, dazed and totally confused. Felt shaken up and scared that something else may happen. I didn't even have my seat, felt like I never even knew how to ride!!!
Yep, determined, stubborn, and persistent.....I continued to ride until I felt content.
I unsaddled her, walked her to her pin and let her loose. Then, she swatted me with her tail when I went to see if a cut she had on her hind leg was from her fall!!!! I was so vulnerable and scared I may get kicked again....so I ducked away and got the hell out of there. Hudson wanted me to help him tie his pony up since he said she likes to pull back when they tie her. So, I did and she was acting weird wanting to pull back...I did not have it in me and she could tell I had no confidence. I made him go give her to Melissa to deal with. I was done!
Now, confused and questioning if I even want to ride!! I don't want to ruin it for the boys and I do love it but it is not worth getting hurt! I AM SOOooooooo grateful that it was minor. It could have been sooooo much worse. Thank you!
I was able to walk on it at first. It hurt but I didn't really notice how bad. Just kept going. When I carried my saddle to my car, it was not fun but I just rolled with it. Later at home, I noticed it was starting to be more painful but not as bad as I thought. We took the boys to swimming and I considered walking. When we got to swimming, it was becoming more and more painful by the minute. Instead we went to Barnes and Nobles and by now I was limping. On our way out, I needed Justin to help me walk and I was breathing like I was in labor! OMG, how is this possible????? I considered going to the ER but on a Friday night??? No way. I decided to grin and bear it until we got home so I could try ibprofen and ice. We could not get home fast enough!!! I could not walk or put any weight on it. Popped some meds, got some ice, and rubbed my CBD deep relief (my miracle cream) on it!!! Ahhhhhh.....thank goodness. I started to get a little relief but thought I would be going to ER for a broken ankle the next day.
I slept with a compression ice pack and woke up able to gimp again with less pain. WOW! Surprisingly, I decided I think I can swim by treading water and using one fin so I could drag my foot. I limped down to the water and omg it was like heaven. Another miracle. Justin helped me out, I spent the day with my cream and ice! Better and better by the hour. It looked worse but thankfully was feeling better. I kept compression, ice and cream on it, kept moving it and taking ibuprofen.
Now I am able to walk on it, side step on the steps but my mobility is coming back faster than I would have ever have guessed!!!
Being healthy, strong, eating healthy, my cream and the ocean I am so grateful!!!
I hope it continues to improve by the hour/day. I should be back to normal in a few days.
Not sure where I will be mentally with riding and horses though. I have even considered selling Pip. I know it isn't her fault but just scares the hell out of me.
Until next time...
Hudson's horse kick..
Oh no, it is swelling. And all the sudden it HURTS and I can't walk.
Snuggles. Grateful it has gotten better, I am able to walk and almost back to 100 percent. Just still hurts to go up and down the stairs because of the limited range of motion.
Hmmmm.Mia- what ya think about me riding again?
I think I will take off a few weeks and maybe go back to 1x week or wait until more time in the winter.
We shall see..
Home
What a great trip! We made it home with ease thank goodness!
Suffering from jet lag but getting better. We miss boat life and our family!
Thank you so much for an amazing trip, so special! Can't wait for next year.
Time to jump back to our life....
We have arrived!!!
Surf hair.
hahahhahaha.
Take 3.
Just feeling lazy.
Haha.
Me too!!!
When you wake at 4am....you make waffles!
Ta da!
Willie Sir.
Yes Mam.
Sunday, July 23, 2023
HBD11yrs
Hudson Bday gift hunt:
https://youtu.be/OVqlQrIrMP8
Hudson bday interview:
https://youtu.be/GJTgAUbLO7Y
10 year Milestones:
I love making people laugh - Aug 2022
You saved our childhood with surfing, school, synthese, fun activities, relaxed not rushing, time together - Aug 2022
Wants a miniature australian shepard
Saying he doesnt have any friends
Loving going surfing with friends in the morning and sugar cove
Obsessed and loving basketball
Creating projects for school, writing stories
Hudson the creator and entertainer - wanting to be able to sing really fast, make 10 points in a BB game, singing, dancing, music
“Gives me confidence when I see a video of myself doing something new I just learned and doing it. Ie. kickflip on skateboard”- sept 28
Skating again
Ukraine looking board
Pedro camp
Sugar cove evenings
Listening to audible
Into surfing and getting better - wants to do air reverse
1st surf com - surf bash at hookipa, got 1st in 1st heat then didn’t advance
Pedro surf lessons
Riding horses again
Wanted Sy the cat really bad
Volunteering a lot at the shelter
Loving basketball
“Maui is so beautiful in the mornings. I love it.” (sitting in the hot tub) -2/26/23
“I love Sunday mornings with kitty, waffles, and kumon being finished.” (at the table)-2/26/23
Wanted a build a bear so bad. Got Snuggles for Valentines Day
Swim Team 2x week
Loving Acting with MAPA - got a rap part
Dungeon and Dragons and Pokemon
1st swim meet: 25 Free-2nd, 50 Free-4th, 25 Back-1st
Into riding horses, lucky, loving cantering. “Mom, I feel free when I canter.” - May 2023
Into texting with friends, playing Overwatch with Jackson
Finished 5th grade
Waves smaller for summer, loving surfing again
Food wars books
Birthday Interview:
Favorite....
Color - yellow
Toy - new horse lego set
Eat - pizza
Wear - yellow and black shirts
Do - surf when everyone family is out
Animal - otter, b whale, panda
Song - yeah from usher
Best Friend - jackson
Outside - surf, ride horses
Go - bahamas with everyone, whistler with archer and crews
Holiday - christmas and easter
Take to bed - little guys
Want to be - make lots of money, entrepreuner
Self - happy, healthy, smart, strong
Brother - plays with me
Mom - that you homeschool us and be mom
Dad - likes to do things with us like you and dylan
H bday gifts
Next gun. 
Pocket operator case.
Camo.
Gilly suit.
big speaker to jam out!
Loves red.
has a case.
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