Prom and the Pink Bra...

March 25, 2011 Junior Prom "In Your Arms"

Ben asked a cute girl named Joy Westwood to prom. He asked her the cutest way... He bought a bouquet of Helium Balloons and tied them to kite string. Every 6 feet or so he attached a word to the string "Sorry to string you along, will you go to prom with me?", Ben Paxman. He then put the end of the kite string on her porch and wound it around her yard sorta like a small web. Then out to the mailbox where the string then went into the sky with the balloons floating up quite high. She had to follow the string and then pull in the balloons reading the words as she went. She of course said yes and we have these pictures to prove it.

Ben all studly in his tux. Joy pinning on his flower Ben putting on her flower The cute couple. They are really good friends.

They had a really good time. They went with 10 other couples.

After the dance they had plans to go to one of the boy's house for desert and a movie.

Ben got sick. :/ (this has been happening a lot lately)

His date was so nice about it.

He came home and took a pill and his date continued to the after party with his friends.

About 30 minutes later he was able to join them.

and take his date home. :)

Junior Prom was a success.

The next morning

When I went out the van I found this....

A pink bra. Laying right there in the back seat. Now you might be wondering WHY.. How could there be a bra in the backseat The girls had brought clothes to change into and then changed their minds and stayed in their dresses. One of the girls must have dropped the bra. No funny business was involved.

I told all the boys they would have to ask their dates find out who the owner of the pink bra was so it could be returned. It was a Victoria Secret bra They are EXPENSIVE. You would have thought they had all been sh0t. The reaction was ridiculous!! "What, We can't ask about a bra?" Some of the boys who did not ride in our van were so so glad... and mocked those who did and would have to ask this horrible question. A lot of debate was had between the three boys how they would word it, etc.

This is how it finally went down. (by text) boy: "So did you by chance leave an article of clothing in the van?" girl: "What is it?" boy: "ahhh It's pink" girl: "ha ha ha ha" She then would try and coax what it is out of him. He would never say exactly what. Until she declined leaving anything. Each boy had this same conversation, humiliating so they tell me. ;) Until finally, one girl did claim the pink bra. It was returned in a brown lunch sack. I had to place the bra in the sack and staple it shut before the boys would handle it at all. ninnies

And there you have it

Prom and the Pink Bra.

*I wrote this post in one format...it kept changing when posting. I finally gave up!!!! What you see is what you get. So if punctuation doesn't make sense. It wasn't typed that way. :/

Re-visited

This week Benjamin and I

Re-visited a familiar place....

It really is a wonderful hospital.

With wonderful people working there,

Some of which we consider friends, especially friends of Ben's.

Although, not somewhere I like to re-visit.

Now do NOT become alarmed...

We only visited for a few hours.

Benjamin has been having a few mild issues.

Issues that required a quick trip to visit his Dr.

and have a few tests.

Things are looking okay.

Normally, when he has an appointment we now get to go here...

So much closer and more convenient.

But, our Doc was on call uptown and wanted to see us then.

So up we went.

While there I ran into a friend.

A friend whose daughter is going through a terrible time.

I felt so much love and compassion for her.

All alone, with no family support.

It really brought tears to my eyes.

I hope and pray her trials become lighter soon.

And that I can be a support to her.

Also while there...

Ben had to make a trip to the third floor..

his home for many months over many years

to say hello to familiar faces and friends.

Most of which were amazed by his growth

and healthy look. ;)

He loves to visit.

He also has a contact who has told him she will give him job

as soon as he is 18 and has his CNA.

Head of pediatric nursing for the surgical floor.

a friend he made during his stays there.

We ran into her, and again she said come see me when your 18.

He can't wait.

He looks forward to working there before his mission,

before/during nursing school

and hopefully after.

He wants to pay it forward.

Be the type of nurse that he loved

to other kids.

We think it will be the perfect career choice for him.

FMM, giving the boys a chance.

Last week Kenz at http://www.alltheweigh.com/ was told that her surveys are a little girly so the few boys that read her blog don't feel they can participate. So a friend of hers Josh, came up with the questions for this weeks FMM. Same concept. Go out to her blog and link up if your interested.

FMM: Giving the Boys A Chance

1. Who is your pick for the Final Four?

I will go out on a limb and pick a ringer....someone not likely to win but a team I like, BYU!! They do have the BEST point guard in Jimmer.

2. What is your favorite workout/fitness activity?
I love speed walking with my friends. I call it speed, but in reality it's probably not fast enough. I enjoy the social time with friends while getting in a little exercise.

3. Do you have a favorite healthy snack? Something that REALLY hits the spot?
I love cantaloupe, strawberries and red grapes all cut up and tossed together in a bowl. If not the season I love a good CRISP apple.

4. What is your dream car?
My dream car is not really that exciting...but I would love a Toyota Avalon. I love them, roomy and sleek. I'm not really into fancy super expensive cars. ;)

5. Have you set any goals for yourself this month? What are they?
My goal for the month of April is to start a regular exercise regime. I have been waiting for my sinus surgery and healing so I could breathe freely. I'm nearly ready now. Bring on the pain. :/

When you're done posting, take a few minutes to say hi to Josh at http://youhaveablog.blogspot.com and leave him some love.

No Tubes

We had an eventful day at our house yesterday.
Brooklyn wasn't feeling well after school.
She felt nauseous.
After a few hours of feeling poorly she vomited.
Some got in her hair, so she jumped in the shower.
And passed out cold.
Scary?
Yes!!

I think feeling weak and sick the hot water
was just too much.
Passing out in the shower is NOT good.
It is a really hard surface to fall on.
It appeared as though she hit her arm on the faucet
and her ribs on the edge of the tub.

This required a trip to the ER
to make sure nothing was broken.
While in the ER they wanted to give her Zofran
for nausea.
Her first words....
"Do I have to have a tube?"
"NO tube!"
The doctor looked at her with mild shock.
Lincoln and I laughed.
Of course Brooklyn has witnessed
every time Ben went to the hospital it involved tubes.
Lots of them.
She wasn't having any of that.

Once we explained it was a pill
that not only did she not have to swallow
it would dissolve in her mouth.
No tubes involved.
She was accommodating.

After a few hours,
more bouts of dizziness and nausea,
the doctor contemplated and IV to help her perk up...
Nope..that involves tubes. She wasn't having it.
So after some apple juice,
a set of x-rays,
and no broken bones.
She was free to come home.

Sore!
I think she will be spending the rest of this week
home from school with very bruised ribs and arm.