Saras PTA Reflections contest Piano Composition

This is Sara's original piano composition. It is called beauty is a
butterfly.

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Snow!

Evie is so fun this year! She is loving the changing seasons. When the leaves first started falling off our tree in the backyard, she was mystified, and said "mommy, can you fix it?" So cute! Well, when she saw snow falling today, she couldn't get her shoes and coat on fast enough! She walked around outside for a while, and even swung on the swings for a minute, and then she was done. So fun to discover the seasons for the first time in memory!

A day at the Zoo

We went to the zoo with our friends Meg and Marie before I broke my achilies.

The missing photo.

Pop! goes the Achilles tendon.

This blog is to be sung to the tune of Pop goes the weasel.

 

All around the basketball court. The Jeffrey chased the basketball. The Jeffreythought 'twas all in fun. Pop! goes his Achilles tendon.

 

Definition

By Mayo Clinic staff

Achilles tendon rupture

Achilles (uh-KIL-eez) tendon rupture is an injury that affects the back of your lower leg. It most commonly occurs in people playing recreational sports.

The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord that connects the muscles in the back of your calf to your heel bone. If you overstretch your Achilles tendon, it can tear (rupture). An Achilles tendon rupture can be partial or complete.

If you have an Achilles tendon rupture, you might feel a pop or snap, followed by an immediate sharp pain in the back of your ankle and lower leg that makes it impossible to walk properly. It almost feels like you've been kicked, or even shot.  CHECK!

Surgery is often the best treatment option to repair an Achilles tendon rupture.

Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic staff

Signs and symptoms of an Achilles tendon rupture include:

• Pain, possibly severe, and swelling near your heel check, Check, CHECK!
• An inability to bend your foot downward or "push off" the injured leg when you walk Check
• An inability to stand up on your toes on the injured leg Check
• Often people report hearing a popping or snapping sound when the injury occurs. With a partial rupture, you may still be able to move your foot, and you may experience less severe pain and swelling.  , CHECK!

When to see your doctor
Seek medical advice immediately if you feel a pop or snap in your heel, especially if you can't walk properly afterward. An Achilles tendon rupture requires prompt treatment. Check

 

Causes

By Mayo Clinic staff

Your Achilles tendon helps you point your foot downward, rise on your toes and push off your foot as you walk. You rely on it virtually every time you move your foot.

In most cases, ruptures of the Achilles tendon occur at a spot on the tendon that receives less blood flow. This may weaken that section of the tendon, which also tends to degenerate with age.

Ruptures often are caused by a sudden increase in the amount of stress on your Achilles tendon. Common examples include:

• Occasional or increased participation in recreational sports  Wouldn't you know I just started playing basket ball on Thursdays at the church.
• Falling from a height
• Stepping into a hole

Risk factors

By Mayo Clinic staff

Factors than may increase your risk of Achilles tendon rupture include:

• Age. The peak age for Achilles tendon rupture is 30 to 40.  Check
• Sex. Achilles tendon rupture is up to five times more likely to occur in men than in women. Check
• Obesity. Extra pounds may increase the stress placed on your Achilles tendon. I'm no longer technically obese.  Still over weight though.

Recreational sports
Achilles tendon injuries occur more often in sports that involve running, jumping and sudden starts and stops. Examples include:

• Running
• Soccer
• Basketball Check
• Tennis
• Softball
• Hockey

Treatments and drugs

By Mayo Clinic staff

Surgery
Surgery is a common treatment for a complete rupture of the Achilles tendon. The procedure generally involves making an incision in the back of your lower leg and stitching the torn tendon together. Depending on the condition of the torn tissue, the repair may be reinforced with other tendons. Afterward, you'll need to spend about six to eight weeks with your leg in a walking boot, cast, brace or splint. This will happen sometime this week.

 

The Dr. said that I have a four finger gap in my tendon.  Surgery scheduled for tomorrow. Yippee!

 

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/achilles-tendon-rupture/DS00160

Sara's baptism

We had a wonderful day on Saturday watching Sara get baptised! Boy, Jeff and I feel old! It was very exciting and she was so cute and happy!

October 6th 2009 - the morning

A morning in the Wilde home!



Evie sitting on a stool getting her hair done!





Evie mauling Randy.



Randy smiling and being so happy!




Robbie playing with toys. He loves anything that he can build!

P.S. Rach, are you happy now!!?

Update!

So, life has been crazy lately!! Here are some things we have been up to.


We celebrated Robbie's 6th birthday! We had a Star Wars themed friend party the day before his b-day, then had a family BBQ on his actual birthday! Highlights of the star wars party: Jeff speaking Jedi-ese to the kids, learning how to use the force, taking 20 min. to break the star pinata, and of course, the light saber (or as Robbie says the light saver) battle!! Very fun!

We also had a baby shower for my sister Sara that day! Busy, busy day!



We celebrated Sara's 8th birthday! We had a family dinner and then a "late night" Hannah Montana party with her friends! Highlights of the evening: all the girls painting each others fingernails, dipping pretzels in chocolate, learning the line dance from Hannah Montana the movie and then jumping up and doing it while we watched the show, and finally, all the girls sitting up and singing their hearts out when Mily started singing "The Climb!!!" I wish I had the video camera ready, that's all I can say!



Sara's piano recital! She did so great! We went out for ice cream after! What a fun tradition.

Evie's first dentist appt. She opened her mouth up so wide and let the assistant completely clean her teeth. Of course when the dentist came in she completely clammed up......oh well, next time!!

We just had fall break, and didn't go anywhere this year, but decided to go to the Bingham copper mine. This is a picture of the kids in front of one of the tires off of the HUGE dirt moving trucks they use in the mine. Very fascinating!

It has been a crazy couple of weeks!