Elder Norris

My brother is in the MTC.

Good riddance alien egg...

YAY!! IT IS OUT :)

My blog is private and no one really looks at it anyways so I don't feel weird posting these pics but if for some reason you think it's gross...don't look :)

On 3/2/2011 I went in for a checkup with complaints of a belly ache and a fat, yet firm pooch.

My doctor did an ultrasound and found what he thought were two giant cysts on my right ovary. One measured 15cm and the other was 13cm.

He decided it was best to have the cysts drained asap and scheduled me for an "emergency" surgery...Two weeks later. I was more than ready to get these little alien eggs outta me!

During the surgery, the doctor found that there was actually only one cyst that had twisted in half. This cyst was a whopping 11.6 inches! Freakin disgusting... I'm just relieved that I wasn't turning into a pot belly pig :)

After a 2 hour surgery (just 3 little incisions) and 7 1/2 hours in the recovery room, I got to go hoooome!! I was so happy to get out of there.

Day 1: This is me the night of the surgery. Somehow I gained 13 pounds that day. Sick, I blame the saline.

Day 4: Definite Progress! Bruised and swollen but there's progress!

Day 9: Almost Normal! Can you tell the difference between this picture and the first? I hope so! Just a little bruising, some soreness and flab but a couple weeks at the gym and I'll be ready for summer! WOOOHOOO!!!

The recovery has actually been a lot harder on me than I thought...honestly I thought I would be back to work the next day, two days tops. But no...I went to work yesterday FOR AN HOUR and had to come home because I was SO exhausted. I guess when they say up to 3 weeks recovery, I should plan accordingly. Oh yea, I forgot to mention, on Day 3 I flew to California and on Day 5 I got the flu. So that didn't really help my recovery but I will be back in action next week for sure! I'm determined :)

The Big 1 9

This little kid...

...is 19 years old today! And just days away from reporting to his mission!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE BRO!!!!

We are so so proud of you and can't believe how much you've grown! Hope you have a wonderful birthday bash! I love you so much :) Can't wait to see you!!!!

Dear ol' Dad

Who's birthday is it today? Oh you know...just

THE BEST DAD IN THE WORLD!!!

Happy birthday dad! Can't wait to see you next week! I love you so so much. Thanks for being such an amazing strength and example to me and our family :) I love you!

Alien Egg...

Don't get too excited...I'm NOT pregnant.

I have a couple giant cysts on my ovary. My stomach is so swollen that I don't fit in any of my pants. I just thought the swelling looked super funny so I took a picture :)

Weird huh?! Hah.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTER!

My little sister is 15 years old!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?!?

I cannot believe this...

Dan, are you sure you're not turning 12? That sounds better to me :)

Happy Birthday Beautiful!!

We love you so so much <3