Keep in mind that during this entire conversation with my four year old she's using an obstinate fists-on-her-hips kind of voice. I was driving her to pre-school and there was a pigeon crossing the road.
G: Why is that bird in the street? Birds don't walk in the street.
M: Sure they can.
G: No, they only walk on sidewalks or on buildings, cuz' they're birds.
M: They can walk anywhere. If they see a car coming they just move.
G: Birds can't see!
M: Yes they can, they have eyes.
G: No, I mean they only see in white and black, like dogs.
M: How did you know that? About dogs being color blind? Did someone teach you that?
G: No, I just always knew it.
M: Ok, just give me a hug, it's time for school.
G: Fine. Mom? Your tummy's getting bigger.
M: *sigh*
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Girls weekend in Overgaard
I brought Emily & Toni up to our family cabin in Overgaard for Sunday and Monday for a little rest and relaxation, and we had a blast!!
Woods Canyon Lake was amazing, but very chilly. We saw lots of fall colors, chipmunks, and a bald eagle looking majestic perched at the top of a tall pine.
A special thanks goes to Toni for introducing us to Charlie Clark's Steakhouse in Pinetop, and the BEST prime rib I have ever eaten.... EVER.
I didn't really have to tinkle, but the sign was funny :)
Sleeping on the drive home, thanks to benadryl. At least I wasn't drooling.
The mountains were amazing, but the valley welcomed us home with this amazing sunset. Nice photography, Emily :)
Even though it was 44 degrees outside, we just had to sit on the front porch swing sipping hot chocolate. It was so quiet. No traffic sounds, no TV's or radios, no animal sounds, not even the wind. It was perfectly silent.
We saw some beautiful fall colors everywhere we went, but I really liked this little cluster of yellow leaves on the ground at the lake.
I feel the same way! Yay vacation in the mountains! We have to go back when there's snow on the ground. Girls? Make your calendars for February.
Woods Canyon Lake was amazing, but very chilly. We saw lots of fall colors, chipmunks, and a bald eagle looking majestic perched at the top of a tall pine.
A special thanks goes to Toni for introducing us to Charlie Clark's Steakhouse in Pinetop, and the BEST prime rib I have ever eaten.... EVER.
I didn't really have to tinkle, but the sign was funny :)
Sleeping on the drive home, thanks to benadryl. At least I wasn't drooling.
The mountains were amazing, but the valley welcomed us home with this amazing sunset. Nice photography, Emily :)
Even though it was 44 degrees outside, we just had to sit on the front porch swing sipping hot chocolate. It was so quiet. No traffic sounds, no TV's or radios, no animal sounds, not even the wind. It was perfectly silent.
We saw some beautiful fall colors everywhere we went, but I really liked this little cluster of yellow leaves on the ground at the lake.
I feel the same way! Yay vacation in the mountains! We have to go back when there's snow on the ground. Girls? Make your calendars for February.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
In the middle of the night...
In the middle of the night
I go walkin' in my sleep
From the mountains of faith
to the river so deep.....
Whatever, I don't even like that song. I was just thinking that it's the middle of the night again and I'm not sleepin' either.
Sounds like a great time to blog!
Updates:
* Ember & Ben are both home from the hospital and recovering. (That's right folks, the same day Ben came home... Sunday afternoon... Ember went there herself Sunday night). They both still need regular breathing treatments and daily meds of all varieties (they're not for sale) but all-in-all they're A-OK. Back to school and everything!
* Austin is sick. :P
* Grace & Mom still seem to be ok, cross your fingers.
* It's October, so I bought a large bag of candy corns and ate them all myself. Thank goodness it's sweater season.
* I won a contest (?) at work and got a set of magnets that are all of my favorite punctuation faces. :) :( :P X[ ;) !) :\ They're awesome.
* I bought a new journal. I wasn't even finished writing in my old journal, but the cover on this one was way cooler. I even bought a new package of pens to write in the new journal. It's an obsession, I can't stop. They don't even have a 12 step program for this one.
* I shampooed my carpets. They looked awesome until my dog peed on it.
* I sewed matching pajamas for me and my 2 daughters. Mine turned out great, four year old's are smashing, but I think I sewed one leg of the nine year old's upside down. She's wearing them because she loves me, but she said the left leg feels weird. Plus it's longer than the right leg. I feel sheepish.
* I'm more than halfway done Christmas shopping. Suckers!
That's all my updates for now. Stay tuned for future shenanigans! We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.
I go walkin' in my sleep
From the mountains of faith
to the river so deep.....
Whatever, I don't even like that song. I was just thinking that it's the middle of the night again and I'm not sleepin' either.
Sounds like a great time to blog!
Updates:
* Ember & Ben are both home from the hospital and recovering. (That's right folks, the same day Ben came home... Sunday afternoon... Ember went there herself Sunday night). They both still need regular breathing treatments and daily meds of all varieties (they're not for sale) but all-in-all they're A-OK. Back to school and everything!
* Austin is sick. :P
* Grace & Mom still seem to be ok, cross your fingers.
* It's October, so I bought a large bag of candy corns and ate them all myself. Thank goodness it's sweater season.
* I won a contest (?) at work and got a set of magnets that are all of my favorite punctuation faces. :) :( :P X[ ;) !) :\ They're awesome.
* I bought a new journal. I wasn't even finished writing in my old journal, but the cover on this one was way cooler. I even bought a new package of pens to write in the new journal. It's an obsession, I can't stop. They don't even have a 12 step program for this one.
* I shampooed my carpets. They looked awesome until my dog peed on it.
* I sewed matching pajamas for me and my 2 daughters. Mine turned out great, four year old's are smashing, but I think I sewed one leg of the nine year old's upside down. She's wearing them because she loves me, but she said the left leg feels weird. Plus it's longer than the right leg. I feel sheepish.
* I'm more than halfway done Christmas shopping. Suckers!
That's all my updates for now. Stay tuned for future shenanigans! We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Our weekend
Austin and I came home from a play Thursday night and Ben was still awake with a fever. He said his throat and stomach hurt, and he was breathing funny. It was rapid and shallow and when I listened close it sounded very tight. We decided he needed to go to Urgent Care, so Austin packed him up and drove away.
I got into pajamas, washed my face, took my medication that helps me sleep, and was ready for bed. Then Austin called and said they were sending Ben from the Urgent Care to the hospital via Ambulance. Huh?!
His pulse-ox was 84, the percentage of oxygen in the blood, and it should be in the high nineties if not 100. His respitory rate (breaths per minute) was high 50's, sometimes 60 and it should be in the 20's. His heart rate was also way higher than normal. The EMT's put in an IV in the ambulance, which he handled better than expected, and he ended up at Banner Desert hospital.
Here's my boy plugged into the wall in too many places:
It's Saturday night, and he's coming home tomorrow. He had to be off the oxygen for 24 hours first, and he's doing so much better. He has pneumonia and an ear infection, but we still don't know what caused the breathing problems. Maybe asthma, maybe not. He's never had any symptoms like this before, but we have a follow up appointment on Tuesday and hopefully we'll learn more then. I'm just so glad my baby boy is ok.
Thanks to everyone who offered babysitting, meals and support. You guys rock!
I got into pajamas, washed my face, took my medication that helps me sleep, and was ready for bed. Then Austin called and said they were sending Ben from the Urgent Care to the hospital via Ambulance. Huh?!
His pulse-ox was 84, the percentage of oxygen in the blood, and it should be in the high nineties if not 100. His respitory rate (breaths per minute) was high 50's, sometimes 60 and it should be in the 20's. His heart rate was also way higher than normal. The EMT's put in an IV in the ambulance, which he handled better than expected, and he ended up at Banner Desert hospital.
Here's my boy plugged into the wall in too many places:
It's Saturday night, and he's coming home tomorrow. He had to be off the oxygen for 24 hours first, and he's doing so much better. He has pneumonia and an ear infection, but we still don't know what caused the breathing problems. Maybe asthma, maybe not. He's never had any symptoms like this before, but we have a follow up appointment on Tuesday and hopefully we'll learn more then. I'm just so glad my baby boy is ok.
Thanks to everyone who offered babysitting, meals and support. You guys rock!
Monday, September 28, 2009
The mother of all splinters
Ember was in the backyard barefoot again, chasing after our escape artist of a dog, and she stepped on some rotten wood and got the mother of all splinters. The piece of wood was 2 1/2 inches long, but the section that went under the skin was almost an inch long. And it was THICK! It took two of us to get it out, Austin had to hold her down while I pulled as fast as I could. I also had to be gentle, so I didn't leave in any pieces. It throbbed for awhile, we covered it with neosporin, she's soaking it in the tub, and we're hoping for the best. She has a huge ballet performance this Saturday, and right now it hurts for her to walk. Great.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
This is me
This is me.
I LOVE things that sparkle.
I love to dress up, I'm a real girly girl.
A good high heeled shoe makes my heart go pitter-patter.
A splash of perfume is exciting.
But mostly? I'm a flip flop wearing, freckle faced,
t-shirt and jeans kinda country girl.
And I'm damn proud of that.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Grrrrr!!!!!
I have a blog stalker >:(
so I had to turn on comment moderation.
Some really mean and hateful things were posted here,
which I have since deleted.
She/he (the profile picture is unclear)
doesn't know me. Doesn't care about me.
Don't know how they found me.
If this continues, I'll have to make my blog private.
Come on people, grow up.
Quit spewing your hate onto strangers family blogs.
so I had to turn on comment moderation.
Some really mean and hateful things were posted here,
which I have since deleted.
She/he (the profile picture is unclear)
doesn't know me. Doesn't care about me.
Don't know how they found me.
If this continues, I'll have to make my blog private.
Come on people, grow up.
Quit spewing your hate onto strangers family blogs.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
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