Bring it on...

As if I didn't already have enough to do during the next couple of weeks, I got to spend a few hours in the ER today. Brynley (being quite a little shorty) cannot reach my bed. Usually she asks for help to climb up, but today she decided to pull out my bottom drawer and use that to boost herself up. When she decided she wanted down, she smacked head first on the wooden dresser drawer. It knocked her out for a few seconds, and gave her a minor concussion. We had to do a CT and everything! She was a champ and held still, and they didn't have to sedate her. Thankfully it was normal and she seems to be acting ok. The mark (which was a HUGE goose-egg a few hours ago is right near her hairline, so if I don't pull her hair back with a clip, then you don't see it. It doesn't look terribly horrible right now, but I know the coloring will only get worse!! (and yes.. as you can see from the picture I still give my 2 year old daughter her binky. Sure - she's got a little bit of a cross bite now - but that can all be fixed later... sanity is much more important at this stage!!)

But, like I said - do I really need anything else added to the stress???!!! I'm starting to feel the craziness even more from trying to pack, sort, get ready for the yard sale, school work...... etc etc. Anybody feel the need to write a paper or take a final for me??!

Let Us Remember

My maternal grandmother died suddenly of a massive heart attack right after Steven and I got engaged. I was fortunate enough to have my truck break down just down the street from my grandparents house. I walked down to their house and got to visit a little with them before they helped me get my truck started. Amazingly it started right up. If my truck had not had problems that day I would not have gotten to see my grandma that one last time. I will always remember the great big hug she gave me as she said goodbye after grandpa had gotten my truck started. She always had those GREAT big bear hugs. I only wish she could have lived a little longer to have become a great-grandmother. She would have loved seeing her great-grandchildren. After she passed it was a difficult time for my grandfather. But it was really nice to get to know him a little better before he passed a few years later. It was neat to hear of some of his war stories and to hear of the hero that he was for our country. I hope you all have a chance to visit the cemetary today and pay tribute to loved ones and to those veterans who served our country faithfully.

Announcing...

The new website for the firm is up! Check it out!

http://www.millerandfisher.com/

Jumpin' Jacks Preschool: Class of 2008

Here's the grad - my little Lukey!!! Luke graduated from preschool this week. It was a nice short little ceremony. They sang a couple songs, then got their diplomas! They had a "weather" theme for their graduation. They sang songs about the sun, rain, etc. and wore yellow tie-dyed t-shirts! During the "rainy" songs they wore umbrella hats! It was just too cute! here's a few pics - the lighting was absolutely HORRIBLE and i really couldn't get the best photos - but oh well.. I did get some! :o) (I tried to post a video clip but blogger seems to have issues) In the picture of him with his teachers, the one on the left is Mrs. Godes - she was the assistant, and Mrs. Hawking is to the right, she was the actual teacher. I just LOVED this preschool. Luke learned so much. They had the coolest activites and lessons, and he even got to go on field trips! I can't wait to scrap his preschool year! :o)

Digital Creativeness....

So this is only my third attempt at photoshop/digital scrap stuff. I'm getting these ready to send out to friends/family to announce our move and new info. What do you guys think? Anything I should add or change up a bit? (Sorry 'bout the blurred info.. but you get the idea!) They will be printed up as a 5x7 matte finish photo.

Cramming ideas anyone?

Ok - so our landlord JUST called me and said he'll be here tomorrow to show our house to some prospective tenants. My house is a mess! Not a super huge mess, but messy enough it's not in showing condition! I've been sorting and boxing and there is stuff everywhere!! Any ideas on how to make my house presentable and FAST without using my usual stashing places of closets and my room?!!!! AHHH! Panic mode has officially set in (and I have a test tomorrow that I need to study for!! Why do I do this to myself???) I know, I know... if I was a great little housewife, my house would be spotless, dishes always done, never behind on laundry, kids would always have their hair combed AND I would still be able to get my classes done with time to spare.. but who really lives in that kind of a world anyway? If someone does... tell me how you do it?

Small & Simple

My friend Jenny is making (and selling) the sweetest little bracelets. Check these out! They are very reasonably priced and so adorable! I'm definately going to be ordering some for Brynley! You can pick from the ones she has shown on her site or custom design your own. Check her out at http://smallandsimplebabybracelets.blogspot.com/ or send her an email at smallandsimple@gmail.com.

We have a home!

We went to Boise this weekend to find a house.. and luckily we found something relatively close to downtown and BSU AND the size and number of bedrooms we wanted! YAY! It has been a LONG week and weekend. I thought I was suffering from a migraine (which I've never had before) for a few days, and I finally gave in to go to my PCP and he said it was a NASTY sinus infection! If I only had thought that was possible a few days sooner! I didn't even give it a second thought because I was already on antibiotics and I wasn't "green" anymore, if you know what I mean!!!! Nice huh! So I suffered through 3 days of debilitating headaches... and probably could have reduced that a TON! But thank-goodness for percocet! That's what got me through the night (and no - I definately don't take care of my kids "under the influence"!! ) He gave me some decongenstants and nose spray to help "clear my head" and my headache is almost totally gone now... but now I've got a funky rash all over.. so I'm probably allergic to something! Off to the doc again tomorrow! ARGH! BUT... WE DID GET A HOUSE! HOORAY! Come visit next time your in Boise! We'll be moving June 7!

Slave Labor.. um.. I mean "Spring Cleaning"

This is why I have 3 kids! (just kidding) It finally feels like spring around here... so I guess it's time to get started with Spring cleaning! (and the fact that we're moving in a few weeks is another good reason to get cleaning!) The kids had a lot of fun cleaning the windows, sweeping and cleaning their toys with soapy water! Luke ran off and picked me some dandelions and put them in a water bottle vase. He's such a thoughtful kid!

THANKS BECKY & LISA!!!

Ok, so I'm the type that enters everything... and NEVER Wins! But this time... I'M A WINNER! This is what I won on Becky Higgins website... it's Lisa's Bearnson's newest book! I can't wait for the mailman to come! :o) What a great day!

PS Congrats to Maria who won that GORGEOUS quilt that we were all hoping for!