The opening of the Racal Flatts concert
9:34 AM Friday, February 27, 2009This is how the concert started and it was AWESOME!! It takes a minute of just the scenery, but then the show will blow you away!
Thanks to my sweet husband who told me I was going this year because last year was "phenom". We had so much fun and I am really glad I went with him. We invited Jen and her "friend" Richy and we had a blast with them. Jessica Simpson was the opening act and yes she did forget the lyrics to one of her songs. She then admitted that she always forgets the lyrics to that one song at every concert. Then she went on to telling us that she isn't a real blond. I don't care what color your hair is, as an artist you should be able to remember the lyrics to the songs you write! Other than that, I am DEFINITELY going again when they come back!
I bought this for my hall bathroom to give it a little cheer. I found a new curtain that matched perfectly and I am going to hang some vinyl in there too. I am so proud of myself for doing this! And no Quilter Sal (mom-in-law) did not do this for me, but she did help:)
Emily and Charlotte
6:04 PM Sunday, February 22, 2009
Hand Surgery
9:49 AM Friday, February 20, 2009As many of you know I had surgery on my right hand yesterday. I had tendinitis in my wrist that hurt like a motha' and after 2 cortisone shots, we decided to get it fixed. This is me checking in at 6:30am and looking lovely.
Getting my blood pressure taken and making sure my heart won't stop during the surgery.
For some reason they like their patients in a gown and hat for every surgery. Never mind the fact that they were working on my hand.
I am so scared I might do something embarrassing while I'm out!
Giving me the IV so they can drug me up!
This is my surgery nurse who really was kind of ornery.
My nurse anesthetist (the guy who put me out)
Dr. Zeluff, my surgeon. He is super nice! He is marking my hand making sure he operates on the correct hand. Whew!
Taking me away to the great unknown. Johnny waited for me in the waiting room and was quit anxious while I was in there. What a sweet husband!
I was in recovery and sleeping off the Versaid. That stuff is fabulous and I really need some of this at home for my kids!
My hand is going to be all better, but man does it hurt. Thank you to all of you who called and offered help or well wishes.Where's William?
11:51 AM Wednesday, February 18, 2009
William was hiding from Emily the other morning and she walked into the room to find this. She yelled for us to come see what she found and I had to get a picture. We asked where he was and he kept saying, " I no?" He is so funny and loves to entertain.
Emily had a friend come over to our house yesterday and we dipped some strawberries in chocolate. Emily did this in one of her cooking classes, so we gave it a whirl. The girls loved it and they tasted so yummy.
Emily's a cookin' fool!
3:36 PM Tuesday, February 17, 2009Emily was able to use her Christmas gift this past week and go to some cooking classes. The first one was a Chocolate Lovers class where they dipped Strawberries and grapes, made biscotti (yummy) and made some truffles. She had so much fun that she and Papa made the biscotti for the family and she did great! I am so proud of her and her new cooking skills.
The next class she went to was on Presidents Day and she was there for 3 hours! They made Mac n' Cheese, Fettucine Alfredo (which we are having for dinner tonight), cookies, and cake. They made the noodles, sauce, cake, frosting, and everything else and had a ton of fun doing it. Char and I went to pick her up and once again she couldn't just sit and watch so she went on up to the table and starting begging like a little puppy. She loved sitting there with the big kids and eating what her sister had helped make.
If any of you are wanting to know more about her cooking classes visit www.youngchefsacademy.com
Don't these look yummy? John and Sally bought us a new Artisan bread cookbook and John made these for us. They were soooo delicious and John made it look so easy to make. Can't wait to have them again when they visit!
I know you have been wondering where we have been and we have been busy. John's parents came into town last week and we had a BLAST! They got here on Feb. 7 and the fun didn't stop until they left on Sunday. Actually the fun stopped for me on Wednesday evening of last week due to me getting sick until Sunday night. Other than that, lots of fun to be had at our house. We were able to get John and Sally (the in-laws) tickets to the first play of the year at Hale Center Theater, Cash on Delivery. It was HILARIOUS!! I was so glad they could see one of the plays at our favorite play house. My John and his dad did some projects around the house, played with the kids, and just about debated every topic under the sun, which is totally normal. Sally enjoyed some time to knit, play with the kiddos, crafts and shopping. We love every second we get with them and can't wait to see them again in a long 8 months in South Carolina this October.
P.S. The kids thought this was the best thing ever! William would say, "up" and Papa would put him on his head and Will would reach up to the ceiling. Of course Char had to get in on the action, can't let little brother have fun and not partake.
Random Happenings at our house
1:54 PM Friday, January 30, 2009For Johnny's birthday I got him a locking filing cabinet from Ikea. He needed a place to put all of his geneology stuff so the kids would stop playing with it. Once John opened the box and sorted all of the goodies, William was in there with his "tools" and ready to help. I think he can smell the metal tools are made of because he is the first one to be in the room to help.
When I run in the mornings it has become routine to let Will and Char have their turns "running" on the treadmill. They each have a turn then then they do it together. They love to play together and it is so fun to watch them become closer as friends.
One Sunday afternoon Char, John and I made cookies to pass some time. The girls *Love* their aprons and look forward to the chances they get to wear them. Thanks Nana!
William is being our Pretty Pretty Princess. Since he only has sisters and we have quite a few girl toys, he tends to play with them. If the girls are playing with babies, Will is too. He loves to carry purses, wear lipstick, and he wears the princess high heels. We are not worried by the least because he thinks he can shoot a gun and loves to play with his "goo goo's" (trains). What a joy he has been.
P.S. notice the earring :)
This 11" wood plaque will be the next craft for Crafters Group. I painted it a dark forest green, used crackle, then painted it with a cream color so the green would show through. The writing is in a dark green and the clover is gold. The cost for this craft will be $10 and I will provide EVERYTHING! We will do this on February 11th at Noon so I can have enough time to get the wood cut. You can display this project by putting it on an easel or you can glue some ribbon on the back and use it as a wall hanging. Come and enjoy the ladies and munchies and paint your little hearts to death. If you want to change the colors of vinyl for this piece, I am happy to accomodate you. I have white, lime green, grass green, dark green, beige, gold, black, yellow and I think those are the only colors you would want for this project. If you want to do this project but can't make it, please let me know and I can make it for you, or just provide everything you will need to complete it at home. Just leave me a comment and let me know if you will be there and how many you want to make.
They say its your Birthday....
10:51 AM Saturday, January 24, 2009
Here's to my sweet husband. Almost 6 years ago John came into mine and Emily's lives and we have never made a better decision than to have him with us forever. He is the BEST husband and is the sweetest man to me and our kids. We are so lucky to have John as our husband, dada, daddy, friend, provider, confidont, and My Best Friend. Happy Birthday my dear sweet husband and I hope your day is fabulous.
P.S. He is actually outside in the garage doing some electrical work with a neighbor and I think this is exactly what he would consider a good Birthday.
Viva Las Vegas
1:46 PM Saturday, January 17, 2009John and I got to go to Las Vegas for a work Conference for 3 days. It was fun for me and not quite as exciting for Johnny. We stayed at a hotel called Red Rock Resort in Summerlin. It was 30 minutes away from the strip, so it was out there. It was really nice with a huge swimming pool, bowling, movie theaters, 9 different restaurants, GAMBLING, and a spa. We got to the resort around noon and it was time for John to start his meetings and time for me to find a friend. One of the other managers brought his wife so we went to lunch and I FINALLY saw Twilight for the first time! I know I am the last female in the world to see it and I loved it! I did go in with low expectations due to all of the people who have seen it, but I really enjoyed it and can't wait to see New Moon. These are a few pictures of us in our room.
John has been working so hard this year and has been doing an AWESOME job! He has been working towards earning Presidents Club to go to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The honorees were announced in Las Vegas and we are going to Cabo!!! We are so excited and can't wait to go and play on the beach for FREE!!!
John was finished with his meetings early on Friday, so we headed to the strip before our plane left for home. It is a must when I go to LV that we go visit the dancing waters at the Bellagio. I have always loved this spectacle, but I love it even more since Johnny proposed to me there.
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