I went out scrapping again last night and had alot of fun! We kept calling it "Almost a Crop" and that's what it turned out to be. There were only 3 of us there and yet we had a ball! Thanks so much to T for hosting it! We just gabbed and talked and played and ate. I think K was the only one of us who really got pages done but we sure had fun!
I think I just stumble thru life from one crop to the next sometimes. but that's okay. Lucky for me the Frog seems to understand what I really need... time and space away or I go nuts.
We are currently watching him closely because of an infection right now and unfortunately things don't seem to be resolving themselves with antibiotics and pain meds. So yippee for me at least 2 trips to the hospital this week. Yuck! I was teasing him agian that he's the worst husband I've ever had....not to mention the only one. LOL But you just gotta love someone who is such a goof.
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Thursday, June 22, 2006
the BIG Picture
So I've been hearing so much about the online classes that BPS is offering I decided to sign up for one. Looks easy enough.supply list is pretty basic so no purchases involved except the class fee. guess I'll see what all the fuss is about.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Family Portraits
Family Portraits.... you gotta love them right? After all they capture the moment so well. Those of us that come in large economy size desparately trying to hide behind the more "normal sized", cousins pulling faces at each other, closed eyes, open mouths...... there is no perfect shot.
Try 1 mom, her eight children with assorted spouses, umpteen grandchildren one great grandchild and two on the way! It was hysterical to say the least. I of course spent way too much! I had the photographer take some photos of The Frog and I. first time in 10 years. When you don't have kids there doesn't seem to be a real reason for more formal sittings of how life changes cuz it's not as noticeable. They look pretty good. Then since I splurged last year and had my photo done I got some of the Frog alone.
May I just say this guy did a fabulous job of capturing my guy?
Of course he always smiles with every tooth showing, which of course is what you do when you are a Frog. But in the Photos it shows his marvelous Potential to be a Handsome Prince. For one of the few times in 18 years I'll have a photo of him that doesn't make it really obvious that he's in a Wheelchair. He captured some super fun stuff too So I got one of the Frog with all his sibs and his mom acting goofy.
Try 1 mom, her eight children with assorted spouses, umpteen grandchildren one great grandchild and two on the way! It was hysterical to say the least. I of course spent way too much! I had the photographer take some photos of The Frog and I. first time in 10 years. When you don't have kids there doesn't seem to be a real reason for more formal sittings of how life changes cuz it's not as noticeable. They look pretty good. Then since I splurged last year and had my photo done I got some of the Frog alone.
May I just say this guy did a fabulous job of capturing my guy?
Of course he always smiles with every tooth showing, which of course is what you do when you are a Frog. But in the Photos it shows his marvelous Potential to be a Handsome Prince. For one of the few times in 18 years I'll have a photo of him that doesn't make it really obvious that he's in a Wheelchair. He captured some super fun stuff too So I got one of the Frog with all his sibs and his mom acting goofy.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Family, Friends and Fun!
Last night we had a fun BBQ at my aunt's home. How fun it was to see my cousin S & his wife L and their 4, no make that 5 children after they spent the last 2 years in Guam! The children have grown so much! Miriah is 12 now and very much the young lady. She was wearing a beautiful white coral dolphin necklace to remember her adventures there. Which were many and we had alot of fun just visiting and hearing about them.
As I mentioned they now have 5 children. S & L applied and became the Legal Gaurdians of a young 7 year old boy named Reminder who has some hearing loss and was one of her students at the Deaf School where she taught. He fits right into the family and is about the same age as Adam and is a very bright and polite child. I played ball with him for a bit and he was happily signing away. He does have some hearing because he could hear me when I laughed....(it is rather distinctive) and he would giggle too. They are trying out different more American names for him but he will tell you his name is "r-minder".
Another big plus was I got to hold my cousin C's little baby boy. He was born on Monday so he was literally a "NEW BABY" with the little cordy thing still on and only 7 lbs. But little Benjamin Dee is darling. He doesn't have that squishy look like some little babies have. He's just plain cute! But I'm sure glad I'm not her. She had Sarina turn 2, the 2 older boys get out of school, they've moved into a new home and had a new baby all in the last few weeks!
Rew and his wife S announced that they are expecting another addition just before Christmas as well so Aunt C and Uncle G are getting 3 new grandkids this year!
Tonite we went to MIL's for another BBQ....isn't it great to have someone else do all the cooking? Poor Frog was so worn out he couldn't even sit up straight. So he went to bed as soon as we got home. We are meeting up with them all again tommorrow and having the first family portrait done in 10 years! It will be quite the crowd but it will also mean literally everyone will be in the picture ecept for the new great grandchildren that are expected later this year. The Frog and I will get one of just us too so that will be really nice as well.
As I mentioned they now have 5 children. S & L applied and became the Legal Gaurdians of a young 7 year old boy named Reminder who has some hearing loss and was one of her students at the Deaf School where she taught. He fits right into the family and is about the same age as Adam and is a very bright and polite child. I played ball with him for a bit and he was happily signing away. He does have some hearing because he could hear me when I laughed....(it is rather distinctive) and he would giggle too. They are trying out different more American names for him but he will tell you his name is "r-minder".
Another big plus was I got to hold my cousin C's little baby boy. He was born on Monday so he was literally a "NEW BABY" with the little cordy thing still on and only 7 lbs. But little Benjamin Dee is darling. He doesn't have that squishy look like some little babies have. He's just plain cute! But I'm sure glad I'm not her. She had Sarina turn 2, the 2 older boys get out of school, they've moved into a new home and had a new baby all in the last few weeks!
Rew and his wife S announced that they are expecting another addition just before Christmas as well so Aunt C and Uncle G are getting 3 new grandkids this year!
Tonite we went to MIL's for another BBQ....isn't it great to have someone else do all the cooking? Poor Frog was so worn out he couldn't even sit up straight. So he went to bed as soon as we got home. We are meeting up with them all again tommorrow and having the first family portrait done in 10 years! It will be quite the crowd but it will also mean literally everyone will be in the picture ecept for the new great grandchildren that are expected later this year. The Frog and I will get one of just us too so that will be really nice as well.
Into the 21st Century
I have now moved into the 21st century and after 10 years of being rather satisfied with my pokey old slow dial up service. I am on a DSL modem.
Of course there are a few bugs to work out. But all in all Better, Stronger Faster is the way to go. How fun to click and there it is no waiting for pages to load.
Still haven't quite gotten the whole Email thing worked out and there is a goofy buzzing on the phone line....most likely from the Frog's I've fallen and Can't get up alarm. Oh well it will give me somthing to do tommorrow
Of course there are a few bugs to work out. But all in all Better, Stronger Faster is the way to go. How fun to click and there it is no waiting for pages to load.
Still haven't quite gotten the whole Email thing worked out and there is a goofy buzzing on the phone line....most likely from the Frog's I've fallen and Can't get up alarm. Oh well it will give me somthing to do tommorrow
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Dream Date
I woke up from a deam last night which was so incredibly real. When I realized it wasn't I began to cry.......again. Just when you think you're all cried out and you really are doing a good job of holding things in check.
Why is it always the little things which make you whack yourself upside the head and realize that being in control is all just smoke and mirrors?
Not a big dream as dreams go. The Frog was walking from the mailbox to the porch where I was sitting....in this house.....which has NEVER happened! He had four on the floor when we moved in. He's never seen the basement since it actually had a wall. Never even saw the house as we were building it except once when his brother came over and helped to get him in after it was framed. The rest of the time he sat in the car and just accepted everything on the faith that it was right for us. I remember wishing back then that I had the kind of faith in me that he does.
Perhaps that's why we still date in my dreams.....little glimpses into an eternity, where I'm still cute (but skinny) and he can walk, no run to open the door.
Why is it always the little things which make you whack yourself upside the head and realize that being in control is all just smoke and mirrors?
Not a big dream as dreams go. The Frog was walking from the mailbox to the porch where I was sitting....in this house.....which has NEVER happened! He had four on the floor when we moved in. He's never seen the basement since it actually had a wall. Never even saw the house as we were building it except once when his brother came over and helped to get him in after it was framed. The rest of the time he sat in the car and just accepted everything on the faith that it was right for us. I remember wishing back then that I had the kind of faith in me that he does.
Perhaps that's why we still date in my dreams.....little glimpses into an eternity, where I'm still cute (but skinny) and he can walk, no run to open the door.
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