Perspective

Here's a fun fact: An ostrich's eyeball is bigger than its brain.
Kinda gives a new meaning to the term "bird brain", doesn't it!

Here's a pic of took of an ostrich at the local wildlife park. This bird scared the begeezes out of my oldest DD! When he came and stuck his head in the window she screamed and dropped her entire bag of feed on the ground! Very funny!



Shortly after the ostrich episode, Gina K came out with their Jumping for Joy set so I just had to get it and make this card for her!


***GRRR! I'm trying to provide the link to the stamp set but for some reason my puter won't let me! Just go to Gina K and look under the stamps done by Melanie Meunchinger!***

Get Better, Baby

Well yesterday was a toughie for my oldest. She had a headache when she woke up and was moving slower than usual. But she went to school. Around 11 am I got a call from the her saying she threw up but didn't know if she should come home or not. Well DUH!!! Of course I'm gonna go get her! The poor thing spent the rest of the day and evening in bed. She took lots of naps because, as she said, when she slept she wouldn't throw up. I think she slept from 1-5 pm.

On the bright side, I got a great workout going up and down the stairs - whew! And, she was finally able to get down 1/2 C of chicken noodle soup, 4 saltines, 1/2 banana, & some apple juice. YEAH! This morning she was feeling much better and wanated to go to school. Not sure if I'll let her go to gymnastics tonight. Illness doesn't get the same treatment when you're a competitive gymnast. It kinda gets put on the back burner. If your arm is broken you can still work legs, if your leg is hurt, you can still work upper body.

Anywho, I did throw together a quick Get Well card for her yesterday so I thought I'd share it with you. I stuck to soft understated colors that wouldn't overstimulate her senses. Normally she like bright neon colors.

Stamps: Doodle This (or maybe it's Doodle That - can't remember) by Stampin Up
Ink: Black Stazon (love the almond smell), Copics markers
Paper: Kraft & Aqua Mist by Papertrey Ink, dsp (Ginger?) by Stampin Up
Accessories: Vinyl Thickers

Many Thanks

These cards were for the kind friends who brought casseroles to us after DH's back surgery 2 weeks ago. For whatever reason I just kept forgetting to post them on here -- but they've been mailed and delivered already, and that's the most important thing. I'll try to come back and edit with a recipe for each card.

New Season and a Card!

No, I'm not talking about Fall. Even though I'm thrilled it's here! Last Saturday, we officially "kicked off" **LOL! get it?!?** the new soccer season. Friday night, coach Pete and his wife decided to have the team and their families over for a potluck. Everyone had a great time and it was nice to be able to just socialize and not worry about drills.

The girls got new pink jerseys this year so I decided to use Stampin Ups new Pink Pirouette cardstock, along with Baja Breeze, on my thank you card to them. I also used a very cool new product from Sheetload Shortcuts. They have clear and frosted cardstock! The best part is it's "fingerprint-resistant"! So cool - and very sturdy!

Stamps used: Office Accoutrements, I Love Soccer (SU! Retired)Here are a couple pics of Sarah in her cool pink jersey!

Sad news

Unfortunately, we were unable to keep Speedy. We found out he had heartworm. Probably because his previous owners never had him checked! Can you believe that?!? I'm more angry than anything else. I did notice that he didn't have a lot of energy, slept a lot, and this morning he was coughing a LOT. That's not a good sign. Unfortunately there are too many risks associated with treatment, and no guaratees it'll work, for us to spend $800-1000, so we left it up to his previous owner to do the right thing. It's their mess, they needed to deal with it. Poor little guy.

Please have your pets checked and give them the appropriate preventative!!!

Our New Addition

After about 12 years, we FINALLY have a new dog! I found him online and he was only 5 minutes away. His family can't keep him anymore since they're going overseas with the Navy. There will be an adjustment for all of us. His old family got him at the pound as a puppy and he's now 4 1/4 years old. He's very sweet and mellow, crate trained, and obeys basic sit/stay commands.

Speedy, our new Rat Terrier:

Latest on Nick

A few weeks ago he had surgery (12 hours) to try and repair some of the nerve damage in his right shoulder and arm. Apparently now, they've discovered he's leaking spinal fluid. He is having surgery today to try and find the leak and repair it.

He has been back in school and doing pretty well. Hopefully this set-back will not further impede his progress. Your prayers are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

For the full story you can look here and here.

EDIT: Apparently I misunderstood what day the surgery would take place. It will be on Tuesday, March 4th.

Uncle Tony

Uncle Tony passed away last night (Monday) around 8:05 pm. He passed in his sleep. Bruno had called Aunt Brenda yesterday to check on him, but she wasn't home. Apparently she was at the funeral home making arrangements for her Father who passed away on Sunday. This has to be more pain and heart-break than even someone of deep faith can bear. My heart really goes out to her.

We also found out that Bruno's Great-Uncle passed away. Apparently there was a rosary for him yesterday. Would've been nice to know BEFORE it took place.

There is no info on funeral arrangements for anyone at this time.