Pack Meeting / Derby Races

Here is Doug getting his religious square knot from the Bishop.  Yeah Doug!!!

Here is the boys with their cars...ready to race!

The big race...Let's just say Doug came in 2nd.  :(    Cody's car kicked butt!  It was a great night!

Organize, Clean, Purge...

I love when we undertake a big family project.   My kids (I think) can take it or leave it...  We decided to switch bedrooms last weekend.  It has lead to much cleaning and organizing....and the best part purging!!!  We made the kids try on every piece of clothing...they got rid of stuff they don't need.  Every corner got cleaned and wiped down.  Don't get me wrong...the place is still a mess work in process.  My favorite part is the bags waiting at the door to go to the Goodwill.  Yippee!!!

Today (might) be the Day

Today I see the surgeon again.  Hopefully today is the day I get to drive again...and hopefully today is the day I get to burn this corset/belt thingy I have been wearing for 3 weeks...and hopefully today is the day I can bend over...

Although I am looking forward to a doctors excuse not to do laundry for another year or so...


Update:  I can drive again...get to keep the corset/belt thingy for a few more weeks...and gentle bending...no twisting.  Everything looks fine.  Return appointment in March.

New Glasses Arrive

Doug first glasses ever.  He only has to wear them about an hour a day to help his eyes work better together. 

Maggie's new "pink" glasses.  I think they are cute but she has had purple glasses everytime.  I have to get used to them.  Her eyes are getting better and now one lens is clear.  Yippee!

And last but not least....drumroll please....Jacob in his new contacts!  He is probably happiest of all.

Closet beginnings

Here is the old door configuration.  The plaster was very bubbled and pulling away from the lath.  Then the new opening...shelves on the inside...and finally drywall up.  He also moved the light switch so you don't have to stretch your whole arm down the wall to turn off the light.  Next hopefully trim and more inside shelves. 

Cherry Apple Pie ???

Today I made a pie.  Didn't have enough of one kind of filling.....so I used cherry and apple mixed.  I hope it tastes good.  I am not sure yet...after dinner will be the test I suppose.  Wish me luck!

Homemade Laundry Soap

I got this recipe from the internet world.  I thought I would give it a try.  I have done the liquid homemade laundry soap.  That worked just fine.  Here is the powder version.

1 Cup Shredded grated bar soap (I used Ivory)

1/2  Cup Washing Soda

1/2 Cup Borax

Use 1 Tablespoon per load in front loading machine.

****Just a disclaimer...THESE ARE NOT MY ARMS AND HANDS...THEY ARE MY HUSBANDS!!!!  I just want to clarify that I do not have manly arms. *****

This was a double batch.

****Just a disclaimer...THESE ARE NOT MY ARMS AND HANDS...THEY ARE MY HUSBANDS!  I just wanted to clarify that I do not have manly arms. ****

Back to Normal...and normal is good.

Today is the first day the kids are back at school.  It is quiet again.  Steve has a project going upstairs...it is snowing and I finally get to use my new mixer to make chocolate chip cookies. 

Steve is working on the boys closet.  Making it bigger and more efficient.  LOVE THAT!  He also painted the foyer/entry way this week.  It is nice that he has to be here for this and that because of my operation.  Not being able to drive has really put a crimp in him going to work.  Oh well. Hopefully only a few more days and I will have wheels again. (and a new closet :) )  I love when he is home and a bit stir crazy...things get started that he has been meaning to do for a while. 

We are mostly doing doctors appointments the next two weeks...Dermotology appt today, Eye appt thurs, ortho appt monday, dr appt tues and eye appt tues, and finally Dr. Musser (surgeon) on Fri. next week.  Then I hope to start physical therapy and get my WHEELS Back!

I will post some pictures when the closet comes along more. 

I am so excited about it being done.