Post Op Update

Saw the surgeon today...he's very happy with how Dawson's foot is healing, and has decided that we don't need to go back and try to have the pin put in again. This is good news as it means a faster recovery time...Yay!!!

Contest entry

I did the 1 hr lo contest over at Creative Scrappers tonight... had fun, and love the time limits..make me think harder and actually manage to get something done.

Challenge LO...

Did this layout for a couple of challenges on the Scrapbook board....one was to add the digits in your age together and that total is the # that references what color to use...I got Grey. The other was to use certain sizes of paper, 5 brads & a swap item. As soon as I saw grey, I thought - good for a wedding layout...hard to believe this was taken 9.5 years ago... All PP is SU charbon ds paper, heart brads (unknown), vellum, fibre Dawson is recovering quite well..they weren't able to do the full operation, so he isn't as restricted in movements - he can get around on crutches and hop/crawl so that is better..we go back on Tues for a follow up and see how things are and whether they have to go back and try again or not.

Surgery Day!

Surgery is now done, and I'm sitting in Dawson's hospital room with the laptop.....love that we have wireless internet here....he's comfortably watching tv, Matt is napping on the parent bed...we have a private room - no sharing here...they said it allows for them to keep more beds open..and I'm sure it will help both Matt & Dawson have a decent sleep tonight...yay for that! Can you believe that my son came out of surgery, and once again defied all odds and skipped over the clear fluids and straight to french fries...With the exception of one, he's done this will all his surgerys. Now I've probably jinxed myself, but will take it for now...he's not throwing up and is getting his color back...yay!!

I scrapped!! I scrapped!!!

I finally have something scrappy to share......I did some paperclips and Valentine Cards for some swaps on the board I cohost....

1st card used Coredinations cs, cuttlebug heartblock die & sanded, Marvy scalloped square

punch, M's $1 stamp & stickles, second card M's cs, stamp, marvy punches, le plume marker

and American crafts ribbon.

Paper clips were all cut on the cricut, using cardstock from M's value packs, stickles, fibre,

Probably won't see much from me over the next week....Dawson has his surgery on Wed, so we will be at the Children's Hospital for a few days (admitted for one night for sure....) Here's hoping the morphine is as good as it was the last time.....

I finally have something scrappy to share......I did some paperclips and Valentine Cards for some swaps on the board I cohost....

I'm a Bad Blogger!!

So much for being better at posting.... Let's see - we have a definite surgery date for Dawson - Jan 21. I've done a bit of scrapping, but haven't finished a layout (still need some titles) so can't post. I do need to make my Dad a birthday card...and finish a few swaps so hope to have something scrappy to show in a few days.

Happy New Year!!!

Goodbye 2008! Hello 2009!! We are starting the New Year off with another planned foot surgery for Dawson.....and an extended vacation for him & I....as he will need to be assisted with nearly everything for 4 - 6 weeks.....I have plans to get Brayden potty trained while we are confined at home!! I'm dreaming of the day we are diaper free! I am looking forward to more scrapbooking too!! Now that its cold out, I tend to want to stay inside, by the fire so I hope to spend that time in a constructive way..As well, the scrapbook board I am a cohost of is having a 'surprise' tomorrow night...can't give many details till then, but the girls are excited as they aren't quite sure what to expect! LOL!! Off to spend the day with my boys....kept them out way too late last night (130 by the time we brought them home) but they slept in so that was a nice change. Sounds like we are heading to Walmart - Dawson needs new boots...we were trying not to buy any till after surgery as they will fit different, but the ones he has are cracked all the way through, meaning wet socks so guess we must give in....lol! I need some mitts too as mine have vanished....ttfn