Daniel's 1st Fracture

I received a call from Daniel's teacher a little before 1 today. She was calling to let me know that Daniel had fallen/jumped out of the swing when his class was coming in from playtime. He had landed on his left arm and knees. She said that he cried a little bit but she felt like he was not badly hurt but she wanted us to be aware of the accident just in case he complained of pain once he got home. My phone rang again about 20 minutes later and I noticed that the call was from Daniel's school. This time it was the nurse. Daniel's arm had started swelling right below the elbow and he was complaining that it hurt to bend or straighten his arm. I headed to the school to pick up Daniel and we immediately went to the ER at University Medical Center. The ER doctor looked at Daniel's elbow and arm and didn't see any visible signs of fractures. She ordered some x-rays just to be sure. The x-rays showed a fracture just below the elbow. The nurse splinted Daniel's arm and put his arm in a sling. We were sent home with simple instructions -
1.) keep the splint on
2.) keep the splint dry
3.) do not bear weight on the arm
4.) take Tylenol, etc as needed for pain
5.) follow up with orthopedic doctor in 2-3 days
We made a quick stop at Kroger for a few groceries and Wendy's for supper before heading home. Daniel spent the most of the night on the couch watching shows. We just got Daniel into bed with his arm elevated on a pillow. Our prayer is for him to have a pain-free night.

A Shutterfly Christmas

The Christmas count down is on - 15 days! Are you ready? Tree trimmed? Presents bought and wrapped? Christmas cards sent?

I am almost ready. My tree is trimmed (just praying it is still standing Christmas morning). The only presents I have left to purchase are for the grandparents. I also still need to choose, order, address and mail out Christmas card. And I am completing my Christmas to-do list at Shutterfly.


Shutterfly has LOTS of great Christmas cards and Holiday cards to choose from. I have narrowed my choice down to 3 of the Christmas cards and once I get Richard's opinion I will be placing my order.

I am also planning to create a few special gifts for grandparents using pictures that we have made throughout the year. There are several great items to choose from at Shutterfly. Some of my favorites include the Photo Book, the calendar, the mouse pads, the photo mugs, the PhotoShow DVD and the Desk Organizer.

Note to my blogging friends: Shutterfly will give you 50 free cards for blogging!
You can read the instructions here.

Thank you Shutterfly!

Our Christmas Card

Peppermint Bliss Christmas Card

Personalize the christmas season with Christmas photo cards.

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Rain, Rain Go Away

Rain, Rain
Go away.
Come again another day.
Daniel wants to play.
Rain, rain, go away.

The Old Farm House Dream

I have always dreamed of living in an old farm house (white with a green roof, hardwood floors and big porch). We drove past an old farm house while on a Hollins Hayride Halloween night. Richard pointed out the "For Rent" sign to me and excitement set in. The following day I drove past the old farm house (in my van) and got the contact information off the "For Rent" sign. Richard called and the whole time I prayed that the rent would be much cheaper then what we are paying now (a for sure "sale"). The rent is not cheaper, it's the same but when you consider that the old farm house is LOTS closer to town a move (sort of) makes sense (at least a consideration does). We went buy and looked at the old farm house and fell in L-O-V-E. The house is on a dead end street (near the end) on 2 acres of beautiful land with lots of places for the boys to run and play. The house is a great size (almost too big) and has LOTS of storage. Right now the house is still a dream but I am praying that one day it will be a reality.

the back
(I love the large deck and screened porch)

back and side yard - BEAUTIFUL

back yard with storage shed

back yard with green house

The Old Farm House Dream II (Inside)

front door with beautiful stained glass

living room
(doorway leads to what I would make the
den/guest room)

living room - marble surround gas fireplace
(french doors lead to dining room)

HUGE dining room (the mirror would go)

HUGE kitchen

appliances (I am not a huge fan of the appliances/layout)

I LOVE the gas fireplace in the kitchen

sunroom
( My favorite part of the house.)

hallway/sunroom leading to guest bath

guest bath

hallway leading to laundry room, half bath and master suite

laundry room

master suite with ugly grayish white paneling

master suite
(I would use this area as an office/sitting room)

There are several changes that we would make if this home was ours (update the bathrooms, redo the 1/2 bath, laundry room and kitchen and remove/paint the paneling to start). We love the space (3,000 square feet). We love the architect of the house (the old farm house character). This house is in amazing shape and it is old (circa early 1900s).