Steve surprised me!

I was getting ready to back out of the driveway this morning and head out to run a couple of errands when I looked in my rearview mirror only to find a Fed Ex truck blocking my way. I figured it was something for Steve for work so I got out to grab it only to be given a long box from 1800Flowers. I can't even remember the last time Steve brought me flowers let alone actually sent me flowers so I was immensely surprised to read the card and find they were indeed from my hubby! I was so touched I couldn't help but cry. (pathetic, I know!) I have been feeling so down and frustrated with everything the last couple of days even though I have been working to put on a happy face. His gesture just made my day and made me feel so special and so loved! I just had to share my happiness with anyone who would listen!

Virginia Tech GET JUMPIN'!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOKIES!

It's starting to look a little like Fall...

Well, maybe not...at least not here in The Sunshine State...this time of year really makes me miss living in Seattle. I loved taking the kids out to the pumpkin patch and watch the leaves change. There was always just the right amount of chill in the air to enjoy being wrapped in a soft sweater...*sigh*

Oh well, this is about as close as we are going to get to a pumpkin patch now, but at least I can just step right out my front door.

Soccer Stud!

Stevie had his very first soccer game this weekend...and he did SO great! I know I am probably biased but I reallt think with practice he is going to be a really great player. He almost seems to be a natural. He also spent a little time as the goalie as well which made me so nervous but he did a great job there as well. Daddy is the team coach which I think they are both really enjoying, too!

Where there's a will there IS a way!

I have been doing pretty well as far as keeping it together since the accident but today I had a complete meltdown. I guess it was bound to happen. Today was the day. The pain and frustration at not being able to do something as seemingly simple as putting my hair in a ponytail finally got to me. Poor Steve was trying so hard but finally had to walk away. My crying and temper tantrum even gave my kids a good run for their money. When Steve decided my pity party had lasted long enough he came back and did his best to get my hair up for me and basically told me that was it...no more feeling sorry for myself. He says he won't let me. Even though I continued to go on about all the things I can't do, he told me to go get some pictures and start planning some LOs for when I could start scrapping again. I sat at my desk and continued to pout before I finally gave in and took his advice. Once I stopped feeling sorry for myself, I even managed to come up with a way to at least cut some paper for the LOs I am planning...it takes a little more effort than usual but at least it is something!

It's been a week.

This time last week I was heading home from the hospital after having wrist surgery to fix the break with a metal plate and screws. I am so glad to have it past me. I still have one more week to go before I see the dr again and get the stitches out...not too sure what will happen after that.

I am doing pretty okay I think although it is so hard for me to have to rely on others for so much.

Ever since becoming a scrapbooker some 10 years ago, I have done my best to be thankful for the blessings in my life and take very little for granted. Since the accident I think my perspective on life and its blessings has been magnified even more. I asked Steve yesterday if he thought I was being silly or over dramatic and he said no. I think realizing how much there was for us to lose has actually given us both a renewed sense of what is really important in life.

Steve has been absolutely woderful through all of this as well as most of my family and one neighbor in particular. And I really believe that scrapbookers are the nicest people in the world -- the support and encouragement from my online scrapbooking sisters has meant the world to me...so thank you to each and every one of you!