You Might Be An Oregonian . . .

We needed some work done on our oven due to a "Failure" that was occurring every time we turned it on. It was a process that extended over a week-and-a-half. First was the recommendation, then the exploratory diagnosis, and finally the repair; all of which were house calls. All the parts that were needed for the repair were delivered in boxes directly to our home. When it was all complete and the repair man was gone for the final time, a distraught Ella said, "Oh dang it! We forgot to tell him to put the box in the recycle bin!"

The Face of the Flu

For all you science lovers, like myself, here's a look at the H1N1 virus.

Now here's a look at what it can do to you.

Despite all my efforts to keep my family healthy this year, I have been defeated. My little Ella "doesn't feel very good." It breaks my heart to hear my little girl say those words. It was a sleepless night as we made trips to the bathroom as she vomited all the soup, toast, and water that I was able to get into her last night. I am in need of making a trip to the store to purchase more children's Tylenol. And it's time Ella soak in a tub in an effort to get her fever below 102. My only plea at this point is, please may Addi stay healthy.

Halloween Fun

Halloween is a dream come true for every princess, fairy, Jedi, or clown at heart. In the case of my children, Ella was Thumbelina and Addi was a kitty cat. Happy Halloween!