It's the Little Things

The clumsiness within was bound to score a point sooner or later. Really, I've had a good run. No major injuries due to being clumsy, just embarrassing annoyances. Until tonight. I thought I'd help Josh unload the groceries and slipped right off the porch, rolled my ankle and fell to the ground in throbbing pain. Who knows if its sprained or not. It felt broken and possibly as if my muscles and ligaments were in a rebellion against my bone. Alright, that may have been the ice talking or it may be that I am just a complete wuss! More likely the latter as the throbbing has finally dulled. As the profanities were screeching through my mind at the speed of light and I was attempting to be the good, responsible parent, Lincoln stepped in and wanted to help take care of me. He insisted on giving me kisses to make me feel better. This was followed by a big hug, an insistence to stay out on the couch with me (this is could have been an "I've just scored a great way to stay up past bed time ploy, but I didn't care), and an offering up of his favorite blanket to cover me. I have the sweetest son ever. Tomorrow will tell whether the sweetest son has the worlds biggest wuss of a mom or if the pain was a true reflection of the injury... If the first is true you can expect this to be the last you hear about my ankle.

Grandma Bev's 80th Birthday

My Grandma turns 80 on Tuesday.  That's CRAZY!  When I think about that coupled with the fact that she lives alone, takes care of not only herself and her house, but also her goats, cats and dogs.  She is truly an inspiration and I hope to be in half as good of health when I hit the 80 mark.  

 

To commemorate this momentous occasion her children decided to throw a surprise party for her today.  And she was surprised indeed!

 

It was a small gathering of my aunts, uncles, cousins, and my Grandmas close friends.  It was not only relaxing to sit and visit, but it was lovely to watch her as she caught up with old friends.  

 

Being able to capture the family in many pictures with Grandma was priceless and I know these photos will be cherished.  Happy Birthday Grandma!! 

 

 

  

Picture Update

Just wanted to upload some recent pics.  I realize I haven't been very good about taking them as of late and need to get back into it.  I love these kids so incredibly much!!!