On the mend

Had it been Halloween, Ron and I could have been some wonderful zombies these past couple of weeks! I never knew that eyes could swell up or get as ruby red as Ron's did! The black bruising underneath was a nice effect too... He seems to be on the mend as his eyes are just pink now with no swelling whatsoever... Me? Day 13 of the nastiest summer cold you'd ever want. Slowly getting better though!

On to better news! Jamie is finally home!!! She's been extremely busy trying to get everything she owns sorted and put away which is no slight task as space and the time to do it are very limited before school starts. I'm not sure how she's doing it, but everything is slowly finding a space somewhere.

Jamie got to see Emma and Bela in action via the WebCam yesterday! What a hoot! Bela is in constant motion now, not wanting to crawl anymore but consistently pulling herself up and wanting to walk. No more being left behind by her sister - not if she can help it!!! Emma showed Aunt Jamie her new purple monkey (which sings "Hey, Hey We're the Monkees") while wearing Bela's pink wrap around sun glasses! She's too cool for words! Boy, do I miss them!!!

Well, back to work... Take care everyone!

More pics from Aug visit!

Visit to the grandbabies!

Five wonderful days with the grandbabies! Although they were both sick, it was still fun to see them and take care of them as much as we could. Emma's fever got up to 105 degrees with a double ear infection, eye infection and a cold to boot. Bela got the cold and a double eye infection. We pretty much spent the days wiping leaky noses, running to buy popsicles, doing the doctor visits, and comforting them when they'd let us. That's ok as the temps outside were over 100 degrees with our final full day getting to over 105. You couldn't enjoy yourself outside for more than, oh say, 15 seconds without breaking a sweat! Me, I got treated to a full makeover from my new Mary Kay rep!!! I love the new look and can't wait to put on my new face - once I get over my cold (hence the red, runny nose)! LOL!!! We got to enjoy watching Bela going for everything she shouldn't have (and boy, can she crawl fast!), Emma's loud snoring (poor thing couldn't breathe), getting to watch Dumbo a thousand and one times (that movie seemed to comfort Emma), and Bela's knack for eating anything within reach (paper, my knee, cords, etc.). Bela's instant taking to her Momma's doll that we brought her was a hoot to watch as she sucked her thumb and played with the doll's hair.

Congrats to Eric and Niki!!!

A big congratulations goes to Eric on his new job promotion! Sounds like BB is treating you well and that you're enjoying your new career. Everyone is so happy for you!!!

Congrats to Niki on making it to New York what with everything that has happened recently. Bee sting in the eye and an emergency room trip for the leg? Please take care of yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!