Thanks Jennisa! I LOVE my new BLOG look!

UPDATE: Jennisa is so awesome that she even helped me "tweek" my background after I found something that I had saved on my computer a long time ago! The new polka dots make me smile - hope you like them too!!

Glad to see that many of you were paying attention to my new "pimped up" blog!! If you are interested in giving your blog a facelift, please check out Jennisa's Blog Designs! She is very patient and works with you to get it right.

Stay tuned for an opportunity to WIN a complimentary blog makeover from Jennisa - coming SOON!

Favorite Foto Friday #27 - SLEEPING ANGELS

This week's FFF theme challenge is Sleeping Angels... there is nothing sweeter than going in each night and checking on my sleeping babies. I have always, since my children were born, gone in and made the sign of the cross on their foreheads after they are asleep to bless them and wish them sweet dreams. Just one of those things that has always been so precious to me... and they never know it. Even when the day has been rough, going in and seeing their sweet faces reminds me of the blessings I have been given when HE gave me the gift of my three children.





Don't forget to leave a comment if you would like me to link your FFF post this week. Even if you do not do the FFF Challenge, I would love to link you! This is one of the highlights of my week and I think a few other people as well! (PS... Blogger is acting up this week and not e-mailing me the comments as it always has... but I will get you if you leave a comment, just may not be as quickly as usual)!!

Lisa & Madeline
Steve, Amy, Ethan & Mia
Jennisa, Avery & Olivia - First FFF!!
Stephanie & Maya
Rachel's Sleeping Angels
Rachel, John, Makensie, Madison & Makan
Christina & Aiden
Farrah, Madisyn & Grace
Soltana, Derek & Cerah
Becca & Ella
Sarah & Aidan
Sabra & Caleb
Kerri & Ruby
Amy & Jonathan
Megan & Mackenzie
Heather, Kyle, Brandon, Jacob, Devin & Allie
Mandy & Jadon
Kim & Landen - First FFF!
Kelly & Kemry
Tracy & Brenda
Kelli & Kaleb
Nicole and her niece, Aubrey - First FFF
Jennifer, F, K & M
Sharon & AnnaMaria
Christy, H, L & G
Holly, Gia & Nino
Juju, Little Man & Baby Girl
Alleen & Gabriella
Robyn & Gabriella
Ellie, Angelena & Angelo
Katie & Angelika
Kelly & family
Jennifer & McCaleb - First FFF!!
Krystal, Parker, Brayden, Gerson & Elviz
Marianne, Finn & Chloe - First FFF!
Debbie & Kandi
Kelly & Skylie

Elbow Update & Happy Valentines Day!!

Busy day today... Sophie~Bug visited the orthopedic surgeon and it was determined that she has a fracture in the radial head (the top of the radial arm bone where it meets the elbow). This is a common thing to happen with Nursemaids Elbow when their little soft bones are still hardening. Poor little bug... was not at all pleased with having to stretch her arm out for another x-ray but was very entertained by the friendly nurse who came in to put on her PINK cast. We celebrated her bravery tonight with a scoop of vanilla ice cream with rainbow sprinkles (thus the lovely stains on her shirt)! She ate the whole thing!

The only unfortunate thing is... we had to cut off her little Valentine shirt as the nurse pushed her sleeves up to put on the cast and the arm opening was not wide enough to go back over it.

Thanks to everybody for their thoughts and prayers and for sharing your stories. I know that we will not be playing that game any more around here and I am sure some of you will learn from our mistake as well.

Love and FROG!

Sarah

Wacky Wednesday

How wacky is this???



She is holding her Piggie flashlight that she picked out for her bravery award last night.





My poor bug dislocated her elbow last night while playing a simple game of 1,2,3... Wheeee... you know... when you pick them up by their arms and swing them forward and listen to them squeal in delight. Last night... not so much.

At first, the Urgent Care Doctor determined first, that it was not broken, but Nursemaids Elbow (when the elbow comes out of the socket and has to be reset) and reduced the dislocation and sent us home. However, this morning, she woke up unable to move her arm and in alot of pain. After two trips to the pediatrician, she has her new stylin' sling and an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon tomorrow to see what is going on.

Please keep my little bug in your prayers that it can be fixed easily and she is out of pain. And, please... learn from my mistake... don't play the 1,2,3... Whee game!

Favorite Foto Friday #26 - MESSY FACES

Ready for another FFF challenge? How about Messy Faces!

I actually had to dig back a few months to find one as Sophie has refined her eating skills and does not make nearly as much mess eating as she used to. But, here she is back in October with her orange frosted Halloween cookie... what a mess!



Feel free to post your FFF whether you accept the challenge or not! And, any themes for future FFF's are welcome!

Krystal, Gerson, Elviz, Brayden & Parker
Rachel with Moses
Tracy & Brenda
Becky & Amaya
Christina & Aiden
Becca & Myles
Sarah, Zech & Alec
Farrah, Madison & Gracie!!! - Woohoo!!
Sabra & Sofia
Rachel & Max
Heather, Amazing Jacob & Allie
Greta Jo & Carson
Amy & Jonathan
Lisa & Madeline
Mandy & Jadon
Stephanie & Maya
Kelli & Kaleb
Robyn & Gabriella
Kerri & Ruby
Kelly & Skylie
Holly, Gia, Nino & other Guat Tots
Corey, Luke & Sarah
Amy, Benjamin & Hannah
Katie, Arianna & Brayden
Christy, Hailee, Lainey & Garrett
Debbie & Heidy
Soltana & Cerah
Jennifer, F, K & M - First FFF post!!

Wacky Wednesday

A little background... I am the oldest of four kids... I have three little brothers. My middle brother, Tyler, was born when I was 15 years old and is just the most amazing man (I almost said kid, but he is all grown up now). He is enjoying a gap year between graduating from college and starting life in the real world. He is working as a bellboy at a hotel in Steamboat this winter and gets to enjoy the benefits of his beautiful surroundings on his days off. He sent this picture of himself on the slopes and it is just amazing...



Is that not gorgeous??? I am so jealous!!

Favorite Foto Friday #25 - BESOS

Let's try on a theme for the week and see how it goes... this week's FFF theme/challenge is BESOS (Kisses)! It is one of the most cherished things with my little Bug, as it took her a long time to learn to reciprocate affection. She prefers to turn her cheek to accept a kiss rather than give out kisses of her own. Just recently, she is finally presenting her own delicate kisses and blowing them when asked.

Puckering up...


Blowing her besos...


And the smile that comes with all that love!!!


Ha ha! This is fun!!


Don't forget to leave a comment if you would like me to link your FFF this week! Don't worry about whether you accept the FFF Challenge or not, Fridays are my favorite day of the week because we get to see all those beautiful faces!
Sabra, Hannah, Maya & Caleb
Becca, Dave & Ella
Rachel's 1st FFF!! - Makan & Max
Kerri & Ruby
Tracy & Brenda
Christina & Aiden
Alleen & Gabriella
Heather, Kyle, Brandon, Devin, Jacob & Allie
Robyn & Gabriella
Lisa & Madeline
Becky, Juliana & Amaya
Sarah & Aidan
Lisa & Sophia - Happy One Year Forever Family Day!
Kelli & Kaleb
Mandy & Jadon
Kelly & Skylie
Kelly & Karly
Amy & Jonathan
katie, Taylor & Brayden
Debbie & Heidy
Soltana, Derek & Cerah
Corey, Luke & Sarah