Jan 22, 2009

Birthday and Dust Mites














Last Saturday (17th) was Anna's 7th birthday!! Boy, my little girl is growing up! We had a very busy weekend. Friday night we had a girl scout cookie rally.

Here's a picture of our Daisy troop Friday night at the cookie rally.














Anna and 5 friends met at Build-a-Bear for her party. The girls had a great time! They picked out their bears (tigers and bunnys actually), warmed and inserted their hearts, stuffed them, bathed them, had a fashion show, and finally clothed them! Anna even got an extra bear that all the girls signed. It was a neat experience! But that's not all. We then headed to the food court for some pizza, cookie cake, and a carousel ride. It was a full day!


Here's a picture of the girls with their new bears.




















Here's how Jay spent Anna's party! No girly stuff for him!



















We were out of school Monday so we headed to the allergist for Jay's appointment. They tested him for mold, mildew, cockroaches (yuck!), grass, dust mites, and milk. Of all things, he's allergic to dust mites!! Do you know what kind of cleaning they want me to do??!! If any of you would like to come to my house and clean 3 times a week I would greatly appreciate it! :)

They told me that if it couldn't be wiped off or machine washed to get rid of it. I guess Anna will inherit all of his stuffed animals (which she collects!). They also told me if I could to rip out my carpet. Well, I can't. Unless any of you would like to donate to the cause. :) So, they told me to vaccuum often. He's not allowed back in the room for an hour afterwards. Also...get a air purifier, change his sheets 2 to 3 times a week, no fans, and he has to have Nasonex and his breathing machine every day. Wow! I'm overwhelmed again!

Jan 7, 2009

Pictures!

If you read my previous post you would know that Blogger would not let me post pictures earlier. That's ok b/c I found another way to upload. And this way I get to add lots more pictures!
I know I need to post, and it's not like I don't have things to post about. It's just that when I go to post something I can't think of what to say. :) We have been busy lately. Between Christmas, New Years, going back to school, and all of the meetings I've had lately it seems like we haven't stopped!

We have a very good Christmas!It was our first Christmas at home since Anna was 2. Anna was a little worried that Santa would not be able to find her this year b/c he has come to see her at Mimi's house for the past 4 years. Sure enough, he found us! Also, I cooked my first Christmas dinner: turkey, dressings, and the works! I must say that I impressed myself!

Even though we had already celebrated Christmas with our families we decided to go see them again the day after Christmas. We had a great time getting to see them before and after.

School started Monday, and I have to admit I did not want to go back. Imagine that! I am acutally home today b/c Jay came home yesterday and has pink eye. It's been a great day just me and him. We have enjoyed playing with his lawn mower and Elmo guitar and of course relaxing on the recliner!

** For some reason Blogger has decided it does not like my pictures of our Christmas and will not allow me to upload. I guess I will try again later. :)**