Our first cast!

I am surprised with four boys we've gone this long before one of them ended up in a cast! We have done stitches a few times, but this is our first cast!


Nik was riding his motorcycle when he hit a rock and went end over end. After picking himself up and coming in the house we cleaned up the few scrapes and bumps he had, gave him some tylenol and iced his wrist where it was hurting. It wasn't swelling so we just watched it for a while, because it was not an obvious break. By the next morning it was starting to swell, so we took him to the ER. After an X-ray the doctor thought he had a fracture in the growth plate of the wrist, so they decided to send him to an orthopedic surgeon. The first appointment we could get was Wednesday afternoon. We immobilized it with a brace, luckily it was his left hand, so he was able to write, etc. As soon as the orthopedic Dr. saw the xray's he immediately put a cast on it. I am glad it wasn't any worse, from the scrapes on his helmet he could have done more serious damage! Have I mentioned that I love having boys?

Nash's Prom 09

Nash asked Whitney to their Junion/Senior Prom,which was held this last weekend. They doubled with their friends, Mason and Miriam. The day started out windy and cold, and turned rainy by afternoon. The guys left to pick up their dates around 6pm, then they were having pictures taken by our friend, Kari Bates, shortly after. The following 4 pics are Kari's (thanks Suzanne, I stole these off your blog!)




This is a close up of the corsage Nash gave Whitney.

After having pictures taken the couples came over to Mason's house where his mom, Marianne and I made them dinner. They got there earlier than we planned so we had them hang out in the living room for a little bit.



We set the table in a beautiful burgandy and white which coordinated with the dinnerware.


We started with a chilled strawberry soup. This picture shows the bowl as it was given to them, then after it was placed before them we poured the soup into the bowl. (I didn't get a picture of the soup in the bowl) but everyone loved the soup.

Then we served a nice salad...

Oops, so I forgot to take a picture of the main dish :(
But it was equally nice to look at and also delicious. We served a Malibu Chicken (similar to a chicken cordon bleu, but the ham and swiss was on the outside and we served it with a honey mustard sauce),mustard glazed carrots,rice pilaf, and a parmesean crusted croissant. Then for dessert we served a strawberry tartlet...


After dinner we took some more pictures, then they headed off to the dance.



They had a wonderful time, and looked beautiful together.

Happy St. Patricks Day!

There's a dear little plant that grows in Ireland.
'Twas Saint Patrick himself sure that set it.
And the sun on his labor with pleasure did smile.
And a tear from his eyes oft-times wet it.
It grows thro' the bog, thro' the brake, and the mireland,
And it's called the dear little Shamrock of Ireland.
That dear little plant still grows in our land,
Fresh and fair as the daughters of Erin,
Whose smiles can bewitch, and whose eyes can command,
In each climate they ever appear in:
For they shine thro' the bog, thro' the brake, and the mireland,
Just like their own dear little Shamrock of Ireland.
That dear little plant that springs from our soil,
When its three little leaves are extended,
Denotes from the stalk we together should toil,
And ourselves by ourselves be befriended.
And still thro' the bog, thro' the brake, and the mireland,
From one root should branch, like the Shamrock of Ireland

Each leaf on the four leaf clover has a special meaning; the first is for HOPE, the second for FAITH, the third is for LOVE and the fourth for LUCK!

I wish you luck in everything you do!