Table topper giveaway

There is a darling table topper giveaway over at Linz Sews. If you want to check it out, click
HERE
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

PIN LESS! (but not stitch less)

Last Tuesday (Jan. 11 th), I had the pin in my thumb removed! I was supposed to have surgery for the removal of the last pin in my hand, but the pin had started to work itself out of my thumb. The very tip of it was protruding out of the end of m thumb. The doctor was able to clamp down on it enough to pull it out. The idea of not having to go into surgery and be put under general anesthesia was worth the pain, or so I thought.

After he pulled it out, he asked if I has any questions. I said I did, then I inquired after my ring finger. The occupational therapist made me a splint, and I had been wearing it for a few weeks because I could wiggle my finger from side to side, and it was not supposed be loose like that.
When I showed this to the doctor, he just stared for a little while (it was probably only seconds, but it felt like minutes). Then, he told me I would have to have surgery on my ring finger. He offered to do it that day, since I was all ready for surgery anyway. So, my husband and I took him up on the offer.

I now have a very small metal plate and six screws in my ring finger. Three in the top bone and three in the bottom bone. I am hoping to someday have a complete set of brass knuckles built into my hand (yeah, I hope you can tell I am JOKING!)

I am taking Eliza to the doctor at the end of the month. If I can get a copy of a current X-ray, Ill post it for y'all to see.

Playing in the Snow

On New Year's Day we drove as far as we could on Kolob Mountain, then we played in the snow. Mostly just the boys played.
Brycen made a snow angel, and had a snowball fight with Ryan and Tucker. I guess I need to find some more kid sunglasses. Tucker is squinting in every picture we took of him. Does anyone have a suggestion on where to find a great deal on sunglasses that fit a child's face?
Eliza fell asleep on the way up, so I ended up mostly staying in the warm car with her. When Brycen and Tucker were done, I warmed them up. It was fun. Maybe we should start a new tradition!

2 Years Old!

Tucker turned two on New Years Eve 2010, so we had a little party. Instead of an actual b-day cake, we made individual brownies for everyone, served with ice cream and chocolate sauce.

As you can see, he was pretty excited.

It took a little while to get him to blow out the candles. He was very fascinated with the fire.