Disgusting Wind Storms

One of my least favorite things about Lubbock is the wind storms. Not only do they threaten to knock you down, and make it to where your baby can literally not draw a breath, they blow dirt.

It is advisable not to wear a hat or have lip gloss on during a Lubbock wind storm. Don't leave the door to your car open, either, because they have been known to blow back and hyperextend if not blow off completely. If you are a toddler and are carrying something, be prepared to be knocked on your rear, and drop everyothing that you were carrying. This happened to Syd this morning on her way to school and she was frustrated to say the least. Stay in the house, and be sure to shut the flume on your fireplace.

I guess I won't be going to get a pedicure today. Sigh.


Edited to add that the picture taken is not from today. It is from Feb 2007 during a wind storm in Lubbock! I just added it for dramatic effect.

Back update

Brokeback seems to be feeling better! After spending most of last week in bed and pretty much living in a fog, he is much improved this week. Ron hasn't had to take a nap since Friday. He is sleeping better at night, and can walk around without use of the cane. He seems much more alert, as well.

His incision definitely still hurts, and his leg gives out on him every once in awhile. But the pain has decreased by at least 50%. He should be pretty much back to normal in about 2 weeks!

Mommy and Syd time

Syd and I have spent alot of one on one time together at night, lately. Brokeback has been going to bed early (like before 8) and Syd sits in his recliner and watches her shows (she prefers to watch Madame Blueberry and a Princess Singalong since her preferred shows are tivoed in the playroom) while I read, get on the computer or knit. Syd is a big fan of knitting these days. Here is a picture of her pretending to knit with a practice piece and some needles.

3rd Birthday Bash

Syd had her 3rd birthday party at Ready Set Go this year. She had a great time. Many of her friends came and she just loved seeing everyone. She had a Cinderella cake that she loved, and she received soooo many fabulous presents, I can't even believe it. She actually continues to get a present a day in the mail and I fear she will come to expect it. But she hasn't yet. Here are a few pics from the party. I will send all of them out through snapfish someday.

Camping in the Living Room

Since Brokeback is going to be out of commission for awhile he and Syd had a fun night together Friday. He borrowed a tent from Todd next door and he and Syd "went camping". They went fishing, had a picnic, sat in front of the fire, watched a movie and had popcorn, and laid in the tent and read books. They attempted to sleep in there but Syd was too excited and finally offered to go to sleep in her room!

Picture of the campsite:



"Fishing" out of the magnetic fishing box:

Post Surgery

Brokeback had surgery Monday! The Dr. George thought it went well. His disc rupture was huge. The surgery took longer than normal because there three large pieces or extusions on the nerve root. The pain should decrease soon. Right now the incision is still really sore and his left leg is really weak. Ron sleeps as much as he can which should help him to heal faster.
Brokeback won't be able to lift the kids for 4-6 weeks. He is off from work this entire week, then will continue working from home for the next 3. He should be able to travel in a month.

Thanks for all of the prayers! We will continue to need them through the healing process.

P.S. I will get around to posting pics of Syd's birthday party (it went well, she had a great time) and Brokeback and Syd's living room camp out soon.

Syd is turning 3!!

We will be celebrating Syd's 3rd birthday on Sunday. Because she is so old, she is allowed to have a party outside of our house! We will be going to Ready, Set, Go, which is where Sydney takes her gymnastic classes. There are trampolines, foam pits, and a blow-up obstacle course. She is pumped. The theme is Cinderella. Expect pictures from the party next week.


Here is the invitation I sent out to the guests: