It's been a week...

It's been a really weird week. Not being able to sleep well combined with a flu-like illness has taken its toll. I also started working this week doing literature reviews for my research job. I've been trying to read and work at home, which has been a challenge. Josh is home all day, Adam was home sick Tuesday, the boys had a half day of school Wednesday, and today I had a few errands I needed to run. It seems there aren't enough hours in the day to do all the things a person needs to do! We've had interviews, appointments, activities, kids need rides, lessons need to be taught, etc. So it's just been a week! I'm glad it's Friday tomorrow...

Sorry my post is boring! My head is filled with information about the human factors of individuals and teams operating unmanned aerial vehicle flights!

My baby is no baby...

For quite some time, Austin has been looking forward to this day. I remember October 25, 1996 like it was yesterday. When he was born, people thought he was born at 10:10 and weighed 7 lbs 4.3 oz. But no, he was born at 7:43 and weighed 10 lbs 10 oz! That is not something you soon forget. From moment one he has been a great joy. He is a smiler, for sure, and loves to help people. He likes to have fun, is a really good friend to people, and is always up for trying new things. My kids can have whatever they want for breakfast on their birthday, and today Austin asked for scrambled eggs with onions, sweet peppers, and toast (on sprouted grain bread). Mind you, if they asked for cake, doughnuts, pizza, etc. they would get it; they can have ANYTHING...and he chose the healthy stuff! I asked him why and he said "Mooooom, gueeeeeess!" I said "what's her name?" and he just smiled that big smile of his and said that there's not one girl, but three. Uh oh...my baby is no baby anymore! Happiest of all birthdays to you, Austin!

12 great things about Austin:
1. he is so friendly
2. he is really responsible--I know I can count on him
3. he is fun to hang out with
4. he is easy to get along with
5. he is a gentleman
6. he shares really well
7. he has gorgeous eyes
8. his smile lights up my day
9. he is charming
10. he has great character
11. he is honest
12. he is playful

Making backgrounds and headers...

I was up past midnight learning how to make my own blog backgrounds and coordinating headers. While there are glitches in the system, what you see today as my background and header are ones I've made. I spent many hours finding free papers, embellishments, etc. online, then re-learning how to use photoshop to make these. NOW I have the cutest blog on the block...and bags under my eyes!

Here are some other backgrounds I've worked on, which fit this time of year pretty well.