November 4th the day we see true change happen and the beginning to a better America. I have been waiting for this day for the past 4 years. It is time for change to make for a better America and to reconstruct our nation after the destruction we have endured for the past 8 years.  It is time to kick out the good old boys from the white house, and have someone with views that will change the future of our nation, bring our troops home, and focus on the citizens of our country. I can't wait until November 4th and better yet January 20th, 2009.

Poor Ike he is gimpy like his Grandpa

We had a new first with Isaac this morning. It was his first visit to the emergency room, and knowing how accident prone his parents are I'm sure there will be a few more in his future. I just hope not the near future. Anywho it turned out to be a quick fix, but scared us. Ike was playing with grandpa Ron and ended up throwing himself backwards right as grandpa went to pull him up for a better grip. It probably would have been no big deal except grandpa Ron is all gimpy from a recent shoulder surgery and shouldn't be lifting anything with his left arm, but Grandpa was able to grab his arm and avoid a crash to the ground. At first we thought he was just scared, but soon realized he wasn't moving his arm and he wouldn't stop crying. So off to the ER. The doc checked him out did a quick little bend and rotation to his arm and said we have to wait a little bit to see if he will start using his arm again. At this point the doc said he dislocated his elbow calling it the nursemaid elbow and it is very common in kids up to age six. After sitting around for half an hour and no luck convincing Ike to use his arm it was time for x-rays. I was kind of excited for the x-rays only because our great friend Trent was the one to take them. The doc checked out the film no break, but had to wait til the radiologist could check them out cuz Ike was still not moving his arm. Everything came back ok in regards to no breaks, and we were released. Isaac started using his arm more especially after the IBprofune kicked in. So after our exciting morning in the ER we are thankful for nothing more than a very common dislocation, and now better than to pull on small arms. We did make sure we grabbed a picture so we could remember his first visit to the ER. I tried to find a picture of Grandpa Ron with his gimpy arm but unfortunatly no luck, just our gimpy son. 

Can't believe it but Matt and I have been married for 5 years one week and a few days. September 20th, 2003 we shared our vows and partied it up to celebrate our new life together. It feels like it just happened, but as they say time flies when you are having fun. It has been a roller coaster for the past 5 years but I wouldn't change anything. It will be amazing to see where the next 5 years one week and a few days take us. So in lame blogspot tradition here are a few pix to show how we have spent the last five years. (This is mainly to entertain Ashley while she is at work) 

"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die." ~ Thomas Campbell

Uncle Barry you will always live in our hearts, and we will carry on your joy of life. I will never forget your great tasting burnt rice a roni, giant glasses of tequila, the multiple bets I lost to you, and most of all the love you shared with all of us. We will miss you always and forever. 

The fam and I just got back from a quick trip to Seattle, and I'm missing the city so much in fact I'm just plain homesick. I know I'm back in the town where I grew up and lived all my life, but Matt and I made Seattle our home. I miss so many things about Seattle mainly all of our friends but also my crazy job, our little townhouse where we got ready for Ike and brought him home from the hospital, the cooler weather, and all the great food shopping and people watching. I loved so much about the city, and the great experiences Matt and I had there. When we moved there we had no idea we would make it our home, but we sure did. People say home is where the heart is, and my heart has been left in Seattle. People keep telling me that I just need to give Boise a chance and I will feel at home again, but to tell you the truth each day that passes I miss my city more and more. I think the thing that kills me the most is that I don't get to share the exciting city with my son. While I was pregnant Matt and I would talk about all the great places we were going to take Isaac, and how great it would be to share our excitement of the city with him. Like I said we will move back and we will be able to show Isaac the magic of the Emerald City, until then here is my ode to all things missed: Osaka Grill (best freaking teriyaki anywhere), Everyday doughnut,  Pikes Market, the rack and all the great shopping, beautiful architecture, The Mariners,  the bums who pee on the side of the road, the view of the city as you come in to town, and all the green trees blue water and bright flowers. 

Making up for starting out small continued

Ok so the pix were to large to be in just one post so start with the first and work your way up. 

Making up for starting out small!!

So I realized the other day that my premature little guy isn't so premie anymore. How quickly he has grown and here is a few pixs to prove it. Well that and he now has to wear all of his 6 month clothing because his 3 month stuff is just a wee bit snug. If the leotard ever comes back in style he is in, til then we will just have to buy the stuff that fits.