Wasn't supposed to be dinner and a 'show' !!

Well, it's been an eventful week....thought I better post with an update. First off, we are sick-free here at the Hash house....Yay!! Shane is starting to take steps while holding onto the couch...he even let go one day and stood for a few seconds on his own, again with that proud grin on his face. We don't think it will be long now that he starts walking.....not that we are in a hurry for that...uh-huh. But if he follows in his brothers 'footsteps', it will be any time. Nicholas was walking at 9 mos.!! Dr Albert was surprised last week when I told her that Shane was pulling himself up considering he is such a big boy...she says they usually take longer. Oh, btw, did I mention before that Shane is already 26 lbs, 14 oz!!! Yikes!! (all proportionate though to his height and head measurements)....he is just BIG! A big bundle of sweetness :0) ... or as some would say, a big chunka hash! lol.



Nicholas is doing well too....I can't count the times in a day that that child has me beaming. He is so interested in and has to know about EVERYTHING! The conversations he can carry amaze me....sometimes to the point where he is informing me about something....hehehe! And that's the truth. Anything to do with Outer Space is his big interest right now....and man, is he knowledgeable. And yes, he is four.



Sydney is winding up her school year - seventh grade!! She has been busy with exams and starting to get ready for her move to Greenville next month. She recently performed in her schools Spring recital....and I've asked her Mom if I could share this video clip she took while there. Enjoy.

A few weeks ago, Vicki let me know that there was a 'farewell' party for Doug, a co-worker....so I immediately wanted Johnathon to know so that I could plan to attend last Thursday. It has been a long while since I've had the opportunity to see my friends from work in a social setting. I so needed a good evening out....and I had such a great time! It was alot of fun....thanks Vicki, Di, Gary, Jamie and of course Doug....we were the last of the bunch....the die-hards! hehehe....good times!

So, a friend of ours, Scott, is leaving on Friday for Vegas and the World Series of Poker where he will be in at least a few of the tournaments. To send him off, I invited Shawn, Cheryl, Derek, Alison and of course Scott over for a bbq and poker on Friday evening. I made a couple of salads, grilled some shrimp, sausages and burgers for everyone......and when the meat was done, I took my big ceramic platter (which I love) and piled it on there....brought it in the house and was going to peek into the family room to let know everything was ready. Well, first I had to walk over Chrissy who would not move...only to have Oreo under my feet...and as I was saying everything is ready....BAM....tripped on Oreo....falling to the ground, trying to save the platter of food....fell on my left side which is now bruised, dropped the platter which smashed and of which a piece of it was still resting IN my arm and my finger was cut deep and bleeding heavily. Food everywhere! Just lovely. Now I am not one to tolerate pain well....I had to lay down immediately on the floor and most definitely NOT look at my bleeding finger. I caught a glimpse of my arm and that was enough for me. I'm very happy to say that I did not vomit, pass out....nothing. Okay...so do I sound drama queen enough for ya?? hehhee. Anyhow, Johnathon cleaned me up and stopped the bleeding the best he could....with Cheryls help. I insisted I would be fine and that going to the hospital wasn't necessary. Well, I was wrong and the next day we headed to the Bowmanville Clinic where the doctor let me know that that was a foolish move. Regardless, he and the wonderful nurse there cleaned me all up and assessed the situation....letting me know that since it has been more than 6 hours, he cannot completely stitch me up in case there is already an infection and in which case would be 'trapped' inside.....so he gave me a couple stitches. I asked if it would hurt and he said the stitches won't because you will be frozen but the needle will. I tried my best not to be a big baby....but was clearly unsuccessful as tears rolled down my face.....finger throbbing bleeding and my arm very sore....and now a needle!! Waahh! Anyhow, I am dealing....and waiting to feel better. Life is just a little more challenging for the next while.

Now, you may ask what happened with dinner....and as much as I don't want to say, I have to give kudos to my guests who cleaned everything up.....including inspecting all food and proceeded to still eat. Good thing I washed my floors that day!!! Now, that's love :0)

Oh, and when I made it downstairs to play finally....my brother came over and gave me a big hug :0) ... which then was followed by Derek and Scott and Shawn all giving me a group hug....almost breaking into the silly dance they used to do surrounding me....lol. They succeeded with getting a huge smile and laugh from me. Love u guys.

So, other than all that drama.....the weekend has been beautiful and filled with sunshine. I am becoming quite the left-handed gardener. In fact, I am just heading out now for some more flowers and herbs. I've been writing this on and off all day....done!