I can’t remember honestly when the last time was I went a whole week without blogging! It’s not like me….I enjoy it too much to miss more than a few days. Plus I don’t like to forget or miss anything. Like I’ve said a thousand times….this IS MY JOURNAL! I don’t really keep a hand-written one like some people. I’m just not good at it. This is my latest JOY JOURNAL page. Finished it this morning.
I don’t want to bore you with the fine details of why I haven’t been around but here’s a quick summary: I’ve been REALLY sick…more than just pregnancy sick. I had a really bad UTI and the meds the Doc gave me didn’t help which turned into a NASTY bladder infection. I was DOWN. Thanks to Shane staying home and helping me with the house and kids…couldn’t have survived without him. Then I had a new 4 yr old daycare kiddo who I was warned was ADHD. They warned me of his screaming fits and tantrums….they didn’t warn me about his violence. He was only here a day and a half before he was pulling my hair and kicking me in the stomach. Not good. Needless to say…I no longer keep him. Then there was the nasty case of lice in our home which wasn’t fun on top of everything else. Has that ever happened to any of you? It was horrifying. A first for us here. And I pray the last! 
Saturday brought a breath of fresh air. I felt better. We got out of the house. We took the girls to the pumpkin patch to pick out their carving pumpkins. It was cool. Here are a few of the photos I got. I love pumpkins. They make my girls smile! 
Then I received a super cool email from Stacey over at Paper Salon this morning. She wanted me to know that she got my designer spotlight up on their blog today. CHECK THIS OUT. I am feeling kinda special. Hee hee! I had soooooo much fun working with their products! Thanks Stacey for the opportunity!
Okay….I have lots to do this week. Halloween parties to get ready for. I have a cave woman costume to make for myself. I promise to pop in though before a week has passed me by! Hope everyone has a good one!
October 22nd, 2007
October 22nd, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Teri Says:
Shanna I am so sorry that you were sick. That just sucks. Glad you’re feeling better.
Years ago, I used to have a home daycare and only had a couple of kids that I said no to. Ya gotta feel for those kids. Who knows what they’ve gone through to have those kinds of reactions.
Sounds like things are moving at Shanna-speed again! Have a fun time and I expect we will see photos of you in said cavewoman costume??
October 22nd, 2007 at 2:59 pm
identicaltriplets Says:
Oh Shanna, sounds like a rough week! I am glad you are on the mend. And the pumpkin patch photos are great. I pray you have a better week ahead!
October 22nd, 2007 at 3:00 pm
Deanna Says:
I can’t wait to see the cavewoman photos. Big belly too right? I wanna see that! I love the projects on your Paper Salon feature. That is cool that they chose your stuff. Congrats! You deserve it. Glad you are feeling better.
October 22nd, 2007 at 5:08 pm
Jaci Says:
Wow sounds like your week has not been very good! Hope you are now feeling better. We can’t wait til Saturday!! Hope this week is better for you!
October 23rd, 2007 at 2:00 am
laura Says:
wow shanna - you’ve had a tough week!! hope you are feeling better! i LOVE that layout - so pretty, perfectly simple! love the pumpkin shots- they are always favorites with me.
take care, girl!!
October 23rd, 2007 at 1:53 pm
Molove Says:
Oh God Shanna, that’s horrible. One thing on top of another. I’m glad you got through it although I’m sure it was bad. The situation with the little boy sounds particularly rough. I’m sure you struggled with that decision. I think you did the right thing though. That just won’t work at all as your baby grows and grows.
I’m glad it’s a new day, a new week and you are on the mend on all fronts. I’m really looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks!
October 24th, 2007 at 8:35 pm
Stella Says:
You’ve been tagged. Go take a look at my blog:
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October 26th, 2007 at 5:53 am
Denean Says:
Congrats Shanna on the spotlight!! Just LOVE your projects! Especially that adorable frame. Super cute!!
I tagged you–> http://alittlewebspacetocallmyown.blogspot.com/2007/10/creative-blogger-award.html
October 26th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
Angie Says:
Wow! You’ve had a lot on your plate! I really love that Fall layout. It’s just perfect. Don’t you just l-o-v-e fall?! I wish it could last forever.
October 26th, 2007 at 10:55 pm
lisa Says:
love that fall layout and the pics of your girls. congrats on the PS thing! that is cool. and i thought you had a upi…LOL
October 30th, 2007 at 7:21 am
Shirley Fyfe Says:
Great pumpkin pics and great LO too!