Well, I have some good news & bad news. Along with all of Bryn's other typical flu-like symptoms, one of the things she's been complaining about is her throat. So, yesterday they tested her for Strep. It came back negative. The bad news is, apparently that means she has the Swine Flu. The good news, hopefully is, they've been seeing it last for usually 3 days. Since the onset of her symptoms began on Saturday evening, I'm hoping that means today is the last day of this. She has been one sick girl.... SO MANY, "Mommy, I don't feel good" cries with lots of wimpering & whining. If only I could wave a magic wand & take it all away. I know all moms wish they had one of those! Anyway, her doctor said he's not concerned about the actual Swine Flu itself, it's the possible complications from it that are of concern (dehydration & pneumonia). We are doing well on those accounts, so we'll keep on keeping on & just say our prayers. There's nothing she can do for this, other than Tylenol/Motrin, rest + lots of liquids.
Now... onto scrappy things...
Nikki Sivils has a new monthly challenge to start scrapping more about ourselves. Her prompt this time was to scrap something you probably don't know about me. It took me awhile to come up with something you may not already know, but to still make it work with the product. I went with a 6x12 layout (a new format for me). I do know this is a VERY selfish thought to have, but I can't help it...
I used a pattern from an old Scrapbooks Etc magazine to make my airplane. Other than the BLAH, BLAH, BLAH (which was part of an envelope from Sarah) everything is Nikki Sivils.
Nikki did mention to me that her parents never flew together until their youngest child was out of college. So... I guess I'm not the only one who worries about this.
Check out the Nikki Sivils blog for the other takes on the challenge & to see who was just added to our design team! Welcome again, Molly!
And, speaking of Nikki Sivils... here's a few Halloween cards made with the Bootiful line...
... a quick gift card...
... a simple recipe card on a bag containing the best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookies EVER... so moist & delicious (no eggs, dairy or nuts means Bryn can eat them, too!)...
... and another layout...
And strangely enough, it ended up on the SIS Catwalk today. Thank you, Andrea Wiebe!
This examiner.com article on Nikki Sivils and her BOOTIFUL line is WAY COOL! It was pretty exciting to see my work in their article! I've only told her about 500 times, but I really do LOVE designing with her products. I just received her Christmas line, too, and I think it just may be the cutest line YET!
I send lots of love to Bryn and you. That should help her get better real soon! Lot's of rest and liquids, but I'm sure you knew that! Right?
Love of the projects you've made, Wow, stunning!
Love it!
Take care and hope all the best to all of you!
Posted by: Chantal | October 20, 2009 at 10:21 AM
So so so many bootiful layouts and cards to share thank you. I don't blame you on the flying thing, I've done it already, heck DH and I went somewhere sans kids, but we did finalize our wills and finances before that trip, talk about morbid huh? LOL.
Posted by: Jing-Jing | October 20, 2009 at 01:24 PM
Here's hoping that Miss Bryn is feeling better and is all back to her normal self in just a few days! What an emotional layout the plane one is!!! Just love all of your layouts and congrats again on the Catwalk - just love that ghost! the cookies sound great - when are you making them??? LOL!
Posted by: Chris A | October 20, 2009 at 01:31 PM
I pray your daughter is feeling better! I have been in constent prayer about this whole Swine Flu/H1N1 scare! I am a little freaked out about the vaccinations, so we have been just trying to keep good hand washing and not touching our face and nose! Maybe a little over protective! :) It is so nice to hear a postive case, instead of all the bad ones! But I know that God is in control and will take care of us all! Take care! :)
Posted by: Winter | October 20, 2009 at 08:22 PM
i hope bryn feels better soon!!!!!!! :( i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee all the yummy stuff u made with nikki's papers and congrats again on the catwalk!!! how many more days till 11/1??? :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
Posted by: julie | October 20, 2009 at 09:55 PM
GOSH... i hope that bryn starts to feel better soon. :( ...and if you ever find that magic wand to make things go away -- please let me know ;) i want one for myself. lol.
you have to be the most resourceful scrapper i know. you can make like 124398087324892 projects with ONE line. haha.
hugs,
sarah.
Posted by: sarah | October 21, 2009 at 12:10 AM
I have been thinking about you guys! I hate to hear that Bryn has swine flu, but it's good that she's trying to get some rest. Crossing my fingers that this gets over with soon, and that there are no complications!!.... And your "blah blah blah" LO took my breath away. Makes me think, for sure.
Posted by: erinrwillis | October 21, 2009 at 08:49 AM
Congrats on the Catwalk!! Loving all the Halloween goodness! So cute. Poor Bryn, tell her to get better for me.
Posted by: nicole renee | October 21, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Poor Bryn :( Hope she is starting to feel better and hope that the rest of you stay healthy!
Love the pages, cards and bags! And, congrats on the Catwalk!! Woohoo :)
Posted by: Antonia | October 21, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Holy Dyna you are on fire woman!! I just love, love, love the 6 x 12 layout you did and can totally relate. When I fly in February by myself to visit my parents I always think of that and yet for some reason when Paige and I fly together in the summer I am not as anxious.
Posted by: Glenda T. | October 22, 2009 at 09:39 PM
Awww. Poor Brynn! Hope she feels much better fast!
Your work is gorgeous! I don't think I tell you that enough! Also, 6x12 suits you fine! :)
Posted by: Bekkabess | October 24, 2009 at 03:07 AM
I am so sorry I missed this one.. I am so glad Bryn is getting better! Hugs to that young lady!
Posted by: Vickie | October 25, 2009 at 04:06 AM
Hugs to Bryn... love all the lo's and the 911 one is soooooo true... I don't want to have Rainee ever w/out us! Love the cards they are so fun!!! Congrats on the lo getting onto sis... being sick really put me behind... I had no idea... so soooooo soooooooooooo sorry I missed it!!!! CONGRATS!!! it's just the cutest!!!
{{HUGS}} Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | November 05, 2009 at 07:52 AM