Well it finally happened

I fell down the stairs.
Ok not all of the stairs but the 3 steep stairs that lead to the landing of our back door. It was quick. I had stepped over the gate we put up to protect our children from the same fate. One foot slipped as I brought the other over and the next thing I knew I was down. It took a minute for me to realize that I actually fell. Laying with my back smashed up against the stairs I could hear "Up" in the next room and my boys happily playing. I knew they were alright, so I just stayed there for a minute thinking.

The thoughts that followed:

1 No tears. Hum.
2 Dang it that hurt. It really hurt and even though I know I can get up it's going to hurt all week. (Don't worry I kept asking Matt all night to check for bruises. Their are none.)
3 If I were older this would have been a disaster.
4 What if I am older and I only think that I can get up.
5 Isn't that the way it happens? You're just living life and with one careless moment everything can change.
6 Try to move. Can. (4 & 5 were dramatic but they flashed through my head.)
7 Deja vu, I have had many split second moments on the way down these stairs where I wondered when they would get me.
8 It hurt less than I imagined in the split second moments. (But it still hurt.)
9 Decided that I had spent plenty of time on the floor so I got up & took some Ibuprofen.
10 Stood looking down the stairs and felt grateful for health, life and moments that could have been something but turn out to be nothing.

And all that's new

Here's a random mix from this week.

Our friend Chad Lewis wrote a book called "Surround Yourself With Greatness" and in it he gives little shout out to Matt & Bo. It's very nice. We are reading the book now and loving it. If you want to check it out you can find it at any Deseret Book. Matt would never mention it just because that's how he is, but I get to because I am his adoring wife and for heaven sakes I've never been mentioned in a book..I think it's wonderful.

We also recently acquired two goldfish. They were a part of our centerpiece at the Taste of Salt Lake. I thought that our boys would like them so I talked Matt into buying them. I think I was more excited then they were. Well, G loves them and is always climbing on things to get a closer look. H hasn't shown much interest but I'm pretty sure he's just playing it cool.

And in case anyone is still on the hunt for winter gear. I was excited about this find at Target for snow bibs and boots. Since this is the first winter that we really had to get gear for our little guys I wanted it to be nice but I didn't want to pay a ton. I found these bibs for $12.99 and these boots on sale for $17.99. I found similar bibs for the same price at Walmart but they didn't have the reinforced bottom cuffs, knees & backside. These also run a bit large so try them on. I originally bought a 2T but ended up going back for a 18mo. and they are still a little big.And I thought these were the best for the price range. I honestly looked everywhere. Payless couldn't even beat the quality/price. They do have similar boots but starting at $29.99. Hope this helped anyone still in need of winter gear.

A benefit for Cystic Fibrosis

Last week we went to the Taste of Salt Lake with our family and friends. It was such a great night. The 'taste' as we call it is an incredible dinner at the Grand America where amazing restaurants come together to serve something from their finest menu (a taste, if you will). Their are live and silent auctions full of unique packages & items that I always bid on but never seem to win. And a program that always leaves me in tears. I love getting together for nights like this and I'm always amazed at the amount of work and people who are involved in making the event so seamless. But the greatest impression left with me is how the event grows each year in step with the generosity of those involved.
Thank you Fred & Mary Ann for inviting us all to the event of the year!

Here are a few pictures.

Can a hair cut change your life?

Maybe not, but it sure can make it a lot harder...for up to six months. I only bring this up because today I actually had a great haircut. I took the advice of YourHeartOut and made an appointment with Christie Somers. When I got to Lunatic Fringe and met her I couldn't believe how much she reminded me of one of favorite people on the planet. Lane! She even had the same speech pattern / inflection. You know what I mean right? Anyhow it was crazy. I asked her if she knew the family and she told me that she actually lived with Lane for 3 years in NYC! Small world. After that it was like we were old friends. Just a haircut and fun conversation. After it was over my hair felt lighter and so much cooler than it has in a long time. If you get a chance you should see her for your next cut. Maybe if I get a chance I will try to take a better picture than an end of a LONG day shot. But for now here is the oh so rare smile on my face after a haircut.


And for Em.
My all time worst cut was when I actually took in a picture of Meg Ryan from the movie Addicted to Love (1997) which I thought was a complete bomb but I loved her hair. And asked for the same cut. Chunks of my hair were 2" sticking straight up on the top of my head. I in no way resembled the rebel from this movie, let's just leave it at that.

HALLOWEEN

Jacob (from Twilight) and Elephant make the rounds.


Edward lurking in the shadows.


Post trick or treating wrap up and loot exchange.


Day after euphoria!



These guys had a great time. Even though they didn't really understand trick or treating completely they were excited all day...and night. We gave them little buckets to carry around but H wasn't interested. He just ran from house to house rarely making it to a door. G was so excited to get his first piece of candy that he just held it in his hand until the next house at which point the homeowner put a bowl of candy out and G handed him his first piece in exchange for a new one.
Adorable.

Matt wore sunglasses and had a walking stick and I wore a t-shirt that had E=mc2 across the front.
Because..
Wait for it...
I blinded him with science!

You know you laughed.
We know we are nerds.