Cold and Flu Season and Sinus Season

Don't you hate getting a cold, flu or sinus infection? If you don't cure it with OTC meds adding up to the hundreds then you wind up going to the doctor for another couple of hundred in order to cure the common cold! Being able to blow your nose and rid your head of the sinus congestion is worth millions when it is currently happening to you. But then after all is said and done you regret spending the money it took to feel better.

This week I finally went to the doctor on Wednesday after originally saying that I would give myself until Friday (today) to feel better was worth the $90 dollars in antibiotics and the cost of the office visit. I still am unsure as to how I got this since I was in California until last Saturday. I guess I could have gotten it from the plane ride out, because we all know that the air is recirculated, or whether walking the dog and getting hot then cooling off to quickly was to blame. Anyway, it was my time.

So my dears, be sure to wash your hands often, drink lots of fluids, don't breathe plane air or walk a dog, and take every precaution possible in order to NOT catch the cold, flu or sinus bugs that are going around this season.

Vitamin C ya!

LOL

LOL in this case means "Locks of Love" which is what my son did with the 14 or so inches of beautiful red hair that he had cut off recently. Nick's doing his student teaching at a school in Watagua County and has decided that it was time to look like a teacher. He will be leaving on March 25 to go to Ireland to participate in a student teaching program there. He will graduate in May from Appalachian State University! I am soooo proud of him and his accomplishments. Plus he looks so cute with his new hair style. I love you Nick!

Snow Bound with Rudolph

This is what I woke up to this morning! This is my front porch and steps with about 2-3 inches of fresh snow. I have spent the past two days inside with a nice warm fire and very comfortable clothes, which in other words means pj's. I have really enjoyed the alone time and have gotten a few things completed. However, it is very hard to get too motivated when its cold outside and all you want to do is watch the food network!

This is my find last Friday while my friends Carol, Sherry and I were out "Junk'n" This is the whole Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer gang! I found them at one of our local Goodwill shops at the amazing price of 50 cents each a great buy for $5. I can't wait to decorate with them at Christmas.

I hope that wherever you are you are warn and cozy and have access to hot chocolate!

Captain America!

My oldest son Jeremy is currently on his way back home from a 13 month deployment in Iraq. I am so excited to have been able to talk to him on the phone this morning for the first time in many weeks. We had a very long conversation and laughter was abundant. He has been an aid to one of the generals and the experience has been one of a lifetime. I will be leaving on Feb. 14 - 21 to California to spend a week with Jeremy! I purchased my ticket about a month ago and now in only 2 weeks I will be able to hug and kiss my son. Both of my children are precious to me as I know yours are to you. Jeremy also became officially a Captain in the Marine Corps as of Feb. 1, hence the title for today Captain America! Later ya'll!