Saturday, September 4, 2010

Odds and Ends....ups and downs

It seems as if days are slipping into weeks and weeks into months and I'm reeling.....literally this week.....from one to the other at terrifying speeds!  

I was easing from August into September when vertigo reared it's ugly head.  If you've never had vertigo it starts for me by feeling a bit off center.  Kind of like trying to walk on a boat when the seas are rolling.  Vertigo quickly progresses to dizzy with a capital D.   It puts you down.  Flat down.  Thankfully, I always have the medicine on hand and by the afternoon I was much better.  

So, putting that behind me...here are a few more pictures from Russell's birthday......just because I like them.  

Russell's Uncle Hugh stayed up late....6 p.m....to wish him a happy birthday.   An incredible man at 93...still driving.  

Russell's sister and his mother cooked a great birthday dinner.  Sue was visiting from No*th C*rolina which made it even more special.

I guess I thought I needed to hold him down so he wouldn't float away with excitement.....actually I have no idea why my arm was like this!

His favorite....lemon cheese cake.

Mikey obviously thinks he is king of the bed.  He had had a bath and was trying to reassert himself as my boss!  He's on Russell's pillow.
Mikey can jump onto anything and Jack can't.  It makes Jack have little dog syndrome!


I hope everyone has a happy and safe Labor Day.

12 comments:

Needled Mom said...

Oh dear...that vertigo is a nasty thing!!! I do hope that you are better soon.

Loved all of the wonderful pictures from the birthday. 93 and going strong....God bless him!!!

Loui♥ said...

Nancy..
have a beautiful weekend..
hope you are feeling better..
warm sandy hugs..
Loui♥

The Hatcher's said...

Happy b-day to Russell! Nancy, you look great in the picture with him; very pretty!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

Sorry about the vertigo. That must be an ugly feeling. Party looks like it was a lot of fun. Lemon cheesecake sounds awesome. Hope he loved his party.

Gigi said...

So glad you're feeling better!

Sweet pup (don't tease Jack!)!!!

Tonja said...

Awwww! Look at that cute puppy! All ready to snuggle in for the night! Bless you! I have had vertigo, but the last time I had it I was flat on the bed for 3 days! I hope I never get it again!

Have a good Labor Day...don't labor!

Dawn said...

I'm so glad you got over that nasty stuff, especially in time for the big party!

We had a big party here, too - finally got it posted. Had a wonderful week-end away, which I'll share soon.

Justabeachkat said...

I've never had vertigo (thank you Lord), but I've heard it is really bad. I hope you're feeling much better today.

Happy Birthday Russell.

Hugs,
Kat

tracy said...

Hello Nancy
Thank you for your visit last week...sorry I have come round sooner...my daughter lost her baby shorty after our house warming...I haven't felt much like blogging.
Your birth day dinner looks lovely...Happy B-Day to Russell.

I love cheese cake too...but have never had lemon...sounds too yummy!!!
That picture you have hanging over your couch...of the two boys is truly beautiful...is it a portrait of boys you know?Is it an oil painting???
Its just so nice!!!
Blessings Tracy

tracy said...

Oh Yes I wanted to say that vertigo is awful!!!
I had experienced it about 3 years ago when water crystals developed in my ear canal...the room spun for 2 days and it made me sick as a dog!!!I trully could not even stand for falling!!!
I too took meds to control it...
take care and I hope you recover soon.
Tracy

Katie and Beau said...

I am so behind on the blog it's not even funny! Happy bday Russell and Paul. I have to say that at first glance, it did NOT look like your hand was on big R's leg. You can use your imagination here.
xoxo

Mimi said...

KISS that hubby again and again!!
Happy Birthday to your sweetie!!!
What a great man
hugs,
jamie