Didn't see this coming....

Well, we failed our radon test. This is very bad news as it means we've been living in a toxic house and now we have to shell out big bucks to correct it before we can sell. Our level came in at 7.9 pCi/L. The acceptable threshold is 4.0 pCi/L. So we are almost double the acceptable level. Yikes!!
So then, of course, I read that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Not something a hypochondriac like me needs to know.
Now the search begins to find a licensed person to install the remediation system and a price that will not make me faint. (sigh) There is always something.
Only three weeks left!!

Ouch!!

Fran just got home from the hospital. He has a broken rib and a partially collapsed lung. The rib was a result of him falling against the tub after Masons bath earlier this week. The lung, he said, is a result of not being able to breathe deeply. The doctor said he will be out of commission for at least two weeks. So much for all that packing that needs to be done!

Going, going....gone!!

After 5 long months, in one of the worst housing markets in recent history, we have sold our house. Actually, "sold" seems like a strong word....it feels more like we gave it away. But, it is done and we are moving out! Settlement is on November 21st. (The day before Thanksgiving) So, that leaves us less than 5 weeks to pack up and move out. Oh, and to also find somewhere to live.

Inspections on our place were done this week.

Termites - passed

Home - passed

Radon - TBD (canisters get picked up tomorrow)

While I am in complete denial over all the packing that has to be done, I will be very sad to leave our little community. It feels strange to think we have to start all over again somewhere else.

I will keep everyone posted...keep checking back!!

PS Anyone have any boxes??? haha

'Tis the Season.....

Everyone who knows me knows that I LOVE Christmas. I start planning for my holiday in July. Each year I anxiously wait to see when the first Christmas commercial will air. (I know it's weird but, it's my thing.)
Yesterday was the day!! Now usually the first commercial consists of some sort of Time Life music collection. This year it was close. It was the Clay Aiken (sp?) Christmas concert. But it counts. I guess my season has officially begun.

Update

Hi Everyone. Just a quick update. Surgery went well and I am feeling really good. Much thanks to all of you who sent well wishes and prayers. They are greatly appreciated. Mason and I have a busy week next week filled with lots of fall activities. Be sure to check back for more photos.

Sad News...

Unfortunately, Fran and I have some sad news to share. Yesterday, we learned that our baby didn't have a heartbeat, suffering our second miscarriage. Needless to say, we are very heartbroken. Tomorrow morning I am scheduled for surgery at 10:30. Please keep us in your prayers.

Hayride

Mason enjoying a hayride today even though it was 87* outside!!

Pumpkin Painting

Mason discovered his inner artist while pumpkin painting. Amazingly, he didn't get any on his shirt!

Pirate Bucket

Mason enjoyed this craft, making a pirate bucket. According to him it also doubles as a robot hat!