Do you want the good news or the bad news ?

Let's start with the bad news.
Bad news: Last Thursday night, we were robbed. I had mistakenly left the garage door open all night and someone came on in and helped themselves to my purse (in my car) and Jeff's work bag ( in his car.) Early Friday morning as I was loading the kids in the car I noticed the obvious...the garage door was wide open. Instantly, an erie feeling came over me. The car doors were ajar and our personal possessions were gone. We quickly canceled credit cards and called the police. Soon the police and even the criminal team were called in to the little town of Elkhorn. Impulsively, I reached for my camera to take a picture of "CSI" Omaha in front of our house when I suddenly realized our camera was in my purse...GONE!! I feel lost without the camera. We had over 200 pictures on it and I typically use it every week. Between scrapbooking, & blogging- I don't think I can function long without the camera. "What's a girl to do?"

Good news: We are all safe and sound. Not only was the garage door open but we are not in the habit of locking the door to the inside of the house from the garage. It was unlocked all night. Thankfully we are safe and the only thing of value lost was the camera. We are so grateful to be watched over and protected.

Good news: Gigi and papa came to town to visit and play with us. We had a fun time going shopping, out to lunch, playing with the kiddos. Laughing, snuggling, and being together.

Bad news: Their time spent here was just to short. We miss them already. They helped us so much with the painting of the basement. We made so much progress! I am getting excited to have it finished. Thanks Gigi and Papa for the help.

Good News: Happy Birthday to Grandpa Anderson. His birthday was September 19th. We love him so much and had fun putting together his b-day present. Grandpa, hope you had a fun filled and fabulous birthday. We were thinking about you and wishing you the best.

Bad News: We weren't able to spend the day with Grandpa. We sure miss the special dinners and celebrations with our family and loved ones so far away. Again, Happy Birthday Grandpa.

Good News: Gigi, Papa and Uncle Robby all contributed to sending us a new computer, Hooray! How lucky are we? We are so thankful to them. We now have a large flat screen monitor that even Zachary can see. So, now he is having so much fun playing on the computer.

Bad News: Now, all 5 of us waste time on the computer. To be honest, Jeff and I are the ones that truly do and play mindless things on the computer. The kids play games, but for the most part they are educational ones. All 3 kids (and one husband) are hooked on the webkinz site.

Good News: Saturday night we went to dinner and a movie with the Bischoff's. Since it was a last minute plan for us -I had not reserved a sitter in advance. We have a great group of girls in the ward that babysit but they all had plans Sat. night. I thought we were out of luck. Mia offered her sitter and younger sister to tend all the children together. We brought our kids in P.J's over to the Bischoffs for a "late night." Fun night for the kids and even better night for the parents. Thanks, Mia for making that happen.

Bad News: Sweet Avery was not feeling well Saturday night. Infact, when we came in to pick up the kiddos she was fast asleep on the couch. She is still not doing very well today. Sore throat, stuffy nose, fever, headache. I hate to see her in pain. Are the Bischoff kiddos o.k, today? I hope she didn't spread germs.

Good News: The kids don't have school tomorrow. We can sleep in, relax, and play together.

Bad News: Because the kids don't have school tomorrow my normal "Monday Morning Clean Up Day" will have to wait. Goodnight for now.