I can honestly say that even though we are only a few days into this week, it get’s an F!
F is for: Fire on Mt. Charleston.
We seriously look like a scene from a post apocalyptic movie. This fire has burned over 16,000 acres, claimed on building structure and turned towards more, and is still only 10% contained. It has been burning since July 1st. We live just down the Mountain, and while we aren’t concerned at this point the fire will spread this far, our air quality is very poor and extremely smoky. As of this evening it has started to rain ash and even inside our home is beginning to smell like smoke.
Ashes as seen at our home. The bottom right is our view of the mountains which you can no longer see due to the smoke.
F is for: The filters I will be buying to replace ours tomorrow.
F is for: The five times a day my son is taking his inhaler.
F is for: The firefighters who are working around the clock to get this fire under control. They are in our thoughts and prayers!
F is for: Foot. As in mine is broken. Well, actually my toe. I knocked a heavy bottom glass off our counter, and the impact broke my toe in a few places, and smashed my nail causing a laceration that needed 4 stitches. I did it right in front of my son, but somehow managed to keep him from seeing the blood gushing or saying a bad word that would surly have been repeated in summer camp.
F is for: Friends New and Old. On Saturday (technically last week) I was also super fortunate to finally meet some friends that I have made online and been watching their families grow for 4 years. Both of these adorable moms were “BUMP” friends I made during my first pregnancy. Becca owns Jumping Jax Designs and I have used gorgeous designs for so much including the Monster Truck Themed Party K had this year! I love her and her company. Shannon owns Little Roos Boutique and if I ever have a girls I will probably buy everything she makes! Her headbands are darling! I had such a nice lunch with these ladies and really hope one day to get all our children together! (We all have 4 year old boys! They each have adorable little girls as well whom I am sure Baby D will flirt with!)
Continuing the friends theme I am lucky to have a great friend who gave up the rest of her afternoon to come to my house with her daughter and watch both boys so I could get it taken care of. I feel so fortunate that I have found and made friends locally who really go out of there way to be there for me when I need them.
F is for: Figuring out an emergency plan. I realized when I hurt myself that I didn’t have a set plan of action for what to do if I got hurt while my husband is deployed. I know what I would do if the boys needed care, but I never thought about me. It’s time to start coming up with a plan.
FINALLY…
F is for: Funny Boys.
You might want to look closely at this picture, because looks can be deceiving!
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Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Ha! That pic is tricky!!! So glad you had some time out with your bloggy friends, new ones at that! I can’t believe what you did to your toe. GIRL!!!
Kathleen says
It has been a bad year for fires. I hope they get that one out soon. Ouch on the foot, hope it feels better quickly!
Alissa Apel says
Your poor foot! I can relate with needing to use the inhaler. We haven’t had a fire near us, but my asthma has been horrible this year!
Donna Chaffins says
Sorry about your toe (I’m not sure if I could have refrained from saying a “bad” word). Love your pics and the last one is AWEsome! 🙂
Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says
So scary about the fires. I love Las Vegas and the one thing you can count on is seeing the mountains and even those are gone from view now. Hope you guys stay safe.
Mellisa says
Oh man, I am so sorry about your foot.
Marcie W. says
The fire is just devastating! Today I can smell the smoke and my head is killing me, yet we’re all the way across town from the mountain. I’m sorry you got hurt and hope the time in the boot flies by!
Emily says
Thank you Marcie – I am so happy to see that they are finally getting some control – although they are now worried about the winds again. Hell of a job they have!!
Amanda Acuna says
owwwww to the toe!!! And how scary about the fire. Our mountain had a bad fire almost 10 years ago and we were all evacuated. It was so scary. Love the bottom photo of the boys! Too cute
April G says
Sending prayers for the fire and the air quality. I’m sorry you’ve had a bad week but I am happy that you have some great friends and those adorable boys to help you through it. Hoping your week gets 3000 times better! 🙂
Emily says
Thank you April! I appreciate that!
Jennifer says
the pictures of the fire make me so sad. I remember going snowboarding up on the mountain so many times
Emily says
Hopefully it won’t impact the resort too badly. I think for now it is safe.
LyndaS says
Wow! I hope they get the fire contained soon. I also hope your toe heals quickly.
Elizabeth P. says
Uh oh – hope you are ok!!!!! I like the last pic 🙂
Emily says
They are goofy aren’t they!
Felicia says
Oh no! Fire and broken toes! I’m so glad you’ve got family and some funny boys!
Emily says
Thank you Felicia – me too!
Jenn- The Rebel Chick says
Oh my goodness, the fire looks so close and your poor foot/toe!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
I hope your toe is ok! So sorry that happen. Toes breaking are the worst.
Emily says
Thank you Vanessa – I hate taking the antibiotics so I hope it heals quickly too!
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
This is such a cool idea!!
Emily says
Thank you Penelope
Jennifer The Quirky Momma says
Ouch! I’m so sorry you were injured and I’m so sorry about the fires. What a nightmare for everyone. Your poor son–he must be miserable.
Emily says
He is such a bright spirit he hasn’t really let it stop him!
tricia Night Owl Mama says
ouch your toe looks like it hurts. hope it heals up soon
Emily says
Thank you Tricia – Me too!
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
That fire looks crazy. We had a bunch of really scary wildfires last year here in Utah when it was so dry. Sorry about your toe, it sounds painful!
Emily says
I remember that – I think we had some of the smoke drift our way!
Tammy says
I love how “K” is hiding out under that saucer! I nearly missed it.
Emily says
He is a super goof – he brother thinks he is the funniest thing ever!
Angela says
Oh my goodness, you have had one F of a week! 🙂
Emily says
Lol – true that!
Colleen says
Wow definitely and F of a week, but so glad you have the friends and funny boy.
Emily says
Me too! They make all the difference!
Lisa says
Love that first picture!
Emily says
Thank you Lisa.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
OUCH! Sorry about your foot!
Maryann says
sorry your son is using his inhaler so often.
Emily says
Asthma is no fun! But I am happy I have something to help him in addition to our oils and stuff!
Stefanie says
Great post! I hope your toe feels better!
Emily says
Thank you Stefanie! Me too! 🙁
Robin Gagnon says
Youch, sorry about your toe & I hope everyone stays safe from the fire.
Sheri says
That last picture is hilarious!