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F is for… (WordFILLED Wednesday)

July 9, 2013 By Emily 44 Comments

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.

"Mt. Charleston" "Mt. Charleston Las Vegas" "Las Vegas Fire" "Wild Fire" "Smoke"

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.

"Mt. Charleston" "Mt. Charleston Las Vegas" "Las Vegas Fire" "Wild Fire" "Smoke" "Fire on Mt. Charleston"

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.

"Broke My Toe" "Boot" "Broken Foot" "Ouch" "Cast"

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!)

"Jumping Jax Designs" "Little Roos Boutique" "Our Knight Life" "Friends"

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.

"Brothers" "Silly Boys" "Baby Legs"

You might want to look closely at this picture, because looks can be deceiving!

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Emily

Emily is a wife & mom living in Las Vegas. The owner and writer at Our Knight Life, Emily loves sharing her two adorable boys and journey through motherhood. Emily has run four half marathons to date and is always training for her next big race. She also enjoys creating healthy recipes for her family and sharing family friendly product reviews.

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Comments

  1. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    July 9, 2013 at 11:28 pm

    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!!!

    Reply
  2. Kathleen says

    July 10, 2013 at 7:03 am

    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!

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  3. Alissa Apel says

    July 10, 2013 at 7:44 am

    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!

    Reply
  4. Donna Chaffins says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:03 am

    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! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:10 am

    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.

    Reply
  6. Mellisa says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:43 am

    Oh man, I am so sorry about your foot.

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  7. Marcie W. says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:39 am

    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!

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    • Emily says

      July 13, 2013 at 5:32 pm

      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!!

      Reply
  8. Amanda Acuna says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:03 am

    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

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  9. April G says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:17 am

    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! 🙂

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    • Emily says

      July 13, 2013 at 5:28 pm

      Thank you April! I appreciate that!

      Reply
  10. Jennifer says

    July 10, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    the pictures of the fire make me so sad. I remember going snowboarding up on the mountain so many times

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    • Emily says

      July 13, 2013 at 5:28 pm

      Hopefully it won’t impact the resort too badly. I think for now it is safe.

      Reply
  11. LyndaS says

    July 10, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    Wow! I hope they get the fire contained soon. I also hope your toe heals quickly.

    Reply
  12. Elizabeth P. says

    July 10, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    Uh oh – hope you are ok!!!!! I like the last pic 🙂

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    • Emily says

      July 13, 2013 at 5:28 pm

      They are goofy aren’t they!

      Reply
  13. Felicia says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Oh no! Fire and broken toes! I’m so glad you’ve got family and some funny boys!

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    • Emily says

      July 13, 2013 at 5:27 pm

      Thank you Felicia – me too!

      Reply
  14. Jenn- The Rebel Chick says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    Oh my goodness, the fire looks so close and your poor foot/toe!

    Reply
  15. Vanessa: thequeenofswag says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    I hope your toe is ok! So sorry that happen. Toes breaking are the worst.

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    • Emily says

      July 13, 2013 at 5:27 pm

      Thank you Vanessa – I hate taking the antibiotics so I hope it heals quickly too!

      Reply
  16. Penelope (NYC Blogger) says

    July 10, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    This is such a cool idea!!

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    • Emily says

      July 13, 2013 at 5:27 pm

      Thank you Penelope

      Reply
  17. Jennifer The Quirky Momma says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      July 13, 2013 at 5:26 pm

      He is such a bright spirit he hasn’t really let it stop him!

      Reply
  18. tricia Night Owl Mama says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    ouch your toe looks like it hurts. hope it heals up soon

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    • Emily says

      July 13, 2013 at 5:26 pm

      Thank you Tricia – Me too!

      Reply
  19. Tiff @ Babes and Kids says

    July 11, 2013 at 8:57 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      July 13, 2013 at 5:26 pm

      I remember that – I think we had some of the smoke drift our way!

      Reply
  20. Tammy says

    July 11, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    I love how “K” is hiding out under that saucer! I nearly missed it.

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    • Emily says

      July 13, 2013 at 5:26 pm

      He is a super goof – he brother thinks he is the funniest thing ever!

      Reply
  21. Angela says

    July 11, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    Oh my goodness, you have had one F of a week! 🙂

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    • Emily says

      July 13, 2013 at 5:25 pm

      Lol – true that!

      Reply
  22. Colleen says

    July 11, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    Wow definitely and F of a week, but so glad you have the friends and funny boy.

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    • Emily says

      July 13, 2013 at 5:25 pm

      Me too! They make all the difference!

      Reply
  23. Lisa says

    July 11, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    Love that first picture!

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    • Emily says

      July 13, 2013 at 5:24 pm

      Thank you Lisa.

      Reply
  24. Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says

    July 12, 2013 at 12:24 am

    OUCH! Sorry about your foot!

    Reply
  25. Maryann says

    July 12, 2013 at 9:24 am

    sorry your son is using his inhaler so often.

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    • Emily says

      July 13, 2013 at 5:24 pm

      Asthma is no fun! But I am happy I have something to help him in addition to our oils and stuff!

      Reply
  26. Stefanie says

    July 12, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    Great post! I hope your toe feels better!

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    • Emily says

      July 13, 2013 at 5:24 pm

      Thank you Stefanie! Me too! 🙁

      Reply
  27. Robin Gagnon says

    July 14, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    Youch, sorry about your toe & I hope everyone stays safe from the fire.

    Reply
  28. Sheri says

    July 14, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    That last picture is hilarious!

    Reply

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