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Yes, I’m late and I’m so sorry. But yesterday our blog just wouldn’t co-operate and I thought Ewan might get angry if I threw the computer out the window. But today the problem is resolved and here we go. As seen at the Phelan house…

1. If you’re familiar with University Hopsital, when you walk out of the ER, there is a giant hele-pad to the North that is always a little wind tunnel. I was rocking my 1940’s dress that I can fit back into for the first time since having Sarah Elizabeth. Not just a little rocking. Really rocking. As I came walking out of the Emerg doors, the wind caught my very flow-y dress and brought it up. Not just a little bit up. Right up and over my head. As I was standing there in shock and horror, a little woman came bolting over to help me and pull my dress down from attacking my head. But the damage was already done and every single person within 100 feet was already pointing and laughing and my face was red. Purple. Deep purple. And it wouldn’t have been so bad if I could’ve hopped into the car right there, or crawled in a hole and died. But no, I still had to walk across the entire entrance way to the parking garage and validate my parking. And yes, I then had the privilege of having to take the elevator with a dozen of those people who just got a full view of my pink underwear. Up five floors! (The bad).

2. I had my hair highlighted for the first time last Friday. I’m a big fan of the results, but was shocked that it took almost 3 hours to do. I was worried that Ewan was going to think I was kidnapped or had run away, so I excused myself to give him a quick call. My cell phone couldn’t get service in the salon, so I had to step outside. Imagine me standing in a giant hairdresser’s cape – the ‘one size fits all’ poncho look. And my hair in tinfoil with a giant plastic bag on it. I was only going to be 30 seconds, so I wasn’t too worried about how ridiculous I looked. And then one of our brides walked by. With her mom. And introduced us. I think I wet my pants a little bit from how horrified and embarrassed I was. Hi Meghan – it was great to meet your mom, but I’m pretty sure she thinks Jabba The Hut is going to be joining you on your wedding day! (The bad).

3. We are still trying to master potty training with Rachel. She is very interested in what everyone does in the bathroom and will open the door on unsuspecting guests if they aren’t careful to lock it. The other day she wandered in while Ewan was standing at the toilet and stared very intently into the bowl. To try to prompt her to want to use her potty, Ewan asked her if he was using it too. Rachel looked right at him and said, “No Toti’s making bubbles”. (The good).

4. We had a couple of nights in a row where we didn’t get any sleep. Any. After being exhausted for a couple of days it’s inevitable that you start to go loopy. Ewan was reading Rachel a story about animals and the animals were painted orange. When he got to the orangutan (who was painted orange), he kept reading away about it. You know you’re tired when you call the animal an Orange-Katan and don’t even notice. Ewan went and had a nap after that :) (The good).

5. Ewan and I wanted to so something special for ourselves – have photos taken of us together. We have never had professional photos of ourselves taken, even at our wedding. Shame on us! There was no question who we were going to have take our photos – Justin Demers. The day was awesome. It was hot. It was fun. It was hot. It was funny. It was hot. It was romantic. It was hot. But most of all it was perfect. Thanks again to Justin and Michelle for such an amazing experience and we feel blessed to have made two wonderful new friends. You can check out the photos here if you want to see our faces for a rare change. (The good).

6. I tried Starbucks for the first time ever last night. Yes, I know some of you are calling me lame right now for never having experienced it. But I fought it as long as I could. Last night I gave in and had a vanilla bean frappuccino thanks to the generosity of 2 of our bestest friends. I’m not going to lie, it was like heaven in a cup. And while I’m not sure that I can justify spending 7 bucks for a drink on a regular basis, I’ll definitely go back again before the summer’s over to try something else. So long Starbucks-virginity. You won. (I’m not sure if this is good or bad).

7. Ewan is my best friend. The thought of him being ill makes me sick to my stomach. He’s my world. The wildly talented Jen Berry is also best friends with her husband, Steve. They are both super talented photographers who love each other like nothing else. But right now their worlds have been rocked. Steve is at round 5 of chemo treatments for Hodgin’s Lymphoma. He has been keeping a blog chronicling their journey through the disease. Although I knew Jen and have been leaving little love notes on her blog for almost a year, I wasn’t aware of Steve’s 2nd site until last week. I read the entire thing in one sitting. I smiled, I laughed, I cried a little bit and I went and hugged Ewan extra tight. If you have a chance, pop over to Steve’s site and leave them some positive thoughts and strength. Jen and Steve, we’re thinking of both of you and wishing Steve a quick recovery. (The blog).

Happy Monday and come back again in a little bit because I’m in the process of posting Mike and Christine’s wedding too. Coming soon!

- Brianna