... for this was the post which should have popped up here last Thursday, to explain why I wasn't going to be here this week. But a stack of ice, a pack of ibuprofen and a lot-of-pain-with-a-pulled-back-muscle later - it never made it to Publish :(. I'm still recovering, so will be a little thin on the ground for some days yet but here is the page I meant to share with you ...
The carpeting in Dad's flatlet is now dry and clean, the Littlies and Big Ones packing up to go as I type, and I have a lump in my throat already. Hoping all is well with you, and that we can catch up soon. Warmest regards to you all, Alexa.
Hope you're better soon x
Posted by: Michele | Thursday, 11 July 2013 at 11:38 PM
I am sorry to read that you hurt yourself! Hope you're on the mend soon! It sounds like you had some lovely family time. I really like the photo with the shoes lined up :)
Posted by: Nathalie | Thursday, 11 July 2013 at 11:39 PM
I was wondering about you, Alexa. So sorry to hear that you have been down in your back - and with all that activity it's no wonder! I love the clever way in which you summarized this past week!
PS: I would love a day of 78F here in Arizona!
Posted by: Deb @ PaperTurtle | Thursday, 11 July 2013 at 11:48 PM
I hope your back is getting better, with all you had on it wasn't the best timing. Here's to everything settling down, although a bit of chaos is not a bad thing when it comes in the form of family.
Posted by: Melissa | Friday, 12 July 2013 at 12:33 AM
Hope you're on the mend, Alexa...it sounds as if you have had your hands full ...treat yourself to a bit of R&R now!
Alison xx
Posted by: Alison | Friday, 12 July 2013 at 02:07 AM
Ouch! That doesn't sound like fun. Great photos, and I hope the sore back didn't diminish your joy at having your family there.
Posted by: Karen | Friday, 12 July 2013 at 03:39 AM
So hard to watch everyone leave :( I do hope your back recovers quickly but that you continue to be gentle with it.
Posted by: Beverly | Friday, 12 July 2013 at 04:19 AM
hello Alexa, I'm catching up and am sorry to hear of your back problems... i hope it mends soon :) You have had a very busy time by the looks of things!
Posted by: Ginger | Friday, 12 July 2013 at 05:49 AM
Welcome back and take care of that back.
Hugs,
Rinda
Posted by: rinda | Friday, 12 July 2013 at 06:20 AM
Sorry to hear about your back, keep moving and keep taking the tablets!
Looks like you've been having a busy time.
Posted by: Debs14 | Friday, 12 July 2013 at 07:09 AM
So sorry to read about your back Alexa - not much fun in that and am sending good wishes for a full recovery soon. Look after it and be kind to yourself. I love how you have summarised everything so pertinently on your page. I really hope the 'Chaos with your family' visiting wasn't spoiled too much by the back problems - hugs for the lump in your throat. J x
Posted by: Jennie-Wren | Friday, 12 July 2013 at 08:03 AM
So sorry to hear about the back.....but glad you've had a lovely family meet up.
Posted by: Jacky S | Friday, 12 July 2013 at 08:10 AM
Great Lo, Oh so hard when everyone leaves and you with a bad back! Thinking of you.
Posted by: Miriam | Friday, 12 July 2013 at 09:05 AM
Oh cripes!!! No fun when your back goes :( Hope it's easing up for you soon. Great page too, sounds like you've been having a busy time before your back went. Hope you've gotten to grips with Feedly. It took me a couple of days to adjust :) Pxx
Posted by: Paul B | Friday, 12 July 2013 at 09:08 AM
Welcome back Alexa. Gosh, that sounds manic! Hope you are on the road to recovery.
Posted by: Abi | Friday, 12 July 2013 at 11:57 AM
It does sound chaotic Alexa. Sending you healing vibes for that back - hope you feel better soon. And 78 is PERFECT weather! Would totally trade that for the 90's/humid we've been "enjoying" lately.
Posted by: Cheri | Friday, 12 July 2013 at 12:21 PM
hope your back gets better soon Alexa and wow lots going on in your recipe!!!
Posted by: furrypig | Friday, 12 July 2013 at 03:33 PM
Ouch - hope the back is improving! You've been very lucky with the weather for a family visit. Keep smiling!
Posted by: Jemma @ Just-Jimjams | Friday, 12 July 2013 at 06:58 PM
It sounds like busy times for sure...so sorry to hear about the back and hoping that you are on the mend.
Posted by: Wanda | Friday, 12 July 2013 at 10:00 PM
oh Alexa, I hope you are feeling much better now - I know what's it;s like to be in a lot of pain and it's not good. Looks like you have had some fun - a lovely layout x
Posted by: Louise | Saturday, 13 July 2013 at 09:59 AM
Ohh dear that sounds nasty. I hope you're feeling better.
I finally took the plunge and bought an iPad so I will be checking out all your posts so I can use it a bit more.
Posted by: Julie J | Saturday, 13 July 2013 at 09:25 PM
Oh I'm sorry to hear you've hurt yourself - hope you are feeling better. Glad the flatlet is clean and that you had a nice stay with family.
Posted by: Missus Wookie | Monday, 15 July 2013 at 10:57 PM
Love your photo collage!
Hope you are feeling better now. Hugs.
Posted by: Yvonne Yam | Wednesday, 17 July 2013 at 06:51 AM
I love how with very few words but images that speak a thousand you've communicated exactly what's going on and how you feel! Hope the back feels much better soon.
Posted by: Rosie | Friday, 19 July 2013 at 09:36 AM
Oooh, sorry to hear about your back. I hope this finds you totally recovered or at least all most totally.
Posted by: Gail | Thursday, 25 July 2013 at 02:05 PM