Catching Up

Bruiser turned one on October 1oth- He is still a bad dog- I have dressed him appropriately for Halloween.
After a wonderful first season (June 12-October 15th-) We closed the pool for the winter. We are still very happy we made this huge leap!
Kevin survived the fall camp out, taking both of his scouts for the first time. They came home cold and wet, but survived. Everything is washed, dried, and put back in its place. Here is a little information for you- Kevin informed me that Gabe's den had SEVERAL MOMS that camped this fall- he told me I should consider trying the winter camp out. At first I was speechless, then I laughed! I DO NOT camp!!
Gabe is done with fall ball. Thank you God! I knew you would help me through that one!

Hi. My name is GABE and I love SLEEP!

Fall Camp Out- Different views.

Here is how I see the fall camp out
Kevin, Ben and Gabe leave on Friday night. The van is loaded. Kisses- Hugs- I will miss yous- Everybody is happy- including me because I have GRAND plans- whole house cleaning, eating out... And then I remember- I have a dog- a naughty dog. Van pulls away- The naughty dog appears. Digs GIGANTIC hole in the yard, while it is pouring down rain, runs in the house, out of control- I cry- I haul him to bathtub secretly wishing I had listened to Gabe's pleas for a hamster instead. Van backs in on Sunday. Everything is dirty and wet. No I missed yous just you stink, please shower. Everything wet is unloaded which is really everything in the van. 9 parents and 9 children show up for Lego league at my house. Kevin leaves for a flight at SB airport. I see my week already. Laundry!
How Kevin, Ben and Gabe see fall camp out.
Leave in the car after everything had been packed by fairies. Have a wet, cold but very fun weekend. Pull back into the driveway to warm showers. That same fairy is doing laundry and unpacking.
Hmmm. Maybe I will become a scout!!!!!

Winter 2011-2012 Outlook (1st Edition) » Weather Advance Storm Prediction Center HD

Winter 2011-2012 Outlook (1st Edition) » Weather Advance Storm Prediction Center HD

Are you ready??? Its hard to believe the boys swam today and this is right around the corner!

Mom Update

Thinking about my Mom today. This is one of my favorite pictures of my Mom. Life for her is uncertain right now and I feel I do not have a lot to tell you. She has been in the hospital over a week now.
I know she had a stroke. I know it was big. I know she will require a lifelong care plan. I know my Mom has A LOT of LOYAL friends, who visit her daily. I know my sister Cathy must be exhausted, she has been there since Day 1. I know the hospital where she is has an over the top, wonderfully talented staff of nurses and doctors, I know when I was there she was unresponsive. Her brain is swelling, which is not HORRIBLE because swelling is a way to protect itself. When they say it, it sounds bad. I know she will move from the hospital into a long term rehab facility. The rest right now is uncertain. It is hard. It will be long. Keep praying.
Thank you to all of our friends who have sent kind words, made a meal, prayed, called. We really do appreciate it all- Above all- right now we need you to keep praying!!!!

Vitamins???

I was getting dinner together tonight. I turned around and this is what I saw- Gabe asleep, standing up- what in the world is wrong with this kid????