The Farley's

Yeah! The Farley's came for a visit from North Carolina! It was so nice to see Jen, Joel, Tyler and Maddie. It was like they never left us.

Banana Split

With summer well underway, I asked Ryan what he wanted to accomplish this year. He said he'd like to get a banana split from the DQ. So, the next day after swimming lessons, we all went and got our favorite treats and brought our neighbor, Brooke. Ryan was so full he could not finish his banana split but he really enjoyed it. At least I could make this small dream come true!

Train Travel

I took the boys on a 16 hour train trip to visit our dear friends, the Linders, in MONTANA! What a destination spot you are probably thinking?! It was so relaxing and wonderful to see them. And, we got an extra day to spend with them because I made reservations to come home on the wrong day. Josh was a bit upset but it worked out in the end. He and Natalie got some quality time.

Mr. Hockey

Ryan has just completed his third year of hockey! We get so many compliments on what a good little skater he is but we don't let it go to his head. A good friend has an awesome camera and caught this shot of Ryan. I've got to get that camera. Maybe for Mother's Day??????

Bye Bye Mustang

So, Josh has finally realized that his mustang is not a practical car for a family of five. He has decided to sell it and buy a 4 door sedan. Either an Honda Accord or a Ford Fusion. We'll see with the way the economy is if he can actually sell it. It sure will be nice to just have 2 cars, like a normal family, to store. He is selling is old Honda Civic too. Yey!

Feed Me!

Well-Who knew I'd have too picky eaters??? Natalie is refusing to eat much these days. So, Colin offered to feed her! She really enjoyed it and ate up all her spagehetti!!! Now I have a new trick to use when she hasn't had a good meal for a while! This made mommy really happy to see her baby eating.

Sick

What a week! In just one week, we found out our little pug dog has stage 2 cancer, Colin had a MRSA infection in his ear, Ryan had influenza B and I had pnuemonia! Cleo had to have surgery just 3 days after having 4 teeth removed to have a mass cell tumor removed from her belly. The rest of us got medicine and after 7 days in bed Ryan and I are finally able to function. Josh has been so supportive and took 4 days off work to care for the kids and didn't complain once. So we are in the disinfecting stage of the house and Josh is back at work today (Friday). I really think this is the worst I have ever felt, even worse than mono as teen. I am really looking forward to maybe going to Target!