Heavy Hearts

Our Tegan and Kelley Marie have suffered a miscarriage this past weekend. We were surprised with the exciting news of a new baby, one that would be due very near their wedding date. We are saddened by this loss. My heart is heavy being so far away from them both. I really just want to hold them both and cry with them. I have never experienced a miscarriage, but Beckie has, and she will, no doubt have the right things to say to her brother and to Kelley.

To Tegan, my son...

I have never been so proud of you as I am today. You have been Kelley's rock these past weeks, her comfort, someone she could cry with, the one person who understands her hopes and fears. You are a good man. I wish I could hug you in person. I am sorry you have to go through this experience. I love you very much.

To Kelley Marie,

I am also very proud of you. You faced your fears this week with an open heart. The ups and the downs, one minute, one day at a time, even though you were so scared. I found this poem I wanted to share with you.

Tiny Footprints On A Mother's Heart

When a baby arrives,

be it for a day, a week, a month, a year or more,

or perhaps only a sweet flickering moment-

the fragile spark of a tender soul

the secret swell of a new pregnancy

the goldfish flutter known only to you-

you are unmistakeningly changed...

the tiny footprints left behind on your heart

bespeak your name as Mother.

I am truly sorry that I cannot hold you, and hug you right now, and I am sorry that you have to know this sorrow. I love you.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner...

We were invited to Danny and Dag's for dinner last night! Dagmara made a Lemon Chicken stir fry that was so delicious! Dessert was fabulous.... big, juicy, chocolate covered apples! Yum!

The table was set so pretty in a new polish table cloth from Dagmara's aunt. It is so warm and cozy in their new house! Take a peek...
Dagmare preparing an appetizer ...
The living room...

They have been working hard to finish their master suite. Here are some shots, mind you, the bed is the only thing in the room as they still have some finishing touches to add to the room!!

They took down a wall and made two rooms into one! They then took down another wall to open the room to the bathroom! Refinished the floor and purchased a king size bed!!
Dave got some playtime in with Kayla... the vicious pit bull!! This dog could not be sweeter!!
Danny and Dagmara...

So cute together! Thanks for dinner!! Our turn next!

For Sale!

Beckie and Donny are putting their house on the market. I shot some pictures for their flyers today and I had fun visiting with Sarah and Whiskers!! Sarah loves her little hamster and as for him... well, he puts up with her! After all, what choice does he have!!

Just look at those beady little eyes... Sarah's not the hamsters! Scary!

Whiskers enjoys hiding up on her head! He has turned out to be a good pet for Sarah!

I think they will miss their first little home!

Molly's bedroom...

Mommy and Daddy's bedroom...

Sarah's bedroom!!

Lots of little memories made here. Memories they will take with them where ever they go!

Keep those prayers coming...

Small Wonders

If you would be so kind, pray for small wonders. You know, the kind that if you lost, you would be heart broken. I know I will be.

Sometimes you try, and try again, and you still don't get it!!

Beckie came by with the girls after ballet last night! We had fun trying on some old recital costumes from Miss Tracy!

Just check out the princess shoes on these two! They had a ball dancing around the family room!
Then I found the bag with the new (resale shop find) tap shoes for Sarah! GG was just smiling down from heaven as Sarah jumped around in these little beauties!!
Sarah sure thought they were the GREATEST!!!
I asked Beckie to get a shot of me and my gems together....
Not so good... try again!
Nope... not yet, keep trying!!
Oh for Goodness Sake....

This would have to be my favorite!!

Oh and by the way.... No child was harmed during this 30 second process!!

My Favorite Things...

Today I had a few...

* At lunch today with Sarah.

Meme: Did you watch that movie I gave you? The Snow White one?

Sarah: I already saw that one. I have it.

Meme: Oh, you do? The dancing one?

Sarah gets a sad little look on her face and says: I think I was lie-ing to you Mem. I didn't watch it yet.

Meme: Sarah, I just love you to bits!

*Another favorite....

Hearing good news!

I'm BACK....

We had a great time in Vegas.... wish I could share but you know... What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!! Really we had a wonderful time. We saw Bette Midler, Jersey Boys and Frank Calleindo, the comedian. We also saw a Vegas show with some very beautiful girls! I enjoyed a hot stone massage and a day at the spa and pool. Those who know me, know that gambling is not really my thing. Or Dave's... we tried. We played some at the crap table, we played some at the roulette table and I played some at the WHEEL OF FORTUNE, my favorite slot machine. BIG MONEY.... remember Jeanette?? I only would do 20 here and 20 there, until the last day when I splurged and put 100 in the WHEEL slot and within minutes I won 150 so guess what I did? I bet you can! Yeah... I walked away with 250! That was it for me... Our anniversary was so nice with dinner and a show... Bette. That woman is 64 years old and still going strong! She did lay down on the stage at one point and said she was so tired. She cried for Cher to be back or better yet for Donny & Marie, who were performing across from Ceasars, to just cross the F...... Street and help her out!! She and Cher rotate the stage every month and a half. Bette was seriously funny. She sang all my favorites... especially Glory of Love. You gotta give, a little, take, a little, and let your poor heart break, a little. Great fun! I think Dave's favorite show was Jersey Boys, it was so entertaining! So we left Vegas on Friday afternoon, having had a fabulously relaxing and enjoyable 30th anniversary week! We wanted to renew vows there, but, darn it, the Elvis and Priscilla costumes were already taken at the chapel. We decided to wait and see if this marriage can last till our 50th before we make such a big commitment with renewing our vows... You just never know what might happen!!!

My little gems came over today... Sarah, Molly and Cayden! I watched the girls while Don and Beckie did some house hunting. They are looking to move further west... where they can have some land with the house! Bridget came to spend the day and rest a little before her 7 pm shift at the hospital. Cayden is sleeping over again since his daddy is still on the mend. Cyle is doing great with his physical therapy and they cut it back to once a week. He sees the Dr. Tuesday for his post op appt. All is going well so far! Cayden had his 15 month check up and the doctor did recommend he have genetic testing for brittle bone disease. His little eyes are still cloudy and his teeth are coming in looking cloudy/darker than they should and the pediatrician feels that this may be a sign he may have the disorder. Bridget and Cyle are so worried and are anxiously awaiting Thursday appt. to get some answers. Read her thoughts here. Say some little prayers for this boy... He is one tough cookie! Check out this picture... Mama says "Put em up"

He loves to watch his Mama and repeat EVERYTHING she says! Cayden has a large vocabulary for a baby his age!!

Sarah and Molly play dress up and dance to the Wicked Soundtrack and until...

they wear themselves completely out!! Rest Period at Meme's!
Happy to be home! Enjoy your weekend!

Oh Gina... wish there was a fun game to the comment. No such LUCK! Just an inside joke about friends of ours, who roll a dice (1) to determine how many times that week they will have.... You guess the rest!! Such craziness! Please keep your kids!!!

Go Ahead....

ROLL THAT DICE!

Sleep Over!

Cayden is having a sleep over while Mommy is at work tonight!! We are having a fun time playing together! Late nap is going to mean late bedtime!! More fun for us!

He is such a little giggler! Everything is funny today...


HI MAMA!! I MISS YOU! SEE YOU IN THE MORNING!!

You Capture~RED!

This week's challenge was the color RED! I took some shots at the Franklin Applefest this past weekend!

This sweet little one let me snap a picture of her painted check!! Thanks Chloe!
The Franklin High School marching band girls... who I must say didn't smile hardly at all.  What a bunch of sour puss faced girls!!   People were yelling... SMILE!
A red, red leaf from camp!
Lovely apples!!  I discovered Honey Crisp this year at Megian and Dennis's house and I just love them.  We bought more at the applefest too!  (Honey Crisp not pictured)

Find more RED here!