Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Shark with a Heart

A couple of weeks ago, I attended a fundraiser for Amber. The Shark 23, a golf scramble. This fundraiser meant so much to Amber. She had quite a bit of input as to how things should be run the colors, and also decorations. She also made sure that she had access to a golf cart to stop by all of the holes and chat with the golfers. She was awesome! This year was very emotional. Amber was with us only in spirit...But let me tell you, her spirit was so strong, and it was everywhere! There were lots of laughs and lots of tears. It was a beautiful day and Amber let us know she was there right before the last golfers of the day arrived at our hole. We were sitting there chatting and a huge, beautiful monarch butterfly fluttered right by us. It was truly amazing. Here are a few pictures from the day.
Melissa (Amber's Mom) speaking to the golfers about Amber and her strength and love for this fund raiser. She did a great job. I was so proud of her!
Me and Allison (Amber's Aunt) She was cracking me up, with her abnormal fear of deer ticks
Brittany and Casey doing cartwheels! They were our entertainment in between golfers
More Entertainment...Brittany also entertained me with her love of Twilight! You know I can't get enough!
Casey, Me and Becky(Amber's Aunt) at the 17th whole
Me and Melissa trying to stay warm
The Family
Uncle Brian showing us a thing or two about golf!
Amber's Dad Jim acting all serious!
Aunt Becky and Brittany

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Monday, June 29, 2009

Photo Re-Cap of my 12 year old soul in my creaking adult body

Hmmm...Do you have a secret? I do! And I'm not telling!!!
But, I will tell you that I have a love for my 12 year old self. Well...12-17. I had so much fun when I was 12 and I enjoy reliving those days, Especially with friends that didn't share those moments with me way back when. We're able to share these moments together and it really has been a BLAST! (some of these are fuzzy...Cuz I was jumping...Hey don't judge me!)
Donnie D Are you Ready??!
Hot, Sweaty Messes!
Jon pretending to sing
Donnie wanted to be near us all night long
He just couldn't get enough!
Jordan loving us Forever!
Joey making Charissa weak in the knees...My knees...Stayed steady most of the time! :)~
I love this part of the show...20,000 woman singing Hanging Tough!
She's Tough!
He'ssss...not so tough, but quite delicious!
"drinky drunk"
I wuvs her
She insisted on her poster board...You know...So they knew she was there. Hahaha!
Stuck in traffic!

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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Reunited

On Saturday, I got together with some of my friends from High School. As always, we had a great time. It never fails, I always learn something new about myself from my high school days as people begin to reminisce. Sometimes I feel like the character in the show "Samantha Who". I truly must have blocked most of my Stow High days out. Regardless, I had a blast.

I truly love this woman. And I am so proud of her everyday!
Do you have a group of friends that you can be a complete moron around and that only makes them love you more? I do!
Charissa came home for me...Yeah Right! I wish I was that special! She came home for the perks!
I love Charissa's Moms quote, " Showing a little leg...Very little"
Jacqui taught us all how to coddle the male ego
Ryan and Megan...Way too cute!
Mike, Melinda and Paul
Charissa and Melinda

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Sunday, June 21, 2009

What is a Father


As a Daughter: My Father, is my best friend. He has been since I was a kid. He takes my "crap" and gives it right back. He is my hero. I know I have said that before, but it is the truth. Many of you may not know this, but my Dad adopted me, and raised me as his own. I am forever grateful to him for the life I have.
I am emotionally spent at the moment.
I am incapable of being sappy.
I am delightfully lucky to have been able to spend this Father's Day with my Dad. Just a month ago we weren't sure how long we'd have him here with us. Today, he is here and I enjoy each and every second!
As a Wife: My husband is my strength. He is the greatest father to our children. I thank God every day that we are blessed with his love, his patience, his compassion and his humor.
Today was a wonderful day. We woke up and went to church, where we heard a sensational sermon. We had breakfast with my Dad and my brother. We came home and let the kids play in the sprinkler. Patrick and the kids napped while I made dinner for our dad's. We got to spend our Father's day with our Dad's and it was wonderful.
PS: I think Connor has found his calling...Today was his first day playing baseball and he was SUPER!

Me and My Daddy
Patrick and his Pops
Papa teaching Connor to play ball. We think he found his calling.
Daddy teaching Jordyn to ride a bike

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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Conversations with my lovelies

Connor: Oh Mom, come here quick. Look at this
Me: (looking, horrified at a frog in 3 parts. Guts and all on our back patio) Oh, honey. Daddy is on his way home from work, and he will take care of it...Mommy gets queasy...Let's play somewhere else.
Connor: Mom, what do you think happened to the "turtle"? (in a stutter) Do..Do..Do, um. Do you think a Bear got him?
Me: I think that is highly unlikely
Connor: (looking in the direction of the gore) But, Mom look at him!
Me: Connor honey, just stay away from it. He's not there anymore anyway...He's in heaven now.
Connor: No he's not! (Pointing at the pieces and parts of the dead frog) He's RIGHT THERE! Daddy will fix him when he gets home.
Act II
Daddy arrives home from work
Connor: (grabbing his dad by the hand pulling him into the back yard) Dad, look at the turtle.
Dad: Oh wow, looks like he had a rough night.
Connor: Daddy, fix him
Dad: Oh, buddy...Daddy can't fix him
Connor: Yes you can! (Connor heads into the house by himself. Patrick and I hear him struggling, obviously carrying something heavy. He walks outside with Patrick's tool box) Here Dad, you can fix him! I'll help you.
Me: Good luck Daddy!
Patrick at this point sends me and the kids into the front yard so that he can "fix" the frog.
I wait for the "all clear". I bring the kids back to play. A few minutes later, they notice the frog is no longer there.
Connor: Look Mom, Daddy fixed him. Jordyn, he hopped away. See Mom, I told you he'd fix him.

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Monday, June 15, 2009

Random Fact Monday

(hahaha...Only because it's Monday...Just love me)


It's Monday! Really?...How is it only Monday? Ok, totally besides the point.


Random Fact
I am a terrible driver!
Nope, worse than that!
I SUCK!
I should never drive a long distance...Ever!
I swerve while driving in a straight line. Completely unsafe. If you see me on the road...
Steer Clear!


(my husband stopped reading my blog...Let's see how long it takes before he mentions this post)

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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

My Husband Would Cringe

After getting home from the last NKOTB concert in Baltimore in March I felt compelled to listen to this CD (for various reasons)
Go ahead and giggle. My kids sing this song ALL THE TIME! I'm not quite sure why. This morning Connor and Jordyn were belting it out and Connor asked that I play it for him. So...I did.
Some of you will not get a kick out of this...Some of you will!
Connor and JJ, this is for you

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