Prayers Answered

Yesterday, Tyler and Brooke got the results from a MRI on their son Caleb and it came back with the results they were hoping for. The 7mm spot on his brain is a "normal fluid filled cyst with defined edges". Caleb had fallen at the park and when the hospital did a scan on his head to check for further damage, the spot was found. I can't even imagine the stress on the family. Prayers were said and they were answered. Now Brooke and Tyler can go on with the planning for the arrival of boy #3. Kim and Tom and the rest of the family can get back to the business of waiting for the arrival of babies.

It's Not Fair

I say this because Kim can make a wonderful meal, no or low sodium, and it tasted better than stuff I make out of a recipe book. "Just plain food" was what she called it. It was very good and I am waiting for the "how to" so that I can make a couple of the dishes again. Last night, Kim and Tom had us down to their place for dinner with the out of town cousins. It was so good, and Kim had the tables set up like a wedding reception. All this elegance and we are in shorts. It was so nice to be there. When Alex, Jamie and Aiden got there, Kim gave Aiden a bag of cereal to go feed the fishes and turtles. He was in heaven!! I had to laugh at Farmer Bob (Kim), she has tomatoe plants growing rampant in this one section, even tied to her wrought iron railing. In a week or so Kim is going to have to make marinara sauce and salsa by the buckets. Joshua was there, what a cutie. His parents, Tyler, Brooke and brother Caleb were all home sick after flying back from Texas. He was a crack-up. Kim took him for a walk in his stroller to help get him to sleep, he was almost out as they were leaving and when she came back in the gate, he sat straight up and said HI to everybody. He eventually gave up the fight. Now Cathleen is back home and Denise is out with Rick and Marianne for the day. Back to dullsville for me.

The Day After

Wow, there were a lot of people here yesterday!!! We had a birthday party for Rick's 60th yesterday and I swear the world came. It turned out great!! 2 of Rick's cousins from back East came to surprise him, they came early so that they got a chance to visit. Jamie made a dvd slideshow and it was really good, too bad her Alex and Aiden couldn't be here. We missed them!!! Rick got to see, and the guys all got to reconnect, a bunch of friends that he played softball with and hung out with MANY moons ago. Every time someone came in the door it was awesome. I think the guys were all just as excited as Rick to see everybody. It was a fun time. I had a waterslide that didn't work so great, it leaked out the bottom, but it didn't keep the kids off of it so I was glad to have it. The clean-up really isn't bad because so many people were generous and brought appetizers and desserts, so they took their dishes home with them. I can't believe how much beer got drank last night. We started out with 7 - 36 packs of various beers and others brought beer too and it is all gone except for a couple Bud Lites. Naturally, all the Coors Light is gone!!!! The boys and I got a magician and he was pretty entertaining. All in all, the work put into it was worth it. Today is Jamie's birthday and we are meeting Gary, Shira, Jamie and Erik at the Yard House in Brea for her birthday dinner. At least I will get a beer since all of mine is gone!!!!

YEA, It Is Almost Here!!!!

YAHOO !!!! Football season begins this Saturday!!. The Hall of Fame induction is on Saturday and then on SUNDAY it is the Hall of Fame Game. I am SOOOOOO excited, I love football. I have the NFL channel, so I will not be bored too much longer. On Saturday, we are going to Jenni's 30th birthday party. What the F.........? The following Saturday is Rick's 60th, that is more believable. I am going back and forth as to what to have at Rick's. I don't know whether to go with less is more, or just put out a bunch of appetizers. As people ask me if they can bring anything I am saying SURE!! Tacky, but oh well. I hope that accuweather is right and it will "only" be 87* that day. I have had a few August parties here that were absolutely miserable weather wise. I saw the dvd of Tyler and Shelley's wedding and reception. It is just like singing along with a song until someone turns off the radio and then you realize how bad you sound. I saw myself dancing, what was I thinking??? Orca does dance, but not well. Do you think they can airbrush the dvd??? I wish I had it to do all over again. Well, tomorrow is Tuesday and that means Taco Tuesday with friends. Half of the time I don't even eat my tacos, I just visit. I am really excited about Rick's birthday party, the party is not a surprise, but there are a few surprises for him. NO, not a stripper for him, maybe for the ladies............ NAH. If you didn't get an invite and read this, it is an oversight on my part and you are more than welcome, kids and all.

I Stand Corrected

It is worse that I thought. Brutus wasn't attacked by a hawk. An EAGLE tried to get away with him. I here he is doing better and doesn't waste a lot of time outside when he goes to do his business. Sophie, the other little white dog, keeps an eye on the sky when they go out. Country living is tough on little doggies.