New Music.....

My music tastes have taken a turn for the mellow recently..... Had lots to reflect on lately and the music seems appropriate. So for now.....sit back and relax. Im sure trying to!

Here We Go.....

We are going to make a real attempt today to potty train Addison .....with a little help from Dora the Explorer! My previous attempts have been half hearted but Im feeling motivated today so we'll see how it goes. We've already been through one pair of undies today and she wasnt happy about it so that is a good sign! Wish us luck.....

Ian's Play.....

Im so grateful to Deb Habig for forwarding some of the pictures she took at Ian's school play. Since I was too spastic to remember my camera! Here are a few pictures of Ian playing 'Papa Bear' in "Golidlocks and the Three Bears" and also playing the snake handler in "Liza Lou". It was a great way to end 1st grade and the kids really worked hard!

Hallelujah!......

Wow....6 days without my computer and I am FINALLY reconnected with the world! I cannot tell you what a relief it is. I had no idea how much I really used my computer until I didnt have it. Long story short I dediced to play the role of computer geek and "clean up" my files. Let me give you some advice....unless you are well trained, DONT DO IT! The best I can come up with is that in my eagerness to delete all of those mystery files that never seem to be used, I deleted a very important file. Suddenly I couldnt connect to the internet anymore. So, I put in the disk that I was given originally to "re-install" my MSN files and apparently the disk is corrupted which then made my problem even worse. Not even the phone help in India could fix it. So, I reluctantly spent the last 7 hours copying my files (pictures, music, text) onto disks....9 of them to be exact....and then hit the RESTORE button and erased the hard drive back to its original state when the computer was purchased. Then I put in the "new, non-corrupted MSN cd" and....1 hour later.....I can breathe again. I actually had to look a phone number up in the phone book yesterday! I know.....I know. Pretty sad. I just LOVE my computer and use it for everything, even looking up phone numbers. So anyway, here we are. I still have hours to go of loading those CD's I made with all my personal files but I will do it tomorrow. I also have to re-load all of my printers, palm, camera....etc.....what a pain. Again, take my advice and dont delete anything if you arent sure what its for!

By the way.....Gpa's funeral was really nice and I would like to thank all of you for your nice comments and well wishes. We will miss him but know that he is in a much better place. Also, for Denvers dad.....he is out of the hospital now. He just started his first round of Chemo and wasnt feeling too great afterward. Hopefully it will do some good in shrinking everything. The doctor says that if everything goes well and Don does what he should, he could live a good 2 years. We are grateful for every extra day we can get. So, thanks for your prayers in his behalf.

My Little Papa Bear....

Ok, so I am managing a quick post here about Ian. Today he performed in a short play at school. They did Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Ian played the part of Papa Bear. He was practicing for this months ago and I thought it was already over with. I just found out a few days ago that they were performing it for the first time this week. I was very happy to be able to go.

Ian played his part brilliantly and, in perfect Ian fashion, also played everyone elses parts. I watched him nod his head to keep the rhythm for everybody and if the other bears happened to pause before they started their lines, Ian would look right at them and start telling them their lines.....and not in a whisper either. Thats my Ian. What would the world do without him to keep it in order? I know my world would crumble.....

Unfortunately, ditzy Vanessa ran off without the camera so, I will hope that the other moms who offered to email me some pictures will follow through and then I will post a few at a later date.

We're Still Here.....

Sorry I havent been keeping up my blogging standards this week. Things have been nuts between my Gpa's funeral and having guests and the kids last week of school. Grandpa's funeral is on Friday and me and some of my cousins are singing a song.....it will be pretty if I can get through it. My mom came into town over the weekend and stayed with us....she and my dad will be back tomorrow for the funeral and are staying with us. So, I think I will try to post something at least by Friday night.....but please forgive me if I dont. I will catch up next week.