Katelyn's First Sleep Over

I forgot to mention that on Friday night Katelyn had her first spend the night birthday party. I wasn't sure if she would really want to sleep over so I told her we would call about 9 to see if she wanted us to come get her. She kept telling me "no" I want to spend the night," but being an over protective mom, thought for sure she would want to come home and sleep in her own bed close to mom and dad. Well we called about 9 to talk to her, she got on the phone and in a frustrated voice told me "Mom, I have told you lots of times, now, that I want to stay the night" and with that I said "ok, we will be there in the morning to get you" She said ok and hung up on me!! She did great. Jon went and got her the next morning and she was a happy camper. She is just getting so big.

Good but Busy Times-

This is Jon, me and Sherri, my best friend from Middle and High School. I was her maid of honor in her wedding. This was taken at the CCS Class of 99 reunion. I know I graduated in 98 and not even from CCS, but they invited me -so we went. We had a great time!! Jon and I made it a date night and since mom and dad were in New Jersey, we actually had to hire and pay a babysitter, it was worth it-I think that is the first time we have ever had to hire a sitter.



This is Kate playing soccer. She is trying more and more, but "doesn't think it is fair that they try to take the ball away". We are making progress.

Fall is officially here. We are so ready for cooler temps and are really staying busy, that is why I haven't posted anything on this site in a good while.

Jon has shingles! Need I say more? So far it is a mild case, but that hasn't stopped the whining. I had to send him pictures from the internet so he could see "when he could whine about it". His case doesn't even compare to what I saw in the pictures I found. I know he is in pain and uncomfortable, but it could be much worse than it is. Dad called in a favor to one of his co-workers, who on Sunday night met him at the hospital to confirm the "self diagnosis" and prescribe him some medicine. Since He is on medication we are hoping that helps the duration and severity of his case.

I will be taking more pictures and updating as we have fun times and holidays ahead. We are also glad to hear Grandmother is better and are praying her back surgery goes well. We are praying for the busy months ahead too. As Jon works out of town each week, the kids and I are sticking to routine that is working and the time he is away goes fast. Josh and Kate have dentist appointments on Friday so pray no cavities!! Jon will be taking them, so pray he remembers all the questions I am having him ask the dentist too. Kate and Heston, last week, both had double ear infections and strep throat - they are all better and have been back to school for almost a week. Josh has fall break soon and he is really looking forward to a break from school and even more so-HOMEWORK. I hope all is well with all reading this blog and until next time-CHEERS!