Grizzlies Game

Max and Carly completed the Winter reading program from the library and as a reward for doing it they both got a free ticket to a Grizzlies hockey game. We haven't taken the kids to a hockey game for a while so we decided to get grandma and grandpa to come along and call it a party. One thing that I love about my kids getting a little older is that they actually like going to things like this. Max was asking questions the whole time. So, we explained the rules to hockey and how the game it timed and how they score and he actually kept up with what was happening. They loved the train whistle that goes off when the Grizzlies score. I was a little worried about that with Leo, but it didn't really bother him, which was good. He's so easy going most of the time that I guess I'm not real surprised. My mom got a kick out of the bag that I brought, or rather the amount of stuff I was able to smuggle in. I know you aren't supposed to bring food and drink into places like that, but I am guilty of doing it every time. Let's be honest, I am as cheap as they come. Even if I had the money to buy whatever my children wanted at the consession stand(which I don't), I don't want to stand in line for the whole game and I don't want to pay the outrageous prices. So, therefore I smuggle. She claimed that everytime she turned around a little person had a new snack of a different variety. If there's one thing I hate, it's getting to a game and having to listen to the,"mom, I'm hungry," or "mom, I'm thirsty," or "mom, I want that," for the whole game. If you have kids you know where I'm coming from. This way we got to enjoy the game and have the snacks at the same time. Plus, I know for a fact, she had a peanut or two! He! He! Go Grizzlies!

To my Grandma...

I was a little surprised when I got the call from my mom on Friday. She called to tell me that my grandma Wilson had passed away that morning. Although my grandma was pretty old and has lived a long life, she was not sick or showing any signs that the time was near for her to pass on(as far as I could tell). She was getting ready for the day, taking a shower. She is living with my aunt Sharron in Arizona, and Sharron called for her to come to breakfast, and called, and she didn't come. Grandma had gotten out of the shower and was getting dressed and collapsed on the bathroom floor. That is where Sharron found her when she went to check on her. I guess it really was her time to go.
The first thing that came to my mind was, I hope she got my birthday card. Her birthday was on March 31st. It's funny that that was my first response. I guess I just wanted her to know that I was thinking of her and that I was able to tell her one last time that I loved her. It was my way of saying good-bye when I wasn't able to actually say it. I will miss my grandma, but I know she is with grandpa and she is happy. I know that I will see her again.
It doesn't seem to matter whether you are expecting death or not, it has a way of making you stop and think about those you love. So, if there is someone out there that you haven't seen for a while, but have been thinking of, find a way to let them know how you feel. You won't regret it and neither will they! Take the time to say how you feel, because you never know when that time will come again.
Thanks, grandma for all the memories. Please know that you are loved and that you will be missed.

Stacy's coming home!

:ast week we were informed that Stacy and Kevin and their family are coming home next month. I don't know too many details about it all yet but ever since I got the e-mail from Stace that told us, I can't stop thinking about them. Kevin has been applying for several jobs over the last few months and has been waiting and waiting to hear back about whether he got the job or not. Well, he got one! Now they will be coming home, as soon as May 1st. I know that they have had a great time in Australia, had lots of wonderful experiences, met lost of good people, and spent tons of quality time together as a family. But now they are coming home. I can't wait to see them and hug them(yes, even you Kevin) and hear about all their adventures. I hope all is well and that they are getting things taken care of there(selling stuff, plane tickets, school arrangements, work assignments). I wish I could do something to make it easier. It will be so great to have them back! I just hope they feel that same way about me!

Leo's big Boo-Boo

So, I never did post those pictures of the cut on Leo's eye. I told the story of how it happened, said I would post the pics, got side tracked(of course), and never did it. So, I am doing it now. We didn't end up getting stitches or even going to the doctor. By the time we got home, I think it had been to long anyway, plus it was on his eye and I doubt they can even do stitches on the eye. Maybe some glue though. Anyhow, here are the photos. His cut has since healed and he is doing great! I did get one really great picture out of the day. I actually got a shot of Leo walking! He always seems to fall down or lunges for the camera if I try to take one of him walking. It's really blurry, but I got it! It's included too! Ah, my little bi-ped.