Time With Daniel

Andy and Daniel spent much of the weekend together and there was a LOT of giggles. Daniel thinks "Uncle Doo Doo" comes close to walking on water. They wrestled more than once and when Papa heard the commotion, he had to jump in.



As they were getting ready to go to the mall for a shopping trip, Andy asked Daniel if he had time to play first. Daniel answered, "I have time for a hug!" That is what makes him so special. He and I spent time snuggled in my bed, watching Blues Clues during what was supposed to be nap time. We didn't sleep, but we did giggle.

Andy then took off for the mall where Daniel picked out a cap, "Just like Uncle Doo Doo" instead of a toy. How lucky we are to have him in our midst. He makes us all giggle.

Memory Keeper Blankie

There is no sense pretending that I don't have a "Yarn Stash" addiction. I tried hiding it in various places and Joe finally decided to clean out a closet and I was busted! Oh, well........I could have worse habits! I tell myself it will all get used, since I now knit every minute that I am not forced to be otherwise productive. I can parent quite well, knitting needles in hand.

The best news for me this month is a project that knitters call a "Stash Buster". I am creating a Patchwork Quilt, by knitting. Using a bit of every yarn I own and trading with others, who call themselves the Memory Keepers, has turned my stash into this work in progress.



The Memory Keepers Blankie is a good name for this project, since there is a bit of every sock I have ever knit and quite a few that I planned to knit, along with the memory of friends who are helping to contribute to this project.

My favorite part? The project itself is addicting! I love playing with each new color and deciding where to place it.

Alexis Bulletin

It has been a rough month for our darling Alexis. Although this photo was taken on the Friday after her emergency appendectomy, by Monday she was not feeling well at all. Her Mom had been smart enough to rush her to emergency the first time when she had a tummy ache and she needed surgery! Many of us would have chalked it up to a stomach virus, but Laura took the precaution to check it out.

By the next day, she seemed to be healing and went home. When she came to celebrate Mikey's birthday dinner on Friday she was still in pain and went to see the surgeon on Monday. Tuesday morning she was back in surgery!

Three different types of infection had developed and as we waited for results, we all prayed hard and as usual, prayers were answered. Alexis is back home, hooked up to anitbiotic therapy and back on the mend. Please keep the prayers coming for a speedy recovery for our little sweetheart.

PS. Alexis DID tell me she was in no hurry to go home, "Because when you are in the hospital the people bring you whatever you WANT!" We have always said she was a smart little girl!

And the winner is.....

Eaton Rapids first won the District title again this year and then went on to beat Fowlerville for the Regional title and is headed once again to State competition! With only 4 Seniors this year, Andy's injury was a great loss to the team and he has been missed.

Justin has moved back and forth betwen weight classes from 130 to 125 and at times down to 119, helping the team to stay strong, in spite of losing Andy. Justin celebrated his 150th win of his high school wrestling career last week and topped off the week by winning at the Individual Regional meet and he will go on to Individual State competition.

The black eye? He said he got a knee in the eye, but didn't feel it....he was too busy winning!