HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

Tomorrow my mother and sisters will be over to relax, barbeque and enjoy Mother's Day. I am so thankful we can all be together for this celebration. I hope everyone has a Blessed Mother's Day.

He's ALWAYS Available for a Photo....

Don has been very camera shy lately so I haven't posted many photos of him. Unlike Don, Hooch is always willing to pose for the camera. I took this photo this morning as he did his favorite thing, watching me put on my makeup. He was actually closer than this, but I had to push him back a little to allow the camera to focus. Drew said he is getting an apartment soon...I told him to make sure they allow PETS...I'll gladly pay the damage deposit!!
Don didn't gripe about me taking this picture because of those little eyes peeking up over the table. He could not believe that Hooch wanted watermelon and refused to give it to him because Don thought Hooch would spit it out. Hmmmm, not likely. So far, the only food item he has refused is a banana...the watermelon was gone in a flash!

16 Years and Holding...

Well, I finally did it - after 16 years driving the Suburban, I agreed to buy a new car. Once I said I would do it, Don would not let me go back on my word...I tried and tried, but he held fast and said we were doing it, so we did. I would not, however, agree to sell the Suburban...yet! Now, if only he would agree to build a house on the lot were this new car is parked!!!!

You'll Have to Take My Word For It...

Today Don spent the day sailing on Lake Pontchartrain, but you'll have to take my word for it because he would not bring the camera!!! He went with my cousin, Robbie, and two of Robbie's friends, Rob and Don. So, there were four men on board, but only two names between them, Rob and Don. They sailed from the northshore to the southshore, about 26 miles at about 7 - 8 miles or rather knots per hour. He had a good time, but said he would much rather a boat with a motor. And anyone of you who has spent any time around Don and a boat, knows that what his father said years ago is still true..."Donnie's boats have two speeds, wide open and stop." Sailing might just be a little too calm for him, not to mention the fact that he's a little seasick!!!

One Year and Counting...

It was at this time last year that Don began feeling sick and our lives began the topsie turvey, day-to-day living that goes hand-in-hand with cancer. Who would ever believe that one year later he would be doing the things he's doing. We feel so fortunate that the nutritional shakes came into our lives and he is afforded the health and energy that allows him to keep busy doing his odd jobs around the house. Every time I checked on him this weekend he was doing something else. Ashley's car was leaking some kind of fluid and he got right to taking care of the problem.

During the week he supervised Adam, Drew, and Douglas as they put down the new sod in my mother's yard.

Dressing with an Audience

This morning, just like every other morning, I had an audience when I got dressed. I sometimes wonder how many people get up, take a shower, and get dressed for the day, day in, and day out while being watched. Well, I guess the blow dryer, curlers, brushes, and potions that I use must be verrrry interesting because this is how I get dressed every morning...with a friend.

And, as if one friend were not enough, I actually have two. The boys and I visit like this every morning as I am dressing to go to work, they position themselves at the foot of the bed so they can look right into the bathroom doorway and talk about what they are going to do to pass the time while I'm at work...must be my magnetic personality! Or,more likely, they are just waiting for me to hit the road so the fun can begin!!!

Happy Birthday, Mom

Today is Mom's 89th birthday. We all went over to spend the afternoon with her. Everyone was exhausted after a late night at the wedding, but we had a little celebration and then went on a ride around the lake. Happy Birthday, Mom...and many moooooore!