Just Back...

From the hospital and visiting little Reagan John!! He is up to 3 pounds 2 ounces and getting stronger each day. He still needs to be on a respirator but managed on his own for 40 minutes the other day. Please keep on praying for him. Miracles do happen.

weekend at My Sister's

Kyle, Shelby and I headed down to see my sister and help out at her new business this weekend. We visited Washington DC while we were down there too. We got into DC at around 7:30am and walked around the mall and memorials before it got too hot and crowded. We all love DC. The last time Shelby had seen the Lincoln Memorial it was all in scaffolding so we went in to see it in the clear. we also headed over to the Korean War Memorial- I had not visited it before. We even met up with a nice person who got a shot of me with the kids- a rarity

 

 

 

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial

It has been a while since we visited this site. It is always overwhelming when you see all the names engraved on the walls.

 

 

I am always touched when I visit this monument and see items left in memory of people who died over in Vietnam. It reminds me that this may be history for me but it is life, very real, for many people.

 

Kyle noticed this shot for me- I love the reflection of the Washington Monument and my kids in the wall... Thank you to those who fought, and who continue to fight for this country.

National Air and Space Museum

Kyle asked to go to the NASM. It was very cool and had the added benefit of an exhibit from the Museum of american History since that museum is being renovated.

 

There were all kinds of old planes flying around inside the museum

 

 

I loved this... Notice the writing- man inside help open latch ... can you imagine finding that capsule floating around and not knowing anything about it being missing and need to read those directions. And can you imagine being the astronaut inside the capsule, just hoping that whoever finds you can read english or russian? This was my favorite thing in the museum.

 

Shelby mourns the fate of poor little Pluto- taken off the list

 

Kyle checks out Apollo 11's space- He would never survive in a capsule that small

weekend finish

 

 

We took the girls swimming and you can see my view. Gotta love a recliner in the shade.

And then one last picture of all 4 kids on the steps. I always forget to take shots like this so I am glad I remembered this time, here is Shelby, Katie, Allyson and Kyle

Reagan Update

I received this update this morning...

"Dear Family and Friends,
I know I haven't updated everyone in a while. Reagan is now 3 weeks and 3 days old. He has had a pretty tough time. He came down with an infection which really set him back. His oxygen requirement was at some pretty scary levels. His little body has to grow now more than ever. You see he has what the doctors call chronic lung disease, his little lungs are really damaged. So the next couple of weeks will be critical as were the last couple of days. I am with him each day. He looks so precious. He needs as many prayers you can give....the only thing that will get him on his road to recovery is if his lungs start to work. He has been on the oscilllater ventilator for some time. Pray for his little lungs."

I ask you to continue to pray for my nephew, Thank you

SDV- Camp Hill 2007

This past weekend was my annual Camp Hill SDV weekend and I was so glad it was finally here. For those who don't remember from last year's post on it, this is when I get together with a group of friends and go to a scrapbooking getaway and indulge in scrapbooking, laughter, shopping, chocolate, tea, and hopefully get some of my pictures set into albums. I managed to do most of that this weekend. What I did not do is take a lot of pictures. Here are the highlights- Caravan ride with Anat and Kari to Camp Hill with shopping stops along the way- read "spent a lot of money", Dinner at Dorado's with A & K and Tamsen and Babs- yum for the seafood nachos and lobster mac and cheese, Joy at seeing old scrapping friends as we set up our spaces on Wednesday night, Seeing Nancy and how good she looks- you go girl!!, discovering I was not only with all my friends but that I was right next to the NJ Scrapping YaYa angels, finding out my bed was a sleep number bed- I'm a 65, how about you?, Getting an appointment with Rachael for a massage and for reflexology, BB8 with Barbara on Thursday night- yes I know it is totally trash TV... so sue me!, My 2.99 coffee mug from Starbucks, the great meals at the hotel- oh wait that must have been a sleep number induced dream- but then again I do not go to SDVs for the food, Getting a gift done for my newest nephew RJ (Be strong little one), Getting to know Kari- what a great person, thanks for introducing her to us Anat, Thank you for praying with me Kari, Jeweled accents to frame pictures, Martha Stewart's Decoupage- you rock Martha!, Conversations with SDV friends, Parenting camaraderie and commiseration, scrappers in need, Raising over $2000 for the Susan B Koman foundation- Let's find a cure, laughing, laughing and laughing some more, meeting Tamsen's friends and neighbors and getting to try their Cricut, finding Funks Family Restaurant on the way home for true Fried chicken, Potato filling, apple fritters and coleslaw, and then for dessert at home the best lemon meringue pie I have had in many years..not quite the Ester's and Dietrich's experience of last year but definitely more tasty. I just can't believe I have to wait a whole year to do it again!!!


who is that masked scrapper....only the shadow knows

A view of Babs through the table...scrapbookers have a lot of STUFF

Not shown is Anat- sorry the picture came out horrible and Kari...where was she when my camera came out??? Oh I think she was with Rachael in Nirvana

It is always a lovefest when I see Barbara..she is just one of those people that you love to be around. This time I got to sit diagonally from her- the closest ever. It is fun to exchange mutual fan club looks at each other as we cropped. Or more I should say as she cropped and I sat around talking. I was not very productive this time around. I worked on a couple of Ali Edwards album kits and I made a small accordian book in a box for little RJ. Anyway, Barbara I love you and your NJ Yaya angels, I love the friendship you all seem to share and am envious of the parties you throw. You are the most creative group of friends I know and I am so lucky to have met you all through the SDVs.


Barbara and I played dueling Nikons

Cheek to Cheek
Thank Goodness my nostrils are clear

Toe to Toe
I am so glad I had my pedicure done