Megan's 22nd Birthday!

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I know this is a first for me. Two posts in one day. Tomorrow Megs turns 22. I'm in a reflective mood. I remember It was very hot that summer in Lansing. Mom Dad and Jen were at our house waiting for "the baby". Of course she was late! Steve and Dad were golfing and the Dr decided it was time. Megan was born at 9:55 pm July 24th which happened to be a Thursday evening. Megs is a one of a kind. She has brought so much joy and adventure to our family. The house has been too quiet since she moved, but we are adjusting. Megs, we love you so much! We will be thinking of you even more. Here's to you:

Daughter, you're an original. You have your own special way of doing things, expressing your needs, looking at the world. I've always loved that about you.
By being who you are, you bring excitement to life. You stand by your own values, view life from your own fresh perspective, and invigorate the people around you.
From the very first, I've admired you, enjoyed and been so proud of you. And as years go by, my love for you only grows deeper- my honest, amazing, truly original daughter.
May you have a happy and blessed birthday!

Wednesday

I really like Wednesdays! I work Mon -Tues and then get Wed off. It is a great day to get things done! I've been busy at work. My Dr. bought a soft tissue laser and wants me to use it. I've been reading all the literature on it. I'm going to try and go to a class in October in Chicago for 2 days. I would then be "certified". It can do some great things, I need to practice and get comfortable using it even before I go to the class so I can ask questions.

Michael has his last super y game on Aug 1st. That game will most likely determine if they go to Florida in November. I ordered him some shoes, his were too small and he was getting a recurring blister on the top of his big toe. Eurosport sent them out yesterday, so he will have them for the game. (they are bright green!) He goes to Olivet college for a weekend camp with the high school team this weekend. Try-outs for that team start Aug 11th-15th. High school games start the following week. Seems like the summer is almost over, went really fast!

Steve leaves next Wed for his golf trip. I hope he does well. He is very excited to be able to go. I guess the greens are really fast, so he has been putting in the basement.

I might try to paint again this week. I'll take my stitches out tomorrow. I didn't want to stretch too much while I had them. The biopsy came back benign, so that was good.

Well, I've got to get Michael up for practice. Hope all is well. Love to all!

Quick post

Michael's team won!! They played Chicago Magic and won 2-1. Other teams still have games, so we wait to see if the team goes to Florida in November. I had my mole removed today. I guess I'm a wimp! I'm sore. It was just above my belly button. I have 5 stitches underneath and 5 stiches on top. I'm thinking I will ice it some soon. Travis is to arrive in Friday Harbor tonight for 10 days. Megan got her b-day gift from us today.

Busy Week

This week was a busy week, too much to do , not enough time. I worked Wednesday, my normal day off. My schedule at work has been really full. I'm not complaining, a full schedule is a good thing. I'm still trying to get rid of "stuff" that didn't sell in the yard sale. I really don't want it back in the basement! I'm behind in cleaning the house, feel like I can't get a head.

Michael had a soccer game on Wednesday evening in Lowell (just over 1 hour away). Travis, Megan's boyfriend met us at the game. Michael had an awesome game. We won 2-0, Michael scored our second goal. He just missed scoring on a header, then another strong kick that the goalie stopped. He played a lot, and when he came out both coaches shook his hand and told him great game. This is on the regional super y team, so it was extra special. He has a game in Fort Wayne tonight and tomorrow morning. We will spend the night there tonight. His last game is this next Wednesday. Then his high school team has a camp, and things get busy with that team.

I sent Megan's birthday package to her yesterday. It seems weird that she is turning 22. I also don't like that we wont be with her. I'm happy that Travis is going to be there to celebrate it with her. He is going to be there from the 16th to the 26th. It is beautiful out there and he has never been, so I'm sure he will love it.

I have exciting news!! I am going to visit Megan from August 27th to September 1st. It was just too long for me to go until Christmas with out seeing her. Mom and Dad are going there then so we will stay in a bed and breakfast together. That way we can explore while Megs is working. Of course we will go on a tour with her. We are planning on staying a night in Seattle, Megan too, and see some of the sites there.

I sponged painted the upstairs bathroom this morning. I don't like it! I wanted to "brighten " it up, but it ended up too bright. I'm not going to repaint right away, but I will in the fall. I still plan on sponge painting the downstairs bath.

On Wednesday next week I have my mammogram and I get a mole removed. Lance goes to the groomers, Michael goes to the dermatologist and then the soccer game. I'm thankful for "days off" to get those things done.

Hope everyone has a great week!!

First week back home

I guess it is appropriate that the top picture is blurry considering our activity . (haha) Sorry Jen I don't have pictures of us on my camera, I'm hoping Megan does.

We had a great time in Boise. We really liked the area and the weather. If all works out we could be living there in 3-4 years. Mom and Dad's 50th was really fun for everyone. Of course the best part was hanging out with my sisters, brother and mom and dad. Seeing Megan was a highlight for me. Even though I'm happy and proud of her, it is still hard to be so far away.

Speaking of the weather, there was brilliant sunshine the whole time I was in Boise with low humidity. I get home to Michigan, we have a violent thunderstorm (5 inches of rain) and lose power for over 40 hours! We have a well, so when we lose power we don't have water either. The shower felt great when the power was restored.

We had a yard sale today to get rid of lots of junk. I priced everything cheap, got rid of a lot. I'll call salvation army or someone to come by and get the rest. I really hate yard sales but I had too much stuff! Michael joked that he would dress up in the penguin costume and hold the sign in the street. I thought that was a great idea, but he insisted he was kidding.

Mom and dad are planning on visiting Megs the end of August and I might be able to work it out to go then too. I'm goin to look into it this week. Megan is sending me pictures from the party, so I'll soon copy them and send to everyone.
Love to all!

Spring in Michigan

Took a few pictures today because I don't take pictures often enough. Our lilac tree smells scrumptious right now. I cut a vase full and now the house smells fresh. My perennials are coming up nice this year. Believe it or not we had a frost last week!! Then of course Michael's favorite way to relax on the week-end is playing x-box.