OOPS!!

Forgot two people who have those amazing birthdays....
Pop-Pop 06-06-06 and Barb 12-12-12 (which, by the way, will be the last day this century that it will happen). Now that's truly amazing to have that many people in one family whose birthdays can be triple digits!!

Amazing 10-10-10

Only know three people who can say they have the same month, day and year on their birthdays. My Dad (01-01-01), my Mom (08-08-08) and now my daughter. That's amazing!! Who knew that 6 years ago today your life and ours would change forever.

We've watched you face some really tough times and challenges and handle them with strength and love. If not for you, I'd have never met "Charlie" at the dog show last weekend... a wheelchair bound man with a great sense of humor. Thanks.... You're amazing. Happy Birthday :)

Amazing... 10-9-10

It's been a rough year... nothing you could have ever imagined. Through it all we've become a closer family. You've taken up running and entered some races, handled yourself with grace when it would have been easy to act otherwise, and been a "rock" for your children. Keep going... you're amazing and we're proud of you!! Happy Birthday :)

Amazing.... 10-8-10

You amaze us every day...

Can't believe 6 years has gone by from one picture to the next. From the first days struggling to eat... PT... OT... heart surgery... and now riding the bus off to school. Our world has changed because of you... you're amazing.

Happy 6th birthday Bre!!

Today

A picture is worth a thousand words.....

Relish the Relish

Ever since I can remember Lee's Mom's green tomato relish has been a hit in our family. We used to try and scrounge whatever she would give us on our trips to PA. I have made it several times myself and last year Cindy and I made it together. This year she gave me two bags of green tomatoes from her garden and yesterday I set out all my supplies and got grinding. With her crop and a few of my own I was able to put up 10 jars and one little one for my fridge. I think the prep and the clean up is more time consuming that the actual relish making... but I can't wait to taste it again on my sandwiches. Thanks Cindy for such a prolific garden... how many jars do you want?

Our Summer....

Our summer began on a sad note when we had to say goodbye to Bailey after 15 years. We miss her every day. It ended on a high note, however, with the wedding of Jess and Jason....
Here are my memories....
Bailey
Birthday parties
Visit to Virginia with no air conditioning in the camper
Tucker gets his ASCA Championship
Jessica's wedding shower
Running our first 5K
Kids playing on the beach
Paddle boat rides
Trombone quartets
Campfires
Barbecues
Ike's first show win
Bronchitis and two rounds of antibiotics
Visiting old friends
Building our cornhole game
Holding my new baby grandson Ryan
The nine cousins
Lake Winnipisaukee
Jess and Jason Wedding
... and now on to fall, my favorite season, and our next trip to Kokajo.... stay tuned.