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Monday, April 27, 2009

Clay High School Prom 2009

My nephew Johnny Hall and his prom date, childhood friend Ashley Szymczak (I think that is how you spell it). Such a good looking twosome, but just friends. John is my nephew that has more charm, and humor than anyone I know. As a toddler he could talk me into anything he wanted by saying, "But your my favorite aunt" and I would always give in. It is hard to believe he is old enough to be in high school, let alone attending his junior prom. I am very proud of him. Boy, my sister is getting old, just look at how big her kids are. :)








Friday, April 24, 2009

Getting Our Life Back.


It is amazing how fast things can change. You are busy minding your own business, living your life and God throws you a curve ball. Probably to see if you are paying attention. That is how my life has been since the 1st of the year. For starters my mom went into the hospital twice, then Louie gets very ill with some weird liver virus. That really put me in a tailspin. He is now getting better each day thank goodness. Because of all the extra money I had to shell out on the COBRA insurance and his meds, I had to cancel Mercy's trip to Chicago and the American Girl store. I didn't say anything to her, but I told her mom and dad that I would have to postpone the trip until later in the summer when I could afford it. Last night she said to me, "grandma, you forgot to take me to the doll store for my birthday". I felt so bad. I didn't think she would put it together that we hadn't gone since we did have a birthday party for her. I promised her I would take her in the summer. I should have realized that she is 5 now and nothing gets past her.
Then to top it all off, my son asked me last week what I would think if he joined the Navy. Don't get me wrong, I love our military, and am so proud of his service in the Marine Corp, but another enlistment is a little more than this mom can take. He informed me that he has been talking with a recruiter about joining to become a doctor. They will pay for it. I just know that if that happens and he is a Navy doctor, he will be the 1st one sent to a combat zone. I will keep you posted.......

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Happy Birthday to You!!!

JT turned 26 yesterday. He shares his birthday with his daughter, Mercy. She turned 5 yesterday. Her party was at Chuckie Cheese. Here are a few pictures to remember such an important birthday. 5 is a milestone, from toddler to kid. She sure is a delight to her grandma.

Jt & me

After blowing out her candle, she told us her wish was to go
to the beach with her grandma. That one is easy.....
Mercy & her best friend from school, Emma.

Mercy, JT with Emma and her brother Ethan.

Mom & Dad got her real gold earrings of the
Little Mermaid.
Mercy wanted a little dog that walks. This is a
Fur Real Friend. She named her Tweety.