today 3.9

 

 

 

snow fort

Each time the kids got cabin fever at my parents John(so nicely and helpfully- thank you honey!) would take all of them outside to play in the snow and burn off some energy. They were all so good all weekend and played so nice with each other. I'm happy that they got to have that time together...

The girls built quite a snow fort outside!

presents and playtime

my mom put together these fantastic sewing kits for Mary Beth and Julia's birthdays- the girls LOVED them! It was a perfect present for Mary Beth- she is always wanting to sew and craft with me. A million thank you's Mom!

The kids played pet-shop a lot... again so nice to each

other and having a great time.

bird watching

I'm so jealous of the birds my mom gets in her yard... we only have robins and chickadees. Boo

bowling {part 2}

it was great to see both my sisters at the same time- that does not happen often...

i hurt my finger so it wasn't my fault it was a gutter...

cute... but why is my chin red?

such great memories... a fun, fun afternoon I will always remember. thanks for taking us all bowling Mom and Dad!

Lots of prayers for my Uncle Tony please...

bowling {part 1}

While in Wausau visiting my family we went bowling to celebrate Mary Beth's and Julia's birthdays. It was so much fun!

The kids played 3 games and the adults played 2. I stunk it up the 1st game but my score the 2nd game was 136!! That's CA-RAZY for me- especially considering I never bowl. I didn't win though... my dad beat me. But mostly because Amy "accidentally" took one of my turns.

Who does that look like??

Tony couldn't bowl with us because he wasn't supposed to lift heavy things but he was having a great time watching us, taking pictures, and eating cheese curds! He told me that he felt great that day- the best in a long time. We got to visit a lot- mostly about cameras and photography- a passion/hobby with both share, and I cherished every moment of the day with him.

Sadly, that evening(unbeknownst to him) Tony would suffer from a perforated ulcer and gallbladder and John and my Dad took him to the ER the following morning when he called in severe pain. He had to have emergency surgery and was put on a breathing tube. I was able to spend some time at the hospital with him the next couple of days before we had to go home. It is a very sad turn of events, especially because as many of you know he is fighting stage 4 colon cancer... he is going to need lots of prayers...

The kids had so much fun together- more pictures to come!