Sad Day for Us

Yesterday, my Uncle Jim passed away. He had had cancer that had spread, so now he is at peace. I was fortunate to get to say Good-Bye to him. When I went to leave, I kissed him and said, "I love you." and he said, "I love you. And don't cry, we'll see each other again." I think I cried all the way home, glad Jer was driving. I miss him very much and I have found out so much about him in the last couple of days that I'm sad that I never took the time to really get to know him, even though he was my Godfather. I will always have a place in my heart for him and I feel like he is watching over me now. Uncle Jim, remember that I love you!! You were my favorite too!

Rest In Peace Mandy: 5/1988 to 7/2007

We wish we could have told you,
in words you'd understand,
We wanted you to stay with us.
This wasn't what we'd planned.

We wish somehow to tell you,
How empty we now feel.
A part of us went with you,
A part that time can't heal.

We wish we'd once more hear you,
in your softly, rumbling purr,
to hold you on our laps again
and stroke your beautiful fur.

We wish we had you back again,
to fill this empty space.
But one day we'll be together
in a far, far better place.

Busy Day

First, we went to the Kenosha Airport with the local Multiples Club to see the planes coming in and taking off. We had a snack on the lawn, then got to see one of the planes up close because one of the families had one.
Peanut Butter & Jam Noontime Concert Series
"Time(s): 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 54th St. & 6th Ave.
Description: Enjoy a free concert in the park featuring Gizzae. Combining traditional Jamaican roots reggae with the exotic beats and rhythmic sounds of Soca, Creole, Calypso, Cumpas, Jazz, Rock and Blues, they bring a dynamic and progressive roots flavor. Over 100 years of musical experience collectively and 4 Grammy awards playing music professionally with acts such as: The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Ziggy Marley, The Talking Heads & more. The concert series is presented by the City of Kenosha and Happenings Magazine." We had a good time. I included some pictures of the harbor area.

John Paul's Graduation Party

John Paul's Graduation Party

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Eva's New Hairstyle

After the library, we went to McDonald's for lunch. Aunt Linda invited Eva over to swim in her pool with Cassie and Abbey. After swimming, they gave each other new hairdo's (complete with color) and "make up". Being a light blond, the color REALLY showed up!

Spray Park

2007_07_05-Spray Park

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Guess who's climbing the stairs?

When I was coming down the stairs with Eddie, guess who was coming UP the stairs? Little Miss Ella!

Joey's trying his knees!!

While we were at the park today, Joey got up on his knees and started to rock back and forth!! It won't be long now where he'll be crawling on his hands and knees and not army crawling!

4th of July Festivities

4th of July 2007

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Here's some photos of the fun we've had for the 4th of July. On Saturday Night, we went to Twin Lakes for their fireworks and to visit Uncle John and Auntie Loretta. Sunday, after church, we went to the parade and then down by the lake for Nostalgia Fest. Wednesday, we'll be going to the lake to see our fireworks.