Pete's poor car

Pete was rear ended today. He is ok. His car is not.

Marlee's hand surgery

Marlee had surgery on her right hand yesterday to repair the tendons she severed on her index finger. There are 3 tendons and she severed 2 of them and cut 60% of the third. Yeah, she did it good. The doctor said it was a bad injury. She can't lift anything with that arm for 8 weeks and she will have lots and lots of physical therapy. The doctor wouldn't guarantee that she would get back full range of motion, but he said the physical therapy was crucial. The surgery took 1 1/2 hours and the doctor was very pleased with how it went.

So....I won't be coming to Texas this year. I will need to use my vacation time to help Marlee with Maddox. You can't even buckle Maddox into his car seat with 1 hand - it's too tight. My plan is to take 1/2 days of vacation maybe 3 times a week, but I still have to clear it with my bosses. They probably won't like it, but Marlee is pretty much an invalid for the next 12 weeks.

posted by Debra

We're baaaaaack!

We are home from Galveston safe and sound. The weather was the pitts but the kids had the best time and that is all that matters. No incidences to report.

I had two firsts on the trip. 1- I threw up while I was running (the trash truck drove by and it really stunk) and 2-I ate 4 cheese manicotti as a bet and won! woo hoo!

The kids had so much fun playing on the beach and at the house collecting toads. Nervous Nana was on her toes making sure the kids did not go too deep in the ocean. Parker kept us informed of his body functions (in his usual LOUD voice!) Zach caught plenty of fish for the kids to play with. Sara, Kara, and Jodi enjoyed the scenes from lounge chairs. It was a great trip.

-sara

A Riddle For Everyone

I am fun to create, a reward that usually follows a good date.
I can make traveling a long matter, because I press on the bladder.
It is sometimes the pits, when I cause the opposite of a word that rhymes with Kitz.
I may keep you up all night wishing, that months ago you should have just gone fishing.
That last line was a joke, my brain out Jodi would poke.
I will be lucky number 7, a gift God has sent from heaven.
God answers prayers everyday, so pray that its a boy on the way.
(posted by Zach)

5 turtles

Thought I would throw these in. Had a great time!

(posted by Jodi)

Good Times

Thanks, everyone, for a great time at Pops and Nana's on Saturday. It was a good time. Pops, I am looking forward to the 'put together' family photo.

Soren had another great triathlon this morning. Visit www.sorenandreese.blogspot.com for pics and details.

-sara

Happy Birthday, Trey! I do not have a picture of you to post...

I hope you are having a great birthday. We are all excited about your upcoming visit!


-sara