Homecoming Lunch

High- Hanging out in SD for the weekend (homecoming: amy, mom: movie, erin and tiff:lunch)

Low- Having to explain that no one in my class will be getting out this quarter. (better luck next quarter)

Josh and Paul

High - Going to Joshy's Football game (they won this time) Manda and her friend came too. It was great to hang out and talk with them!

Low - Paul having two scary incidents while driving home from work.

Places and People

High-Nick visiting, Hanging at the Indian Casino with my mom for two days


Low-Being back from vacation

Moving On

High-My 27th birthday

Low-Aunt Robin passing away

Hospital Wedding

High-My cousin got hitched



Low-My mom ending up back in the hospital

UN-fair

High - Going to the OC fair with our families. I am so blessed that Paul and I get along with each others families and that they get along with each other. I know so many married couples who cant stand their in-laws and I am just so happy that everyone in our families get along. It makes me glad to not have that worry in my life.

Low - Getting word that Robin has slipped into a coma. We are hoping she will come out of it soon. Thank you all for your prayers during this time.

Happy 4th Birthday

This was taken years ago on the 4th of July, also known as my FIL's Birthday. The brothers and I took dad out for dinner since MIL and SIL were in Santa Cruz and FIL had to work over his birthday. We went to Outback Steakhouse and then watched some of the fireworks being set off on the street.

Mom Graduation

High - Seeing 75% of my boys graduate on Thursday.

Low - Mom's heart rate is still high

Extra Hospital

High - Getting to see Paul for an extra evening.

Low - My mommy had to be in the hospital for three days.

I had to go to the dentist and the eye doctor all in one week. Yuck.

Welcome Back Ulrich

The two on the right are from when I was in H.S. These are TK's parents Barbara and Keith. They have been stationed in Japan for the last few years but are now back home in the US and just a hop, skip and a jump from being in Colorado. The upper right photo TK took when she was in Japan a few months ago. The bottom right photo are two people who I know can't wait for the 'rents to get home. There are a lot of memories wrapped up in these photos. But I just want to say WELCOME BACK you two!

Bazzar

High - Friday date night with Paul and working Bazar at Paul's family church.

Low - Rough week with the kids, trying to get everything done before grades are due next week.

Accepting Donations

I am setting up a at my mom's for either the 2nd or 3rd weekend in April. I will be collecting items that anyone would like to donate (as long as it will fit in my 4runner) the money collected will be added to our team for the MS walk. Our goal is to raise $1,000.00 for this important cause, we have a little over $400 raised so far.

Thank you to those who have donated cans and bottles or purchased braclets and MS bears (Amy, Jeric, Mom, my neighbors at the Apollo Apts, Morgan, Trisha, Moe, Beth, S.Whittier SD)

please keep it up! Thank you to those who have donated online

(Bill and Marie Dougherty, Grandma and Grandpa Goedhart, Paul and Cindy Goedhart, Mark and Betty Hutchins)

Please continue supporting me, my team and this cause in any way you can through donations (recyclables, items for the garage sale, online donations), prayer, being a workout buddy, or joining the MS walk. I greatly appreciate it and I know that we can make a difference in the lives of those who are living with MS.

Thanks again for all your hard work.

Joy

Aunt Carol and Leslie Joy

A couple years ago we attended a retirement party for my Uncle Barry. It was a suprise party and the look on his face as he saw co-workers, neighbors, family and friends was priceless. He did not suspect a thing. Everyone had a great time.

Also a congratulations to Leslie Joy is in order as she has announced she is pregnant with her first child. We wish you a healthy pregnancy and a safe delivery. We look forward to meeting this little miracle sometime in August.

Out and About Robin

High - Idyllwild Day Trip to visit with Job, Lisa, Sarah, Josh and the kids. So much fun! Walking around downtown Pasadena with Paul tonight, it was good to just hang out and walk around.

Low - Robin not getting any better.

ICU Robin

Low - Visiting Robin in ICU

High - Seeing and hanging out with my Uncles.
Robin holding my moms hand and waving to me.

Aunt Ellen

High - My mom's birthday weekend. We looked at houses, had good food, went to see Ellen, saw Because I Said So and had a nice time together.

Low - My Aunt Robin being hospitilized. Click here for recent posts on how she is doing.

Fitness & Mair

High - Friday marked the end of Kindergarten for me. Paul and I have continued to work on our fitness goals. I finished the month of Jan. with 72 miles and a loss of 14 pounds. Paul lost 18 pounds in January and completed 59 miles.

Low - Paul's team did not advance in the WSOPC. Mair is still in the hospital according to Paul from Wednesday to Friday she looked much better. She is now in a rehab part of the hospital she does physical and occupational therapy for 4 hours a day.

Pizza, Mair and TV

High - I made homemade pizza, it was really good. Paul got to try out for WSOPC

LOW - This week had more low than it did high, Mair is in the hospital for a fractured neck. she has had surgery to try and repair the damage. She will be in a HALO for at least three months. You can click here for more information. We will try to updadte once we have more information.

Josh

This is my favorite picture of my cousin Josh. He looks a bit different now as this was taken about 9 years ago at my H.S. graduation. He was such a cute kid. He is wearing the hat my dad wore to keep the sun off his noggin. Josh really wanted to try it on, he had the biggest grin on his face when my dad first put it on his head.

MS New Year's Game

Some more highs this week. I signed up for the MS walk! I am so excited to be able to feel like I can do something to support Keith, even if it is indirectly. We had family game night which was lots of fun. Paul and I began our exercise routine of walking a minimum of 2 miles a day to help get heathier this year. New Years Eve we spent more time with family playing cards for monies (I even won one of the games). Yea, for another fun week.