Race for the Cure

Well the Midget/Rose clan did our part in the Race for the Cure this Saturday. Ten of us walked, jogged, scootered or stroller-ed the 5K with about 18,000 other people. From riding the jam-packed Tracks Train to the start, to finding and keeping track of each other in the mass of humanity, it was just a great day. Benj, Ash, and Ty jogged (and so finished way ahead of us and missed the photo), and the rest of us pushed strollers and dodged Patch zipping in and out of the crowd on his scooter. We walked in honor of a VISTA friend's mom who is a survivor, Hannah's coach Kathy Howa, another survivor, Aunt Dell an ultimate survivor.... We didn't meet anyone who hasn't been touched by breast cancer in some way. A good friend of mine, and very recent victim/survivor was honorary chairwoman of the race this year as well.  

Dave stayed home and cooked a fabulous birthday and Mother's Day lunch so we could celebrate Sammy turning 4, me turning more than 4, and all the moms and stepmoms in our lives. It was a great day! 

Congrats

Well the Held's and I made it back from our wonderful Disney vacation! I had a great time with them and hope they did as well. Wanted to pass along a photo of our 2am Magic Kingdom Castle time.

Also, wanted to say Congrats to Sara & Chris! Can't wait to meet Skyler! He looks so cute! No big plans on the horizon other than Nikki's jewelry party on the 23rd and my little brother's big birthday next month! Can't believe my baby brother is 30!!!!

I also want to say thanks to my Mom and all my wonderful aunties out there for everything you've been in my life. Love to you all!

Skyler Stephen Ladeau

Meet the newest addition to the

Midget clan-Skyler Stephen Ladeau

Born May 5, 2009

7:20 pm

7 lbs 12 oz

20 1/2 inches

Chris, Sara and Skyler are all doing

wonderful!!

The baptism is tentatively

scheduled for June 21 in Jonesboro

for anyone who would like to attend!

Dear Mom

A happy mother's day to you all and especially to my Mom!

My mom makes me think of:

Chantilly perfume
A soft cheek to kiss
A loving hug
My best advocate
Family dinners
Clean rooms
Saturday morning & the smell of Pledge
Fancy dresses on Saturday night
Pin Curls
Finding a way


I love you mom. Thank you for a wonderful childhood and for being the glue that holds us together.

Leslie

Pre-orders

Well Happy Spring!!! Finally!! And Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there!!!

For those that are out of town or won't be able to make it to my Lia Sophia party on May 23rd at 2:00 pm I can accept outside pre-paid orders. You can view the cataloge of collections at www.liasophia.com I will be happy to ship once I receive them. The jewelry has a lifetime warranty just keep your original receipt and if it ever breaks you can get a new one. Also the specials they have are, buy any 2 items at regular price get the 3rd half price (your most expensive item) Plus, get up to 3 additional bracelets at half price.

Thanks!! Hope to see most of you at the party!

Nikki

Mini vacation

Well with my 4 ten hour day shift this past weekend was a 4 day weekend. My mom came to visit Quincy for the first time and we had a blast. We have multiple gardens planted now.. the fountain crumbled to a bird bath and I can't wait until next time!! I hope everyone is well and Congrats to Sara and Chris on their new Cinco De Mayo baby Skyler!!!

Last game of the season

Hannah played the last game of the season Thursday. It was pack-the-bleachers day and lots of students and teachers showed up to cheer them on and to eat free hot dogs and burgers. Guess who got volunteered to cook? He was masterful and kept the hoards of hungry teenage boys satisfied. Hannah played short stop. It was a very fun game. There was a potential three-way tie for the last berth in the state tournament, to be decided by a game going on at the same time.  We waited and waited and finally got the final score of that game, 27 to 26. No three-way tie, so that was it for the Winged Lions! 

Next weekend Jon, Emilee, Patch, Sammy, Kimber, Benj, Ashlie, Tyler, Hannah and I will be doing the Susan G. Komen 5K Race For The Cure. It's such an awesome event--this year they are expecting 18,000 runners and walkers. A great, pink tide of humanity. It is wonderful to get to be part of it with lots of friends from VISTA and our cute family.