Jersey Update

Just heard from Jess, she found Jersey this morning. All is well!

My Turn

Not a whole lot new around here. Busy trying to get a garage sale together and organizing the house. Not so much fun. Went to watch Brady play in his first game under the lights. They did very well before the lights started messing with their fielding. They ended up losing, but was very impressed with them. The zoo is good too. My focus this summer is with the Sea Lion and Penguins. We have 2 baby penguins this year and boy are they CUTE! Although, they are starting to get brave and are out of the box a lot, which is not cool when trying to clean in there. I can't count the number of times I had to pick them up and put them back in their nesting box. Hmm, so summer plans. Don't have many. Heading to Jonesboro this weekend for Skyler's baptism, which I guess will count as a mini-vacation for me. Having a garage sale either next weekend or the following one. Trying to talk my brother in to coming up to visit over the 4th of July (Bry, I'll buy dinner at the BBQ place or Texas Roadhouse). Going to the NASCAR Nationwide race on the first weekend of August and the Truck race in September. No vacations planned otherwise, we took our's early. I probably will spend a long weekend in Quincy sometime and Mom amd Dad will be up sometime too. Anway, gots to get back to work. Love you all!

Hmm...

Ok I know we're all super busy... Ok well I will start the convo's going....

It has been almost a week now that Jessica's dog, Jersey has been missing. She is hanging out between the Blessing Hospital parking lot and McNay near the river. I tried to help out on Friday searching with Jess and Moe, but not much luck. Say your prayers for her safe return.

Memorial day weekend Bryan and I purchased a new set of leather furniture. It's super comfy! Can't wait to host again...

Our pineapple plant is growing larger by the day as well. Skye is doing well in agility training class. The teacher is going to look into having us enter a novice competition in July. She's come a long way!!

Does anyone have plans for the summer? Any family vacations? Special events?

Sherry and Dale, Bryan and I, are all going up to Chicago for the weekend of the 20th for Bryan's 30th birthday. Make sure ot send those pink flamingo cards to him... he loves those! LoL jk

We're taking a family vacation up to my dad's lakehome in August. We'll be staying at the lake, fishing, boating, and just relaxing. Can't wait!!!!

Hope everyone is doing well. And Sorry that we'll be missing the Baptism for little Skyler. I hope all goes well and pictures get posted!! =o)

Nikki

Good for you!

Excellent choices Nikki! And thanks to you & Bryan for hosting the family get together Sat night. It was a great evening all around & you were excellent hosts!

News on Brady (update: Brady broke his nose while we were in Quincy (not) catching a baseball.) He saw the ENT today. No inside damage & no need to reset. So nothing more to do but let it heal which should take a few weeks. Very lucky boy & what a trooper! It certainly hasn't slowed him down.

Got cable? Watch for us on Saturday on the Golf Channel. They are broadcasting the Principal Charity Golf Classic. I've been working hole #15 all week spotting balls, holding signs & manning the player gate. There is a camera right on us. First day they played all day in driving rain, day 2 was cold, 3 was a mix & today was perfect! Brady & Eric will be in the crowd tomorrow walking the links. I was all pumped to get to meet D.A. Weibring from Quincy but he slipped a disc & isn't playing. Bummer.

The tourney is at Glen Oaks (a gated community). The friendly neighbor who hangs out on our hole told us her home behind us is 24,000 sq. feet for she & her husband. Wow- that's 8 of my houses in there. They are "into pork." And that's Iowa folks...

Success!

The jewelry party was a definite success. Thanks to all who came and I hope everyone enjoyed the party following as well.

Love,

Nikki

School's Out!!

Well, I've said my goodbyes to my first graders and sent them off to enjoy their summer. Wish I was done, too, but cleaning, ordering, conferences, workshops, and meetings are going to keep me busy for the next two week.s I have a goal though, to be completely done by the end of the first week of June!!! I've also discovered that to reach it, I'll need to be in the building when everyone else is gone!!!!! Too many , "Hey, Sherry, got a minute, I've been wondering if i could....."
We had a very enjoyable holiday with our children, and siblings this past week. The weather cooperated and Bryan and Nikki were able to host their first barbecue. They did a grand job of making sure everyone had a good time. We had plenty to eat, the backyard croquet game provided the entertainment, and we had lots of time to talk!! We missed those of you who weren't with us.
Do hope Brady is feeling better...he's now on the disabled list for his baseball game. Being the devoted pitcher, he was practicing with his Coach (Eric) and got hit with the ball, smack in the nose!!! He now knows what the inside of his head looks like via his x-ray and is sporting a broken nose with I'm sure a couple of black eyes as trophies!!! I hope I did a good job of convincing him to "milk" the situation to his benefit....I told him now was the time to ask his parents for some special "goodies" to help him feel better.
We're all looking forward to our trip to Jonesboro for Skyler's baptism on the 14th. We'll stay a few days and play tourist. Can't wait to meet the newest addition to the family!
Hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of summer. How about writing and letting us know what's going on? I know Grandpa and Grandma love to hear from you...they've been keeping me updated.
Our love to all!

Daddy and Grandpa With Skyler

Ok-so we have been to Jonesboro every chance we get-I admit it! Skyler is changing every day.

Sara and Chris are doing great at this parenting thing-it helps that Skyler is a VERY good baby!!

I think the baptism is moved to the 14th since so many of my siblings had conflicts with the 21st and we can't get to Post Oak anyway that weekend.

Anyone who plans to come let me know and I will see about rooms. I am on vacation the week following and would love to show ya'll around Memphis!

We'll be seeing some of you next weekend at the big jewelry show!