4th Annual Drive Sober 2 Miler

I first learned of Hollywood Olson from Joey's pre-school teacher who happens to be this amazing young boy's mother. Hollywood was involved in an alcohol related accident involving himself, his biological father and his 13 year old half brother when Hollywood was five years old. Hollywood's biological father was too drunk to drive so he made the 13 year old drive the car...this decision resulted in an accident in which Hollywood was injured, he lost teeth and has scars from the accident. Hollywood is a very lucky young boy, and has used his experience as a tool to teach others the importance of NOT drinking and getting behind the wheel.

Saturday, November 1st is the 4th Annual Drive Sober 2 Miler, and as of right now I am planning to participate...I am late to register, but I am hoping since I know mom, she might let me in!

Please watch the youtube video...I had goosebumps listening to this young man speak!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0ZDngx5yQk&feature=channel

Meet My Tiger

Jacob has been waiting for YEARS to join scouts, and FINALLY my big first grader was able to join...he has three others in his den.

This past Tuesday, we had his first Pack meeting where he received his first award...he received his first belt loop for "Marbles."

Check out the patches on his left shoulder...it only took me two and a half hours to sew those on...two and a half hours and a few sore, bloody fingers later, he was ready to go...who knew it would be so hard to sew on three little patches? Where's mom when ya need her?

Emotional Day in the White House

This morning we woke up to bloody vomit all over our bedroom. Hershey, our faithful companion is ill. Jen called the vet fearing the worst and trying to brainstorm ways in which we could tell Jacob (dog's best friend).

I took Hershey to the vet and was told that Hershey 1) is older than we had thought, most likely between 10-12 years old, 2) he has severe cataracts, 3) is deaf and 4) has a stomach ulcer, which is what was causing the bleeding.

This evening at dinner Jason and Jen discussed what the vet had said with the kids. We also discussed the "circle of life," which progressed into the fact that since Hershey is older than we originally thought that he may not have many years left with us. Jacob dropped his food onto his plate and began to sob uncontrollably. Mommy then tried consoling him without becoming emotional herself, but when he looked up and said "Mommy, I love him, I don't want him to die," mommy teared up too.

This is NOT going to be easy...

4th Annual New Cumberland Turkey Trot 5k

Ok people, you may think to yourself that I am completely insane, completely out of my mind, but yes Becca and I have in fact registered for the Vickie's Angel Walk 4th Annual New Cumberland Turkey Trot 5k.

I started running several weeks ago and feel great...I then recruited Becca to run along with me, and so far so good...she is having a blast. We have gone out on four runs together so far and we are very excited as the race nears. First prize is a turkey, second prize is a homemade pie and third prize is various baked goods. Becca plans on blowing first place so she can get the pie...I on the other hand just hope to finish.

Check out our running status:

http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=runners,runs,1883041335

2008-2009 School Year

We are well into the new school year. Becca is in fourth grade, Jacob is in first grade and Joey just recently started "pre-school" at The Goddard School. The year is off to a great start for all three. Time really does fly, and sometimes I have to take time out to really enjoy them as they are growing up SO fast.

New to Blogging

Hello all! I am new to blogging due to my buds Hilary and Derek Johnson! They seem to be my influences in many things...love them dearly! They are the some of the greatest friends anyone could ask for.

Be on the lookout for new posts and pictures!