as much fun, as having teeth pulled!

Yep, Jennifer and I are off to Dr. Santin office this a.m. for the extraction of FOUR wisdom teeth. The Lord in all His providence worked this perfectly so I could be with her and home this week for recovery time. His wonders never cease. Will post at a later time how things go...ttyl ~B~

Father's Day 2010

HAPPIEST OF FATHER'S DAYS TO ALL THE DADS OUT THERE,
THE ONE WE HAVE TO CALL OUR OWN,
IS ONE BEYOND COMPARE.

LOVE FROM ALL TO ROB/DAD FROM BREN,"BUGGY AND LILLIAN"

(DAD ON THE DOCK AT OLDE HARBOR INN EASTER 2010)

FBU and the Gals Went Too!

We had a great trip to the Windy, (and hot and sticky and very traffic laden) City of Chicago, actually, Lake Barrington IL for Steve's Football University Camp. It was excellent training and Jenn and I tagged along for some overdue pampering and sweet digs at the Marriott. My pedicure is still fresh and looking quite stylish I must say. We got to enjoy the Shoppes of Westfield Mall (listed as one of the most popular Midwest attractions.) Lots to see, too little to spend. Still fun hanging with my all grown-up baby girl, Jenn-Jenn.. We drove back Sunday evening and all agreed it was an awesome journey. I've attached a photo of Steve's linebacker group (he is # 24 in red) More to write when more time to write....a happy Mom, ~B~

In the good ol' Summertime...

We are underway for Summer 2010! We have managed to ease into the season with some family time over Memorial Day (did I mention we ADORE my great-niece Cate?)We would love to be closer to "home" (Cincinnati) to enjoy watching her grow and become such a little person. She has got oodles of personality already! Anytime we can be with her is delightful.
I am on a stay-cation this week in prep for our mini-vacay to Chicago for our big guy's Football University. Jenn and I are tagging along as Chi-town affords some sweet shopping and dining options. Jenn still wants to go to the American Doll Girl Cafe' as she has quite the collection from her youth and it would be fun and nostalgic. Every Christmas, Grannie Shook's granddaughters would spend hours dressing their American Girl dolls and playing together...what memories!
Must dash now to laundryland....Welcome Sweet Summer!

A quick post to report that our show choir and company brought home an awesome eight number one trophies from their Kennywood competition last weekend. Way to go guys and gals, you all are Glee-licious. Love, Mom B.

BOOTY BURNING SHOES

JUST A QUICK ENTRY ON MY LAST DAY OFF WORK....I BROKE INTO MY PIGGY BANK (FITTING) AND BOUGHT SOME REALLY HAPPENIN' WORKOUT SHOES. I'VE ATTACHED A PHOTO. I CAN'T WAIT TO WEAR THEM TO WORK WITH A SKIRT AND LOOK LIKE SOME DOWN HOME MAMA! GIVE A TOOT FOR TIGHTER GLUTES! ~b~

The long range planner

SO, in a senior moment all the way back in January, I chose this weekend to take off from work thinking it would be prom. Alas, it was last week. But the Lord seeing my life in the big picture, knew I would receive a call from my "baby girl" Jenn this early morning on retreat with Campus Focus serving the homeless in Akron and having intense spiritual workouts. She was in a word, exhausted. This mind you, is the same gal that would call at 2 in the morning at slumber parties needing her own bed. She has matured now to listen to her body and know her God-given boundaries. We had a great chance to speak heart to heart on our drive back to Tallmadge and a couple of days of rest should put her back on her feet pdq. Our God is so wise and makes the path clear for what we don't even know we'll be called upon to do at any moment. He is faithful!
Now I will return to my home chores and count my blessings for every dirty sock that covers every precious foot of every single loved one that resides under my roof. "How beautiful upon the hills are the feet that publish good news....."(and have clean socks to wear when they do! lol)