More 2012 Summer

Summer 2012

 Just gonna catch up with some photos --- I'm too far behind!  You add the captions!

Now This is Where . . .

the summer gets a little interesting.  To say the least.  Grandma Chris has had her share of health problems and this summer has been a doosey.  An MRI on June 11th found a golf ball sized tumor on the right side of her brain.  The tumor was cancer - it was removed with surgery on June 18th, with more than a little bit of stress about just how that surgery would go.  However, Chris is doing so so well!  She seems to improve all the time, has amazed us all, and is very upbeat about her upcoming treatment.  She has an appointment tomorrow to see just what that treatment will be. 

 Matching hair cuts!!  Guess they got their hair from their mom - not their dad! ; )

 Yes, Corey is a freak.  Proof.

 Bran was a little nervous in the hospital - he liked the wheelchair in the hall.

 On the mend! : ) 

WE LOVE YOU GRANDMA!

Happy Birthday Brady!

 Brady!  Brady!  Brady!  Oh I love this kid!  And I think all these kids love Brady too!  And each other - which makes me extremely happy and proud.

 Rae made his cake herself!  Yep - golf again.  He's obsessed : ) 

 Bran the helper.

 Bran the hugger.

What a handsome 15 year old!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRADY!!

Wouldn't Be Summer Without -

Happy Birthday to Me!

I had a great birthday this year!  I felt truly celebrated : )

My honey brought be flowers - but still waiting for my card ; ) . . .

 My visiting teachers brought me a cake -

 My Sandy brought me cupcakes - (and yes, they were so incredibly good!)

 
My family and friends brought me cards and other gifts that I didn't get a picture of -

It was a great day!  Thanks all -- from this OLD LADY!

Horsin' Around

Ah summer --- remember how I never blog in the summer?  My life just kinda gets running me - and I don't seem to find the time.  Then I do marathon catch-up blogs.  So prepare yourself for some major catch-up!!  And we have been busy with lots to catch-up on.

To kick off the summer -- Rae's doing royalty again.  Dead horse and all! ; )  Her friend Saydi loaned her a horse for the summer so that she could try out.

 Queen dress!  When you try out for queen - the western wear turns into a western dress.  Fringe baby!  Oh yea! 

 And here is the fill in horsie --- meet zipper!  She is great.  Rae likes her a lot.

 And at the end of it all - another crown : ) very fun.