Update on Scott

Thank you to everyone for the kinds words and prayers. If you were one of the 98 texts I rec'd today, I'm sorry I simply don't have it in me to tell the same story again and again. So here's where we are. The doctors have confirmed that Scott did suffer a stroke yesterday caused by a blood clot. They were able to administer the TPA and in our case at least it was a miracle drug. 24 hours after being completely paralyzed on his right side the therapists had him out of bed and walking. At this point is no residual limitations because of the stroke. He remains in ICU under observation only because of the possble complications from the TPA. They will be moving him to his own room tomorrow. We are now waiting while the doctors try to determine the cause so we can then discuss treatment/prevention options.


What I'm Thankful for Today... a family that is beyond words and a community that reaches out with love and prayers to my family. You can never know what your kindness means to us. THANK YOU!

09 Marching Eagles Take the Field

My husband, who was never in the band, let alone a Marching Eagle cannot begin to understand the emotion I feel every time I watch our band take the field. I can choke up just thinking about those moments before the announcer says, "Marching Eagles you may take the field for competition." One of the most important things to me about moving home was that my kids would get to have that incredible experience and this weekend, DitzyDanzer took to the field...

Birthday Shout Out

Today, Sept 13, my baby girl turns 15. That's right 12 short months and she'll be behind the wheel. I know most parents dread that day. I personally am looking soooooooooo forward to it. No more late night runs to town to sit in the parking lot waiting for the bus to get back. No more, up at the crack of dawn to run her in to catch the bus. No more killing time while she's at dance. The perks FAR outweigh any negatives in my mind. Anyway, Happy 15th to my little girl who is "So Big!"

Shout Out to Baby Sis...

Well with the insane amount of renovations we've done to the house the kitchen was one area that I decided I could do some surface changes to and get by for a few years. Of major concern was the dark, out-dated cabinets. In need of a craft idea, never fear, baby sister to the rescue. Creative C lived up to her nickname when she came up with this idea to spruce up my kitchen cabinets. While she wasn't thrilled with my color scheme choice, I am over the moon with the look thus far.

Here's what we started with...

Here's where we are today...

A Winning Season...

With dance winding down, you'd think we'd have ourselves a little free time. NOT SO. Where one kid leaves off another picks right up. Z-man took on summer ball at the ball park. This year he moved up to play with the older boys and found out what "real" baseball is like. Although it was a little intimidating at the beginning of the season he warmed up quickly and really enjoyed his time on the field. A few good lessons learned...

The key to good fielding... Always be ready!

If you want to get a hit...Keep your eye on the ball!

And all the hard work pays off when the Braves end the season as the league champions!

Every good player needs his own fan club.

Persistance...

If there was ever a day I wanted to go back to my carefree days of youth it was the day "The Golden Child" was lured into sitting in the dunking booth for "a good cause." The nephews lined up to take their shot at sending the big guy into the frigid water.

If at first you don't succeed, "Try try again!"

I think I can, I think I can.

Don't give up!

Look who's laughing now!

Dance Season Wraps Up....

After 10 months of rehearsals, public appearances, competitions, and recital, the dance season is officially over for this year. Here are the official team pictures.

This year the tap team went acapella with a broadway-style tap number, Tap Tap.

DitzyDanzer's favorite number this year was Toy Soldier a modern hip hop style dance where they rocked the stage.

While DitzyDanzer has been taking Pointe classes for the past two years, this is the first year that they performed a pointe dance at recital. Who doesn't love Phantom's Music of the Night.

The jazz number is always a crowd pleaser, this years the girls' copped an attitude and struted their stuff to New York City Girl.

The most complex and elaborate dance each year is the team production number. It is always an extended routine, usually 7-8 minutes of high intensity dancing, tumbling and stunts. This year's theme, Tribal Revival. The dance itself is fascinating to watch. It starts very fun and light and by the time its over the girls have turned into warriors in battle.