Admission is the First Step...

...writing a song about it and making a little coin is the 2nd step apparently (I think the big guy went to my high school. Dwaynnie, is that you?) :)

give ME a second to think about it...

Just like the title of D's blog, I was faced with "Give me a second to think about it" today. More like "What did you say??" "Did you actually say Immunosuppressant drugs?" I swear, I should REALLY follow my own advice and take someone with me to the Dr. so that when they say something like that and I "check out" the person with me is there to catch anything else the Dr. has to say. I did hear muscle biopsy Thursday and managed to get that down in my planner. For crying out in the night. I am not a sick person and am not ready to be one!!!!!!!. Could someone tell my body? Loudly?? Does my body know what this means? Doesn't it remember that I am not good at remembering to take medication? That I have worked hard at building up my endurance at boot camp? That I am a nurse working in a hospital and can't be immunosuppressed?? That I am a wife and mother, daughter, sister, friend and have to take care of other people? OK. There is a plan at work, I know. I just have to get a grip and...I just have to get a grip.

Talents are sometimes very endearing...

I took my son's good friend-Matt- to the Melbourne Beach Founder's Day Talent Show today. He had entered, but didn't have a ride to or from the event. It is a cute show that any child can enter and perform. My 2 have won in past years and I wanted Matt to have his shot, so off we went. The I took several cute photos of kids hula hooping, having their Jack Russell jump through a hoop, break dancing, Irish step dancing, piano. Then I realized that I just couldn't publish strangers without their permission. Drats!!!!! That Jack Russell--Ruby and her owner were so sweet! Oh well, I can print Matt's photo. He won! We were so happy for him. I feel like a proud mom for him! He and my son, Will, perform and are getting more comfortable in front of people. Yo-Yoing, albeit odd, has really been a good focus for these two. Finding something that a 15 year old can focus on that isn't a girl, has been a blessing!!

Charlotte's Web

My son, The Gander in the 4th grade production of Charlotte's Web. It would make any mother proud. God love my son. He wore this costume and didn't complain too much. I am guessing since he is turning 11 next month, this will be one of the last times he will want to wear a costume. My husband, Curt, put up a mild protest to the feather boa being cut up and attached, but it went on.
After taking two photos, my camera informed me to change the battery pack. I don't have another battery pack and the photos I had taken weren't of Sam! Panic!!! Breathe in. Breathe out. OK this isn't a big deal, I'll just rush home immediately after and grab the other camera. I did, and actually charged the battery from the Canon on the way to the school. Can't make things easy, I guess.

Yo-Yo Trip and The Wall

This is my oldest, Will. He placed 3rd in the South East Regional US Yo-Yo Contest last weekend. He and I traveled to Tallahassee, FL (a beautiful town, btw) and had a great time and conversation there and back. We listened and analyzed "The Wall" by Pink Floyd. Never in a million years would I have thought I would be doing that with my own child!! He is also into The Beatles. They were never one of my favorites, but listening to them with Will has given me a new appreciation for their music. He will be 15 in less than a month. To all of you bloggers with young kids---get ready. One minute you are taking them to kindergarten and the next you are analyzing music from your era!! We are blessed...through good times and even in the seemingly unbearable times. I think it is incredible to be a part of this blogging world and share in everyone's lives.

Dr. Suess Flower!

Doesn't this look like inspiration for something in a Dr. Suess book?!

Colors in Florida!

I just bought a new macro/fish eye and decided to try it out in the yard and Neighborhood

New tomato blossom!!!!!

Red Hibiscus

Coconut at the end of our cul-de-sac

My "sitting place" among the Areca Palms in the back yard!