Bless This: Family

I know, I know...it's been 2 months since my last post.  I've been super busy and didn't have much to write home about.  Here is a list of things that has been going on in our lives lately.  Enjoy. August- Made an offer on the house and was accepted 2 days later (on Patrick's birthday)!!!  We had a nice birthday party for my mom and remembered Patrick with a lantern in the sky.  Our tradition. The next week, Rachel, Eli, Olivia and I had a fun day!  We went to a few parks, Dairy Queen and then out for supper.  We had so much fun and they were such good kids. Eli, Olivia and Rachel at the Lighthouse Eating at DQ Sharing a Blizzard with mommy Just hanging around! I then got to take my first "vacation" this year.  I took my parents and Olivia to the Dells for 2 nights.  It was such a nice time.  Great weather, food, drinks, swimming and even a little relaxing....

Yes...I know...I'm WAY behind on my posts this summer.  I have a lot to catch you up on. June: Walleye Weekend.  I " ran " the 2 mile.  Was 269 out of 321.  22 minutes.  Was nice to have my friend Katie jog along side of me and keep me motivated. Otherwise I probably wouldn't have ran at all.  I'll say it again.  I'm not a runner and I'll never be a runner.  Olivia " ran " the 1/3 mile.  I carried her 2/3 of the way while she screamed and then made her run the rest of the way.  She was tired.  It was nap time.  It was HOT.  I think it was in the 90's already.  She did fine once she saw Bampa cheering her on and saying it's ok.  We were 2nd to last.  But not last:) Fell asleep in 4.5 seconds Olivia ready for her race       Tammy and her family stayed for the weekend and we had a great time hanging out.  We also got t...

Well...it's about that time of year again.  The time where I sometimes shut down.  I'm sometimes short with people and crabby.  I might just like to be alone.  Or cry by myself.   It's anniversary time. June 17.  Father's Day. June 30, 2010.  Patrick has his heart attack and first surgery at Froedtert. July 7, 2010.  Patrick has issues and they bring him in for a 2nd open heart surgery. July 11.  I close on the house. Our house.  It will be gone. July 15, 2010.  Patrick is placed on the transplant list. July 16, 2010.  Patrick is moved from Froedtert to St. Lukes. July 19, 2010.  Patrick has a stroke. July 22, 2010. 12:40am.  Patrick passed away during his 3rd open heart surgery.  This year is also the 5 year anniversary of Patrick's marriage proposal. July 25, 2010.  Wake July 26, 2010.  Funeral August 12.  Patrick would have turned 37.  Only made it to 34. ...

It's been a while since my last post...so this may be a long one. New Tattoo- While I was off in between jobs, I decided on the fly to get a new tattoo.  "12763"  It's how many days Patrick was alive.   Olivia and I also got our "family" pictures taken.  Go figure, I had a coupon for a free sitting and 8x10 when I got my new lease last year.  So we went and had our pictures taken.  She was really shy at first, but then she warmed up and was the queen off the show.   Olivia after pictures. My favorite one. While I was off from work, I wanted to use my time to get back in to shape.  I started some of Jillian Michaels' videos.  30 day shred, Biggest Loser and kickboxing.  I was exercising 4-5 days a week.  An wouldn't you guess, I gained 5 pounds.  I think I've figured it out that it's my depo shot that I got and the hormones are screwing me up.  I took the shot to lessen my migraines.  I'd ra...