Monday, November 27, 2006
We didn't get tickets....
But we did go to Columbus and had a great time. Next stop on the Buckeye bandwagon is a trip to Glendale, Arizona for the National Championship game on January 8. Our flights are booked but once again, we are in need of tickets...any leads would be greatly appreciated.
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. The weather last week was unbelieveable. I took the week off but still didn't get our Christmas lights up. I figure I'll wait until its 10 degrees outside and then put them up.
It's hard to believe that another holiday season has arrived. We'll be taking our annual trip up to Holiday Valley for some skiing the week between Christmas and New Years Day. This will be our 6th trip, hopefully there will be plenty of snow and the skiing will be as good as it was last year.
As for my health, I've been feeling a little tired recently, I still continue to have achy feelings throughout my body, especially in the joints. I have an appointment next Monday with Dr. Leming and I'll be getting another round of maintenance Rituxin at that time. I haven't had an appointment for a couple months so I'm actually a little anxious to get in and see how things are going. I can expect to be at the office pretty much all day. After that, I'll probably have another round of scans. That's something to look forward to!!
The kids are all doing well. The boys are in desparate need of employment so they can feed their expensive habits. Judd is in the midst of applying for colleges. He's been accepted at the University of Dayton and is waiting to hear from several others. He is also going to apply to some Art Academys...we're going to visit the Columbus Art Institute this weekend. It looks like Abbey will be attending Mount Notre Dame HS next year. She visited Ursuline and MND but felt more comfortable at MND. I have to say the people from MND did a far better job of making the girls feel welcome, not only at the High School night at our school but also at their respective open houses. As for Aaron, he's still a few hours shy of having enough hours in to take his drivers test. He doesn't appear to be in any hurry so we're not rushing things on our end. He turned 16 in June.
Other than that, there's not much new to report. I'll be sure to post next week following my appointment. Here's praying that everything will continue to be positive. We wish you all the best this holiday season...until next time, peace and blessings!
Vince
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. The weather last week was unbelieveable. I took the week off but still didn't get our Christmas lights up. I figure I'll wait until its 10 degrees outside and then put them up.
It's hard to believe that another holiday season has arrived. We'll be taking our annual trip up to Holiday Valley for some skiing the week between Christmas and New Years Day. This will be our 6th trip, hopefully there will be plenty of snow and the skiing will be as good as it was last year.
As for my health, I've been feeling a little tired recently, I still continue to have achy feelings throughout my body, especially in the joints. I have an appointment next Monday with Dr. Leming and I'll be getting another round of maintenance Rituxin at that time. I haven't had an appointment for a couple months so I'm actually a little anxious to get in and see how things are going. I can expect to be at the office pretty much all day. After that, I'll probably have another round of scans. That's something to look forward to!!
The kids are all doing well. The boys are in desparate need of employment so they can feed their expensive habits. Judd is in the midst of applying for colleges. He's been accepted at the University of Dayton and is waiting to hear from several others. He is also going to apply to some Art Academys...we're going to visit the Columbus Art Institute this weekend. It looks like Abbey will be attending Mount Notre Dame HS next year. She visited Ursuline and MND but felt more comfortable at MND. I have to say the people from MND did a far better job of making the girls feel welcome, not only at the High School night at our school but also at their respective open houses. As for Aaron, he's still a few hours shy of having enough hours in to take his drivers test. He doesn't appear to be in any hurry so we're not rushing things on our end. He turned 16 in June.
Other than that, there's not much new to report. I'll be sure to post next week following my appointment. Here's praying that everything will continue to be positive. We wish you all the best this holiday season...until next time, peace and blessings!
Vince
Thursday, November 09, 2006
WE Need Tickets!!!!
Many of you know about my passion for Ohio State football. Should the Buckeyes and Michigan win this weekend there will be a battle in Columbus next week for the ages. Not only will the Big Ten title and an undefeated season be on the line, but a spot in the national championship game and quite possibly the Heisman Trophy will also be up for grabs. To say this game will be of epic proportions truly minimizes its importance.
Our usual group will be going up to Columbus but as of right now, we don't have tickets. Should we get shut out, we'll simply go to Hineygate or watch at a tailgater. I doubt any of you out there have tickets but if you hear of any that are available...LET ME KNOW!!! It sure would be awesome to cheer on the Buckeyes from inside the stadium...
Go Bucks!!!!
Our usual group will be going up to Columbus but as of right now, we don't have tickets. Should we get shut out, we'll simply go to Hineygate or watch at a tailgater. I doubt any of you out there have tickets but if you hear of any that are available...LET ME KNOW!!! It sure would be awesome to cheer on the Buckeyes from inside the stadium...
Go Bucks!!!!
Friday, November 03, 2006
Our Baby Boy is 18....
Hard to believe that our oldest son, Judd, turns 18 today!
I remember November 3, 1988 like it was yesterday. In fact, Judd's birth was quite an adventure. He was born at 4:04 am but at one point it appeared he might make an earlier arrival when they lost his heartbeat and were close to delivering him through C-section. I remember when the heartbeat came back the doctor said, "We'll let the baby stay in there a little longer" and I was thinking, "The hell with that - get him/her out of there!" Then when he did arrive, they tried to rush things along and in the process, his collarbone was broken. A lot of excitement for the wee-hours of the morning. I can remember looking at him as he was sleeping in his crib at the hospital and thinking to myself, I wish there was a way he could stay a baby forever.
Of course, that was never going to happen, babies do grow up. Watching Judd grow up (along with his brother, Aaron, and sister, Abbey) has truly been a blessing. There are so many wonderful memories and I'm sure there are many more to come. I just can't believe how these 18 years have flown by.
Today, Judd is a senior at Moeller HS. He's 6'4", is interested in studying art in college and plays on the volleyball team. He's been away on a retreat all week and while things have been quiet around the house, we're looking forward to him coming home later today. I have to admit that I'm not looking forward to him heading off to college - I'm going to miss him. He has such an easy-going personality and he definitely keeps things light around the house.
So from this day forward, Judd will be considered a man. But in my heart, he'll always be my baby boy.
Happy Birthday, Judd...with love from 'Poppa'!
I remember November 3, 1988 like it was yesterday. In fact, Judd's birth was quite an adventure. He was born at 4:04 am but at one point it appeared he might make an earlier arrival when they lost his heartbeat and were close to delivering him through C-section. I remember when the heartbeat came back the doctor said, "We'll let the baby stay in there a little longer" and I was thinking, "The hell with that - get him/her out of there!" Then when he did arrive, they tried to rush things along and in the process, his collarbone was broken. A lot of excitement for the wee-hours of the morning. I can remember looking at him as he was sleeping in his crib at the hospital and thinking to myself, I wish there was a way he could stay a baby forever.
Of course, that was never going to happen, babies do grow up. Watching Judd grow up (along with his brother, Aaron, and sister, Abbey) has truly been a blessing. There are so many wonderful memories and I'm sure there are many more to come. I just can't believe how these 18 years have flown by.
Today, Judd is a senior at Moeller HS. He's 6'4", is interested in studying art in college and plays on the volleyball team. He's been away on a retreat all week and while things have been quiet around the house, we're looking forward to him coming home later today. I have to admit that I'm not looking forward to him heading off to college - I'm going to miss him. He has such an easy-going personality and he definitely keeps things light around the house.
So from this day forward, Judd will be considered a man. But in my heart, he'll always be my baby boy.
Happy Birthday, Judd...with love from 'Poppa'!
