Polar Caves and Playing...

I went with the 5th grade to the Polar Caves today. Now...I had in mind something like Linville Cavern in NC (guess I should have looked up the difference between a cavern and a cave...from the Blue Holes Foundation...the difference between a cave and cavern...no natural light in a cave and natural light in a cavern). The hiking was fine, but with an ankle with very little range of motion and two bad wrists (plus a camera around my neck), climbing in and out of caves with names like Devil's Way, Lemon Squeeze, Needle's Eye and Fatman's Misery...well I was up and down slippery rocks using stairs, hands, feet and bohunkus!!! The kids had a blast! I'll take Linville Caverns any day!!!

While browsing another blog I came across this website that lets you put music videos on your blog. Since this is the week John and I celebrated our 28th anniversary (see photos and post for 6/9), I decided to put up the song that is his ringtone. Obviously this song was not around when John proposed, but we both like the song and the video...enjoy!

Happy Birthday REE!!!

Today Hilary is 20 years old! It's hard to believe. My twin "kids" Mary Elizabeth and Gary Helms turn 40 today! They are getting old - not me ;0). Anyway...in honor of Hilary's BDay - here is a quickpage. HAPPY BIRTHDAY REE REE! I love you!

Credits:
Spring Freebie Quickpage by Sammy D Kreations
at ScrappinDigiKreations

My Hero...

Today will always be a special day for me...it's the day God brought my Dad into the world. He was an amazing father, grandfather, mentor and friend. I have missed him since February 12, 1997. One of my favorite things about my Dad was his smile. This photo is a great one - it was taken at Disneyworld in 1993 when the whole family was together. The world is a better place because my Dad was here.

Credits:
JanHosford Lovenotes Quickpage

Happy 28th Anniversary to me...and John

The past few days have been busy. I was sick Thursday PM from something I ate, I think. Friday I left early to go to Special Olympics at UNH with the student I work with at school. It was a LONG day, but he got 3 medals and a ribbon. I got home, got cleaned up and John, Katie and I headed to the High School for the Senior Banquet which was very nice. John is on call this week and got paged, so he left for one call as soon as we got home. Today I had a Prayer Breakfast in the AM and did some work around the house before John and I went out for our 28th anniversary. We had a nice dinner at the 1790 Homestead Restaurant in Conway. We went early because it is Biker Week and all restaurants are packed. I had to laugh when John ordered from the "Early Bird Special" - it just reminded me of how many senior citizens go out to eat for the Early Bird Special. I applaud them for being wise shoppers...it just struck me funny that's all. Below are 3 photos of me and John. MY how we have changed over the years...

Most recent photo of us from Fall 2006

June 9, 2004 I got him to pose for this at Old Orchard Beach, ME
I call it the "North meets South" photo since he is from Rhode Island and I'm from North Carolina

June 9, 1979 we were married in Charlotte, NC by my father

Heard from my girls in NC...

Hilary called from Camp Dixie tonight and things are going well. It was good to hear from her. Lindsey called tonight - her TV quit so Mom and Dad had to give TV shopping advice ;o). She finally sent me the pictures Hilary took when she was with her this weekend. I had NO current photos of Lindsey. SO, here is a quickpage I did of Lindsey as a blonde finishing her first year of teaching Spanish at Unionville Elementary School. YOU GO GIRL!

Credits:
ALP Country Delite Quickpage

Hilary and Lindsey also took a picture of themselves and I love it so much that I did a layout with it. I changed the photo color to look better with the quickpage.

Credits:
ConnyB Sweet Day Quickpage

I love quickpages when I want to post a layout in a hurry! Have a great night!

It's hard to believe...

I just helped Katie finish registering for her Freshman year at Eastern University! My baby, a college freshman! It'll be a heavy schedule to get all the Music Ed. requirements in, but she says she's up for the challenge because it is really what she wants to do...be a High School Chorus teacher. SO...

In other news it has rained all day and is supposed to until Wednesday. I hope you've enjoyed your day.

Hilary is in NC and Katie and the Toast...

Hilary is finally in NC after having to rescheduled the flight due to weather and then the whole JFK airport scare. Ok, Moms, imagine that you know your child is in an airplane. You are driving home from the airport and your child calls and says,"Mom, I just wanted you to know I'm OK, the plane is OK and I'll still get to Charlotte - in case you were watching the news..." I was not home yet and had no idea what she was talking about...no landing gear, clipped by another plane...what? She made her flight out of JFK OK , had supper with Lindsey and my sister, Melodie, saw Pirates 3. Spent the night in Lindsey's new apartment and went to Elevation Church with Lindsey. Met 2 other kids to go to Camp Dixie for a week of training before she heads to Camp ACCOVAC for the summer.

John went to Becca Cedras' graduation in Milford..CONGRATS BECCA! I went to hear Katie jam with International Toast at the Black Bear Cafe. She's been doing backup vocals with them lately and will be going to a recording studio with them then end of June! Back to school tomorrow...Here's a quickpage of Katie and the Toast!

Credits: ALPSunnyDays7 Quickpage