Jack

Here are pics of Jack's first pony ride. Rather anxious...until he got started, then he didn't want to get off.

We're goin' to the Zoo, zoo, zoo...how about you?

Jack and his "girls"
The boys going for a ride

There was no school on Friday (or Thursday) and so I packed up the boys and we spent the morning at the zoo with some friends. We saw the new baby elephant, Sam. Amazing thing to watch. Couldn't find the setting without a flash in time to snap a pic so you are stuck looking at my babies instead!

Pickling

Because I have nothing else to do...I thought I would pickle.

It is an indulgence for Phillip.

They are so bold in color before I pour the brine. I love to see them clean and in the jars. There is a small pleasure I get when I am done and have something I made that others enjoy. Must be why I started making jam too. That or I have found my stride as a domestic. So long as no one wants clean socks!

A study of Hammie...by Jack

Hammie reading


Hammie resting

First day of School

Well it was a banner year for the family. Both boys are in school now and here are the pics from their first days!

I know, slow as usual.

Army of Women

If you are a woman and are reading my site, please click on Army of Women. This is an effort by Avon and Dr. Love to recruit as many women as possible to be available for research studies for Breast Cancer. Regardless of your "demographic" they are looking for you. This program will link researchers with women who are able to participate in studies on breast cancer. They need survivors, they need those that are cancer free. They need every age, geographic location and ethic group to participate. We are being called to join the ranks of those finding a cure, a vaccine and a treatment. Help me.

It is with a greater passion that I am asking this from you. This year has seen breast cancer take the life of my Aunt Connie.

This year, I found a lump. This year, at 32, I had my first mammogram. The lump they found required another mammogram. I then needed an ultrasound. I then needed an MRI.

My lump is benign.

I can only share with you the terror of looking at my children and thinking of them spending one day without me. I can only hope that the fear that I felt for the last month be something that skips you and those you hold dear. I can only express gratitude for those that walked with me during this time of my life. I am desperate to find a cure. We all need a life that is full of our loved ones and our children.

Please, I implore you, help me.