Championship - Here we come!!

Ponies vs. Jaguars – Championship Game
That is right blog fans, Julia and the Ponies are playing in the Championship game!!!

After only one win in regular season, the ponies came back to when the first tournament game against the mighty Fury last Friday 11-10.

A real nail biter!

Only to loose to the Jaguars Monday evening in a too bad to mention loss,

~~ Yikes~~

Luckily for our Ponies, its double elimination and everyone brought their A game out Tuesday night, against the dreaded red Panthers.

After blowing a 6-1 lead the Ponies found themselves tied 6-6 in the bottom of the 3rd (9th inning in girl softball terms). After striking out one of our best hitters (who hit a 3 run homerun in the 1st inning) Julia came up to bat…. Runner on 3rd – one out… and … and … after striking out in the 2nd inning, hit a single to right center field…. and ... and ... and

Ponies win 7-6!

Julia's hit wins the game and she was awarded the game ball.
Yeah Ponies.. and good luck Thursday!

Mother's Day

Happy Mothers Day.

Love, Nana, Mimi, Dana, Elle Bug, Kristina, Jules, Amanda, and Seth.

This year was spent at Jay's wonderful sister's, and a great time was had by all.

Dana (Jay's sis) and Tom (Dana's man) are lucky enough to live on what has to be one of the only "family streets" left. For their neighbors camped in the front yards with glasses of wine and children, ran about with giggles and screams. As the visit progressed, Julia found that she was quite popular amongst the little neighbors.

Of course the rest of us realized what a difference 4 years really can make in a childs life. After all, Amanda is only 6, and Jules only 10, and look at the difference.

Children are truely little blessings in our lives, and not young for nearly enough time. Before we blink, our beautiful Julia will be a teen and our Elle a Kindergartner! They are really but guests in our homes. Their visits, while extended, are much, much too brief. Make sure they know you love them so, each and every day!
I truly hope all Mom's gain such perspective on this Holiday.

Fun at work - with the Staph

One of my fellow employees, who shall remain nameless, was out all last week with a nasty nasty staph infection of the elbow. Quite a scary ordeal, even spent several days in the hospital hooked up to some extreme antibiotics.

But of course, once the red flags were raised and we knew with certainty - the un-named employee - would be back soon, we had to create a warm welcome back.

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As you can see... we did a great job!!

Unfortunately the - un-named employee - did not feel the love that was used and immediately removed all evidence.

Either way... it was fun and were glad - the un-named employee - is on the road to recovery.