Birthdays

This last Saturday was Ian's birthday party. He is my oldest grandson born 2 years ago on June 26th. Cameron and Sarah had a cookout, there was lots of presents for Ian and even one for Gabe (who will turn 2 on July 4th). The boys played well together and even went for a swim. I will transfer pictures and videos from my camera tonight and post them. It was a nice day and everyone had fun.

Progress

I have been so involved with catching up with work responsibilites since returning from vacation, I have not taken the time to update you with any news. As you know, I am the Team Captain this year for our hospital's Relay for Life team. I have a personal goal to raise $750.00 and the team's goal is $10,000. Here is my progress thus far.

Goal: $750.00
Achieved: $355.84

I still have 4 weeks left and will continue to ask, ask, and ask. I understand completely that times are hard and money is tight. Neighbors and friends have been surprisingly generous this year. Now if I can only get family members sending me money


Hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday.

Back Home

It's good to be home again. We had a wonderful visit with my Mom and Dad, my little sister: Brenda and her hubby Richard, Liz and Jason and their 4 children, as well as getting to talk with my other neice Becky via phone. Can't wait to go back next June for Becky's wedding. It certainly is a long drive-18 hours, but worth it in the long run. We got a lot of little chores done at parent's house. Since Dad has Alzheimer's and Mom's day is spent tending to him and following his every move, it is next to impossible for her to get anything done. Now that his confusion has taken over more than his logical and reasoning ability, we showed her how to start and run the riding lawn mower, use the weedeater, etc.

We came back to overloaded strawberry beds, overgrown lawns, and growing gardens-both flower and vegetable. I'll post pictures later this evening. For now, it's off to my husband's family renunion (from his mother's side).

Memorial Day

I can't believe it's been two weeks since I've posted. Time goes by so fast and days begin to run into each other. We have been so busy here trying to get the garden in and moving perennials around. Here is Rich tilling one of are gardens.


Just a few of our flower beds coming to life this spring.




We will be traveling to Oklahoma to see family-primarily my parents, but I'm so glad we get to spend a weekend with my lil sis. You can keep up with the latest travel news and happenings via my Facebook wall.

Remember to Thank a soldier for protecting our families and homes while remembering those lost who gave their lives doing the same.

Monday and Relay For Life.

I've added additonal information on my Relay For Life site.
Information about our team and the theme for the event is there. Our team goal is $10,000. I know it sounds like a lot of money, but all it takes is $25 to $50 a little bit at a time. And that's how we find a cure for cancer--a little bit at a time. We are closer to that cure and for those of us who are survivors of this dreaded disease, we pray everyday that no one else has to go through the horror of being told you have cancer and going through treatment to stop the growth of cancer cells or to shrink tumors.

All monetary donations are accepted with checks made out to the American Cancer Society. Send to:

Connie Mattingly
278 S Delaware
Mt. Gilead, OH 43338

Wordless Wednesday

Grandson Ian and Gabe, born 1 week apart 23 months ago. Time flies!

I'm playing along

Mine and Rich's wedding day - May 25, 2002