ANGELA IS ENGAGED!!!

We could not be happier to announce the engagement of lil' sis' Angela to her beau, Zachary Corr. They are both wonderful, caring people who will make a beautiful life together. We are just lucky enough to share their journey!

Dog tired

Lucky is worn out after a long day of making sure everyone is safe while trying to stay one step ahead of the girls.

Lucky Dog

We are lucky enough to have June, Jerry, and Lucky dog here visiting to help us get through Tim's recuperation. The girls are having a ball having Grambug, Ouchy Pa, and Lucky dog to entertain and play with them. Lucky is especially protective of the girls and sits near them wherever they go. He loves Mary but he's not sure about this new hat on our little patriot.

Surgery #1 done!

Wednesday, April 9th Tim had the first of three surgeries. This was a carpectmy to repair damage done when he broke his scaphoid ligament. I don't really know what all that means but I know he was in a lot of pain. Our hand surgeon, Dr. Paul (who by the way looks just like our Dr. Zach) said after the surgery that there was no cartilage left and he is glad we decided to do it. We will know in about six weeks if all went as planned - keep your fingers crossed!

April Showers

Our little princess is decked out in her princess umbrella and slicker ready to face the wind and rain outside. It is still cold but we are happy to get through the rain to get to the May flowers.

Let the fun begin!

As Tim prepared for his upcoming surgery he kept himself occupied by building this swing set for the girls. He did such a wonderful job following every detail of the 27 phase enterprise. Each morning since it has been up the girls wake up and tell me that they need to "check on their playground" shorthand for can we go play. If only the weather would cooperate.

Winter Sports

Kate prepares to take the plunge in Matress Mania.








Mary shows perfect form and concentration in laundry basket louge. She strategizes with sister preparing for her next jump.

The Whole Gang

My MWSU Students

Here are a few of the students outside of the Holocaust Memorial Museum in D.C. We all agreed that it was the most difficult and emotional experience of the trip but one that everyone should have at least once in their lifetime.

Ridin' the Metro

The sisters meet Sam in D.C.

During spring break this year I took eighteen students from Missouri Western to explore the sights and sound of our illustrious capital. My sister, Angela, was able to come along and share in the fun. Here we are with U.S. Representative Sam Graves who was kind enough to spend a half an hour speaking to the students. All-in-all everyone came home happy, inspired, a bit more educated, and extremely tired.

Who says that you can't be fashionable even in the Winter?