For those of you who may not know....

or don't recall the few posts I have done.  This is my Dad.

He has not been doing well for a few weeks.  Not sick necessarily, but 

without going into too much detail he has had some issues going on.  

He is not one that ever "thinks" he needs to see a doctor. 

 Imagine almost 17 yrs ago 

when we had to convince him to go to the doctor....

first time I ever remember him going

because he was having major issues and turned out he had to have a

Triple Bypass

So these past few weeks have taken a toll on him and he actually

asked one of my sisters to make an appointment 

for him to see the doctor. That was this past Monday.  

He got the results back yesterday morning and was to have tests done

this morning at the hospital. 

 My sister told me she would call me when done.

It's 4:49 p.m. his appt. was at 11 a.m. this morning

No One has called....

I am going to give my sister a call and see what she can tell me.

This is the hard part of living 1 1/2 hrs away from family!

Please say a prayer for my Dad!

Thank you for stopping by!

One Down, Two to Go....

Saturday, our first born graduated from College!

Seems like just yesterday, we were driving to the 

hospital, anxious to become first time parents

wondering what "it" would be

a Boy or a Girl....

Well, we were truly blessed with a girl and we couldn't be more proud!

The ceremony was held at

~Van Andel Arena~

Seating was first come first serve....

we were up quite high,

but we didn't care.

The graduates filed in from all angles....

carrying flags stating the "College of"....

 that they graduated from.

We watched for her

Red Shoes!

Yep....

we found her!

Do you see her?

about the 4th or 5th row up

right in the middle!

Looking for us!

After a few speeches....

a few "other" graduates....

It's her turn to walk across the stage!

Mal, do you have the camera ready??

Get her on the BIG screen!

Well.....

she tried!

I think she's the blue smear to 

the extreme left....

Oh Well!

Once again,

Sisters are always there to support each other!

So are Grandpa & Dad....

Couldn't be prouder!

Love you Amanda

We're So Proud of You!

Happy 82nd Birthday Dad....

Dad to 6 adults Kids

ranging in age from

63 to 48

Grandpa to 20, ranging in age from 

40 to 17

&

GREAT Grandpa to 20+, I've lost count, ranging in age from

about 15 to baby....

 this is my sister Rochelle

she's about 5 yrs older then me....

I'm the baby!

Her husband was out of town.

 She ordered these fabulous roasted peanuts that

the restaurant roasts themselves....

Our family loves peanuts!

 We met at a pizza place called

Cascarelli's

http://www.cascarellis.com/

located in a small southern town in Michigan

if you live anywhere near you've probably heard of it.

This is my brother Emzy "MZ" with Dad....

Odd name you say....

not to us, he was named after an Uncle.

I'm told it comes from the Bible!

He named his son the same....

and his son did the same!

They're everywhere!

 Emzy & Kathy....

not an odd name, but a sweet addition to our family for sure!

Love you Kathy!

This is my sister Melinda and to her left (actually the bearded guy)

on her right,

is her husband Mark Tank....

Love this guy!

Big Teddy Bear for sure!

 Someone ordered these cheesy breadsticks....

by the time they got to our side of the table

and I remembered to take a picture

this is what was left!

That's how good they were!

 We all ordered a different 16 inch pizza....

one didn't even make it to the table yet....

Yes, there were leftovers!

Ooooo so Good!

 ~Cheesy Goodness~

 The one in the hat is our oldest sister Barbara

& her husband Darryl

They got us all together to celebrate.

There were some stories that came out

as they tend to do when family gets together.

Memory Lane is visited....

lots of laughter....

GOOD Stuff!

 Then it was Happy Birthday time....

My brother and my hubby

brought their instruments, brought them in

and we sang to our Dad....

He doesn't look to sure about this,

he said he was glad he didn't bring his 

hearing aides....ha, ha!

But, we had fun and are

~Thankful~

that we were able to celebrate another

Birthday with him!

Happy 82nd Birthday Dad!

Love You!

Do you Peep?....

 Peeps seem to be big around here

 Sadly these Peeps

have sunken heads

 Everybody got one....

along with fruit flavored jelly beans

 candy coated M&M's 

and 

Caramel Cadbury Eggs

 Brad made our fabulous dinner....

Ham

asparagus and grilled zucchini & yellow squash

cheesy potatoes

salad

deviled eggs

and of course

rolls....
and that doesn't even include all of the
appetizers I forgot to get pictures of!

 Not sure what Amanda's doing!
Sadly our Hillary had to work today....
we miss you Hill!

 Red and White Wine

Happy Easter Everyone!

She's a Jet Girl....

 Well, she was anyway!

In the play West Side Story last weekend!

 It took month's of preparation. 

 Practice 2 hrs everyday right after school.  All day Saturdays!

She's the one in the center with her hand on her hip....

The Jets!

With their Cool moves....

~Anita & Maria~

She does love to dance!

No the girl in the pink is not a mannequin....

Looks like one though doesn't she!

I just Love the kid in the glasses....

He should be on Broadway!

~Shark girls & Jet girls~

~our Orchestra Pit~

~Shark girls~

The backgrounds were great!

 ~Sharks against the Jets~

 That's a wrap!

 Yep....

Somebody's gotta take the picture!

 ~Posers~

 Sister's are always there for each other....right?

 Right!

Then Home for some Strawberry Shortcake....

Thanks to Grandpa!

I took 86 pictures....

narrowed down to these few.

You can Thank me later,

if it were up to me....

it would have looked like she was in 

every scene!

Thanks for taking the time to stop by!

Have a Lovely first day of Spring!

(It is today right??)