Are you kidding me??? June first since my last post??? Well there is a reason for that...computer issue after computer issue and finally biting the bullet for a new hard drive. All is well now! Planning to keep this post a catch up one.
Summer has come and gone. We survived graduation, moving two kiddos to college, and the beginning of "empty nesting". There has been a few camping weekends as well as some great family time with more forthcoming. The summer weather has been incredibly cool and very wet. In fact there have been days I thought I was going to melt down if I didn't see the sun soon. After such a long winter we ALL need to see the sun and it's been very elusive.
In between times Brody has joined the University of Indianapolis football team as a walk on, #93!!! As a Freshman he won't play at all. (I think they have 7 kickers). He is perfectly great with that and enjoys the work outs, team bonding, and study tables. Fortunately he loves the structure and it keeps him very busy. He will not travel to any away games but will dress for home ones. As long as he is happy so are we! Go Greyhounds!!! So far he has adjusted very well to college life, living in a confined space (at home his room was huge, the largest in the hose), and seems to have made tons of new friends already. The fact that he has had no major adjustment issues has made our transition to an empty nest easier. Molly dog however periodically circles the kid's rooms just making sure they have not sneaked back in without her knowledge. :(
Kinsey is all settled into a campus apartment with her same roomie and one new one. All is well in their world. Kinsey has started volunteering at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. She life guarded all summer, has plenty of babysitting experience, and hopes to practice art therapy focusing in the area of pediatrics. Of course Riley is the perfect fit for her! She has only spent one Friday with the children so far and was placed in the neuro/ transplant unit. Needless to say the tubes and wires she saw coming from everywhere on these children left a lasting impression. She LOVED it and can't wait to go back this Friday. Riley has a great art therapy program so this should be an excellent stepping stone.
As for me and Brad, well it's been different. My dad kept me busy from March through August with constant heart problems. Knock on wood I think we have him regulated and he is doing great. It has been wonderful not having every minute of every day planned and there have been times we have looked at one another and said "What on Earth are we going to do today?" I have been a Pinterest recipe making fool. We have enjoyed some of the niece's and nephew's activities and have more on our calendar. Weekends are still super busy which is fine. Our 25th wedding anniversary is coming up as well as my 30th class reunion and Brad's parent's 50th wedding anniversary so things will pick up I'm sure.
My health has been just fine. Brad had a couple episodes that really concerned me. Since he has a history of TIA,( transient ischemic attack, better known as a mini stroke), off to the doctor he went. He has undergone enough testing he should glow quite well for some time. All has been normal so we are most grateful for that!!!
As the autumn leaves begin to turn and the chill is in the air may you enjoy some quality time with family and friends, with campfires, football, and comfort food. I will catch up soon with some helpful information to pass along. In the meantime Go Hounds!!!
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