A new Step

We had our visit with the worker assigned to Rick. He asked Rick who his real parents were? He said" Their right beside me" Do you have biological parents why yes I do. But these are my real parents. Well how do you feel about them? I love them. Do your parents love you? Yes. How do you know? I just know. Well this guy went through all the ways we show our love. He says Do you respect them? No I'm very disrespectful, why? I don't know. Do you trust them? Yes. Do they trust you? No my mom has stayed upset that I've stolen from her in her bedroom while she sleeps. I asked what finally broke the trust completely? I gave her a Mountain Dew bottle and she took a big drink, only it was moldy pee. This was said while smirking. Wholly cow the dude's whole demeanor changed. You could have made mom very ill!! Dan said but she was for 4 days. He told Rick he can see that we have tried everything. So now it's up to him to change he must follow the program or he will reccommend the state take him to keep the rest of us safe. And his past behaviors are criminal and will no longer be tolerated. He's treatment scedule will be 1 day family, 4 days intensive skill building. Rick came in our room last night and said I'm willing to give my all to this treatment I will love and respect, and I will gain back you trust. I cried my eyes out there is hope, please pray for us that this works. I am frustrated by his behaviors, but I've always loved him. And want us to stay a family, all 5.

22 Years of Heaven

It's hard to believe it's been 22 years. We always said he robbed the craddle and I the Geriatric ward. Tee Hee. It was 82 degrees and no wind far cry from today's weather. These are my favorite pictures. I'm so glad Marianne and Deanne could join us for that day. The next best day of my life was welcoming my three beautiful sons. So it's only fitting we all be snowed in together.

Pieper's pizza-popover party featuring All I Want for Christmas is my 2 front teeth

All I want for christmas is mt 2 front teeth!

Ooh the Pizza

Chef Eddie Ray makes the popovers cherry and apple. They were yummy.

The 3 boys made the crust. Choppped a variety of pepers onions mushrooms. Dan did the italian sausage for Dad. And Rick topped the pizza. All 3 did an excellent job.