Eddie Ray's Friend Oliver Palmer's All-Star Benefit 4-20-2010

Tonite we were so happy to be able to join Oliver and his family for his benefit.  On December 23rd,2009 Oliver was diagnosed with Pontine Glioma, an inoperable brain tumor.  This condition is aggressive and Oliver's prognosis is bleak.  To see his whole story or if you are able to help, please do.  Thier blog is www.olliesallstars.blogspot.com/.  How precious to see a smile.  Eddie Ray helped gather pennies for the penny drive.  He so wants his little friend to get better.  Please add Oliver to your prayers as well.  He is one of the greatest kids I know.  Really everyone involved in this benefit really did an awesome job.  And the outpouring of love from the community is awe inspiring.

In Memory of Aunt Leola aka Aunt Oleo 2/21/1920-2/13/2010

In memory of a fantastic lady.  I wish I could figure out where I've hidden all her picts.  She was a huge part of our family's life.  And she will be missed.  2nd tribute on Terry Children's page.  Since I didn't realize which  blog I was on.  Oh well she was very special, she was just like a grandparent to me.  The boys were so glad they could say their goodbyes on Tuesday.

Boone Train Ride 8-18-07

Checking out the trains.Waiting our turn to go.Look mom were cool.Did you hear that?  I blew the whistle.Too high up for grandpa and grandmaLuch our favorite Ham and cheese sandwhichesThe boys playing in Thomas's tent.This is so cool!!!Apparently I clicked twice sorry.  Getting ready to go.It's moving Mom!!Dan in his natural state!!The rainbow created by the steam

We spent the day at the Train museum for Eddie Ray and Dad's Birthdays.  The ride was fantastic.  We all loved the rainbow created by the steam.  The boys were able to sit where the engineer sits and blow the whistle.  Dad was so excited looking out the window he lost all his meds out of his pocket over the trestle.  We followed the train up rides on a 100 year old carousel in Story City.  Then Grandpa and Grandma treated us to Dairy queen.  It was a fantastic Day all around!!  Can't wait to go on our next adventure.  I'm hoping to sneak one in this year.  We'll  be spotlighting various good times that were never blogged.  cause we didn't have a blog.

Pup Puppies and Kittens

Blackie Patches Eddie Ray Cat Darcy and Eddie Ray the boy taking a napBlackie BlueSimba Nala Patches and stripe play frisbie by themselves.The Hayes Kids playing with the pupsDuckie Black pup in green is Anna and Bear is MaximumNala snuggled down for a nap while I was working.Nala and the batch that had our only chocolate lab Cocoa, renamed Kobe.Simba Roo always thought he was a lap dog/Blackie dtanding guard.Maximum 2009

Some will wonder about this posting of old picts.  What can we say we love our pups.  And thought some would enjoy them little.

Bug Awards Redone

BUG Award

It stands for Brought Up Grades AwardEddie Ray earned one. He started the year off behind due to his learning disorder. And through nightly studying and hard work he is now at a 3rd grade level! Yeah one grade above what he is. Unfortunately he was sick So I'll post a pict when I get one.Lil Dan should get it as well. He figured out how to be cool and get good grades. Yeah!! He came in with a 2.65. Way to go buddies.They have chosen Sausage Egg Biscuits by mom for their reward. And I think I'll add cocoon cherry turnovers.Maybe make a snake sub for lunch. Yum Yum and cute.   Sorry I tried to write in green letters not dark green highlight.Okay I couldn't get my picture to load.  So I picked one of my all time favorites.  Can not say I pleased on this day as I needed to get to class in 15 minutes.  But it's one of those you look back on and say that was hilarious!  Hope you enjoy it as much as I.

BUG Award

It stands for Brought Up Grades Award

Eddie Ray earned one.  He started the year off behind due to his learning disorder.  And through nightly studying and hard work he is now at a 3rd grade level!  Yeah one grade above what he is.  Unfortunately he was sick  So I'll post a pict when I get one.

Lil Dan should get it as well.  He figured out how to be cool and get good grades.  Yeah!!  He came in with a 2.65.  Way to go buddies.

They have chosen Sausage Egg Biscuits by mom for their reward.  And I think I'll add cocoon cherry turnovers.Maybe make a snake sub for lunch.  Yum Yum and cute.

In Memory of Curt Hill 1-15-2010

Curt Hill 5-5-2007 graduating from UNI.

Our Party afterwards. Curt and us all spent many hours racing in his basement. The boys truley loved those memories. Curt left the boys his racetrack, now the trick will be teardown and reset up in our basement.

The cake I made Curt for graduating, The boys chose chocolate.

I don't know why some duplicated. For those who can't figure out who Curt Hill was. I first met him at Perkins. Then when I moved in with Dan in October 86, Curt was also living there also. He came to visit us in Florida. We kept in close touch. Then when we moved back in 93 we began hanging out all the time. When we got the boys he became like an uncle to them. For Dan's 8th birthday he took the birthday boy and Rick for a ride in his brand new 2004 vette. He even watched the boys while Dan & I took out his vette. He took the boys cruising on University a few times. And of course he introduced them to so many games on xbox and playstation. And who could forget our superbowl parties, where my parents so graciously watched our boys for Adult night. And Star Trek Marathons. So many fond memories. We were given Curt's dog Maximum (Anna girl's littermate). Which Eddie Ray has claimed as his. I will make more post later as I try once again to sleep.