Life Group Wiffle Ball

Last night instead of our normal going over curriculum we decided to take the Life Group to the field for a little competition. ( we did this because we knew so many in our group were going to be missing) At any rate..Maria, the organizer did a great job and we had a great time..with the exception of my injured finger....(who knew being hit by wiffle ball in the finger would hurt so bad that it would make you laugh so hard that you start crying....man I'm a sissy) This is a tradition that is to be kept up in our group as there is this "cup" that we are playing for! The next team challenge is in the works! What fun it will be!Maria...the great organizer!
Sadie...THE MVP.....3 Home runs in the first inning!!!!! WOW!
The winning team...check out that score.....29 to 10
Hey batter, batter.....swing!
The highly coveted "Cup"

torture.....

This afternoon while running a few errands I decided to brave the mall and return a shirt that I didnt need and that I more than likely would never wear. One of my favorite pastimes while at the mall is stop in a the Puppy store...a few weeks ago this wouldnt have even phased me...but today it was so super hard! Last week (thursday) Max went to his new house...a terrible day for me..since then I have been sad and gloomy....but I made myself worse by going in the Puppy store...ALL the pups in there were so STINKING CUTE...even the not so cute ones were cute today! It just made me miss Max even more....but he is doing well! I need to not torture myself by going in the puppy store...at least until my heart has healed a little more!!!!

mom kisses

Today I went to go see my mom....she was sitting quietly in the living room. I came in and sat down next to her and began to talk to her. She wanted to stand up, so with a little help from me she was standing. Of course I have to hold her up as she does not really have the strength any longer to stand on her own. While I was holding her up I took the opportunity to give her a BIG hug and tell her how much I love her. I kissed her on the cheek and then the forehead...then the most amazing thing happened...as if she really knew it was me..he daughter...her grip around me tightened into a great hug and she kissed my shoulder...twice! I began to well up and I couldnt control the tears...there are just days when a girl needs a hug and kiss from her mom and today was one of those days!!! Thank you mom for being so instinctive and loving me!

Pippin Merriweather Hornbostel

Yesterday, Anna and EG brought their new little pup up to the party.....she is a cute little budle of fur and something that I would consider...it is not an outside dog! HHHHMMMMM....here are some pictures of the cutie!This is Pippin
She weighs less than 5 pounds
Anna and Pippin

Ryan's 31st Birthday

Technically, Ryan's birthday isnt until tomorrow..but we celebrated with friends yesterday! We had about 15 people over to have pizza and then go see "Get Smart". We were going to BBQ, but with the triple digit heat lately we decided it would be easier to just make pizzas. It was a great time and the movie was WONDERFUL!!!!! Very FUNNY and ENTERTAINING!

I got Ryan this shirt that says "I am the Stig" Its from his favorite Car show on the BBC
We didnt have 31 candles, but what we did have I made in the shape of a 31
Ryan and the guys...Randy, EG, Matt, Enoch and James
He didnt want to blow the candles out..so instead he tried to extinguish them with his fingers!

Quiet Empty house

Our house has been quiet since Thursday...no more jingle of Max's tags as he wakes up from a nap, no more squeaky ball being thrown down the hall....this has been quite an adjustment. Its been hard as well..I am missing him more and more each day. I did however speak to the new owners and they told me he is doing great...he loves playing with the other dog and he even went swimming....

I had the conversation all worked out in my head...this is how it went:
" How's Max doing?" (angie)
" He's terribly sad, he wont eat, he just mopes around all day..looking for you. We feel so bad for him we want him to go home to you." (new owner)

This is how the real conversation went:
" How's Max doing?" (angie)
" He is doing great, doesnt seem to missing home, loves it here, he loves the Golden and he went swimming. He's eating well and sleeps through the night. He is great!" (new owner)

I am glad that Max is in a good home and that they can care for him and love him as much as we did...its just hard to get over. In time..when we have more hardscape we can get a dog....until then..if you have a dog, I am coming over to play!

this is what happened

The couple came to the house...they arrived at 12:30 and decided within 5 minutes that they wanted Max. They paid us for him and took him home with them. Did we make the right decision? It doesnt feel like it. My heart hurts....there is this silence in our house...no jingle of his little tags..no pitter patter of his feet on the tile.....now what I am going to do? I want to call the family and tell them that it was a huge mistake and that we need Max back.....I will suffer through allergies and all..I dont care! Its funny how attached you can become in such a short time. He was my little man..he filled my days with frustration (because he kept whizzing in the house) and also with a lot of joy. He made me laugh, he made me cry (when he bit to hard)...he made my world a brighter place! I know in my heart that there is a reason for all of this...I just wish I knew what it was! Perhaps Max will have a better life in his new home....there is another dog for him to share his days with....


Ahh...but I will miss out on the fun stuff...Puppy Kindergarten, Agility training.....all the fun stuff! Perhaps another dog will come into our lives...(once we get the backyard done in hardscape) or perhaps it will be a smaller house dog that doesnt need to be outside...Only time will tell and only time can mend my heart!