Hey Old Friend

I would say I missed posting to my blog, but I haven't really.  I don't know if I have been too busy to stop and reflect on life or too reflective to put it in writing.  I have been thinking a lot...thinking...thinking...over thinking...more over thinking....but now it is time to record some things so years from now I can trust on my old friend to remind me of moments I do not want to forget.

Let's see....Dad ankle surgery...still on the mend...worrying about him, amazed at how strong he is still at 75..frustrated at times by the situation...sad for him living alone...happy that he is my Dad.

new addition to the family....Princess-a female puggle.....cute as all can be....teasing Grady but playing too...like having another baby again...not such a bad thing....hard to train in a big house...getting loads of love and attention...overall good to share with our family...new life...responsibility...fun...frustration..

Keera and Bob...father daughter dance....so pretty in a new cute little dress, with necklace, bracelet and new shoes...all at clearance price, picked out by Keera...good shopper....so happy to go with Dad...said it was the best night of her life.

Connor and a job....nice for him to have responsibility...driving lessons...wants to practice all of the time....stress....scared.....proud parents.

Katie...freshmen basketball team....sleepovers...practices....playing....happy....frustrated....overall great fun for her...socialization more than athletics for girls.

Brendan....working, working....new decisions in life...good person...finding himself....testing out life....living.

work...frustrating.....challenging...learning...changes...applying....what should I be when I grow up?

Bob.......seems content...coaching Keera in basketball....doing baseball cards.

Life...up-down-around and around....keep it rolling....

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