Amanda and Curt got married!!

We had such a wonderful weekend. Amanda and Curt are now Mr. and Mrs. Glover!! There are a LOT of pictures on facebook and our shutterfly site: www.mjaj4.shutterfly.com . Be sure to check them out. Here are a few of my favorites:

State Fair 2010

Today was our first visit to the 2010 Indiana State Fair. Steven and I have a lot more visits planned, but this is one of our favorite things to do with Joe, Kim, and the boys. It so funny to see the boys reaction to the animals. We went into the hog barn today during the show and to my surprise they didn't freak out when a pig walked by them! They also had a good time "driving" the tractors and hitting up he midway. Overall I think today was a great day AND we had beautiful weather!!

Williams Family Reunion

Saturday was the Williams Family reunion down in Scottsville, KY. Steven and I drove down with Mom, Dad, and Amanda. We had a chance to see lots of Dad's cousins and their families. Dad offered a historical tour of old homes in the area:). Joe and the boys were there too and they got to ride in a dune buggy, see a real horse and buggy, and hang out with some chickens and a miniature horse!!

CVS--this is how I make my blog return??

I just love Proctor & Gamble weeks at CVS! All this for $32.92! Don't
forget to scan your CVS extracare card when you get in the store...I
saved extra $$ with 2 in store coupons!

Hello There

Long time, no post, right? Well, we will have lots of photos to share soon from our trip to South Carolina and the annual Race Day party:) I just need to get the photos from the camera to the laptop. In the meantime, remember the true meaning of Memorial Day. We got to see some of the newest soldiers, thanks to Brian who has just recently graduated from Basic Training. Thank God for our servicemen and women who fight for our freedoms everyday.

Uncle Don's Memorial

I know many of you follow Uncle Don's Caringbridge page, but in case any of you would like information. You are all invited to a Memorial Mass on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Noon at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church (1530 South Union Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225. A celebration of Don's life will follow the mass at the Parish Hall (1925 S. Meridian Street, Corner of Morris & Meridian). At the reception, we will show a DVD of some of Don's greatest moments and we will have many pictures on display.

There are many other things going on for Steven and I...selling the house, then not selling the house; spending time with family, baby showers for Laura, and most importantly Steven and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary on the 12th.

I'll post more about the fun stuff later, but for now, I want to keep Uncle Don and his memorial at the top. I love you Uncle Don and I miss you!

Uncle Don

The day has finally come that we knew would come too soon. My dear, dear, dear Uncle Don passed away this morning. He has battled cancer for too long and today the good Lord decided it was his time to come Home. I couldn't be there, in Phoenix, with him, but I know that Uncle Don knew that I loved him.
I have so many wonderful memories of my Uncle Don. He was a wonderful man. I was so happy that he made it home for my wedding. He had always promised me a dance at my wedding. He was so caring. And, Boy was he funny. Uncle Don was always good for a laugh. I remember the time that he came home to Indy in 2006. We all went out to Steak and Ale for dinner then back to Aunt Barb's. We sat and told story after story about growing up. I shared some great stories about Granny that he had never heard and he laughed so hard. I remember Barbara Joy telling me later that she hadn't seen him laugh that hard in a long time.
Then I think back a little farther to Las Vegas when Uncle Don and Barbara had their Vegas wedding in the chapel. Minutes before they walked down the aisle, Uncle Don asked me to sing, so of course I said yes...I couldn't say no to Uncle Don. Later that trip Uncle Don and Barbara Joy showed off their matching (fake) tattoos...they were so cute!
Before that I think of the countless Pampered Chef shows that Uncle Don hosted for my mom or went to because someone he knew booked a show with my mom. He loved to cook and even more loved to make those cheesecakes for my mom. I was so pleased that he could enjoy Steven's cheesecake when he was home for New Year's this year. Thinking about Don's love of cooking makes me think of all the times we would visit him in the restaurants...Grandma Goode's...remember that one, in Union Station?? Steak and Ale, and my favorite still to this day: The Old Spaghetti Factory. I loved when we would go downtown to visit Uncle Don at work!!
I even remember when Uncle Don took me to the Girl Scouts Father/Daughter dance when my dad had to work 2nd shift.
Remember Grandma and Grandpa Baker's 50th wedding anniversary? How fun was that day? I can still see us Polka-ing (is that a word) to the Beer Barrel Polka!
There are SOOOO many more memories that could be shared and maybe someday I will, but for now, I invite anyone to leave there own memories if they would like.
Uncle Don, I love you, but I'm so glad you aren't suffering here any more. Watch over all of us, just like you would do anyway. I'm really, really going to miss you.