Yes, it is Springfield High School Auditorium that is being dedicated in Kevin's honor and "to all those that have made the supreme sacrifice in defense of America". I am really not sure of what is happening that day...yet....I have heard they wanted pictures for a slideshow. Who is speaking....maybe Heather, she did the eulogy at the funeral. I'll see her tomorrow and maybe find out more details. I can imagine what Kevin is saying right now! haha...he was quite the joker. But it is a great honor and personally feel very humble that they are doing this. Karen, the card was perfect! And much appreciated...Happy Thoughts to all. P.S. It didn't rain today, and I got to use the new mower!!!! Neil gave me a beautiful necklace for my birthday...love those surprises!

That's really nice that they'll be honoring your brother that way, Kathi. Will your family be making some kind of speech?

Do you mean the Spfld. High Auditorium? That's a tremendous honor Kathi regardless of which school but our home town school would be good.

We too are looking at continuing rain through the middle of the coming week. What really suprises me is that everything is still growing like mad. The plants in my garden look wonderful. I can only imagine what will happen if the sun ever comes back out! We'll be mowing with a scythe that's for sure.

I'm still battling laryngitis. I've been mute since last Tues. It's exhausting. Nearly impossible to teach, that's for sure. Dave would enjoy it if he were here but he's out of town so theres no one here to laugh at me. Oh well.

It poured again today! I am so tired of the rain. It might rain until Tuesday....please, sunshine! We finally got our new riding lawn mower so I can't wait to try it out, unfortunely it'll be a while before we can use it. TGIF! I had a birthday cake to share with the kids today, but we decided that it wouldn't be shared until after 2:30, so they could have sugar highs at home! The cake had a picture of me...when I was probably 6 or 7, with long ringlets, so the kids thought that was pretty funny. Then when they guess that I am now 24 or 40, I thanked them! They had a good time and so did I. Had a little get together at a friends house afterschool, with plenty of snacks...and a mudslide....and then dinner and cake at home...so I am birthdayed out!
I found out today that they are dedicating the High School Auditorium to my brother on May 30. We are extremely honored that they would remember Kevin in this way. This dedication will be part of the school day for the Highschoolers with the Governor and other dignitaries being present...besides family. I will be going to Milton this weekend for my nephews first communion...so again, sunshine!!! Have a great weekend everybody and Happy Thoughts.

No rain here. It's getting really hot. I'm waiting for it to cool off a little so I can go out soon on my usual hike. My friend Levana has been busy with her clothing line lately, so I've gotten used to going alone--though sometimes it gets lonely and I start feeling sorry for myself!

We don't usually do much on Mother's Day, but this time my son Rafi made reservations at a Korean/Japanese barbecue restaurant. It was fun cuz there's a grill in the middle of the table and you grill the stuff yourself. We went with our friends and their kids. The Japanese must be used to a lot smaller portions, though, cuz we kept having to order more meat and felt like such pigs!

Yeah, Richard, where are you?

Unfortunately, the rains have moved further north. It's been raining for days and scheduled to continue for several more. Flooding but not at all on the scale of what has happened in S. New England. We live on a hill so no worries personally.

I'm writing today from my recliner and using Dave's new laptop. I've been home for a couple of days with laryngitis and a rotten cold. This weather isn't making me feel any better that's for sure. Boo Hoo. Think I'm gonna miss going out to my knitting group tonight.

The boys have gone south for a few days of business for Dave and then a couple of days of camping. Be well everyone.

I think we are all looking pretty darn good.....for our age! haha
We are getting a new riding mower but I might have to trade it in already for a boat! It has rained here steadily since Thursday night. It might be just drizzling now but looks like showers for the rest of the week. Major flooding again in some areas. Rivers are cresting higher then ever. Guess no one can say we have a water shortage. Even the kids were sluggish and lazy today...with the lack of sunshine and being inside for days. Personally, I hope they stay that way! Certainly better then the hyper mode!
Happy thoughts and send some sunshine our way!

Well, we'll catch you another time then--sometime before we all look so bad we don't want to be seen anymore. Just kidding....