The Gift of Family

Took Friday off...it is a tradition Alex and I have. On the last Friday before school starts, Kim goes in and kicks ass all day. I take off work and Alex and I go bummin. He had to get a booster shot early in the day but after that it was all fun. T & J for lunch, golf at Prairie Pines, fun at the bookstore and goofin around at home.

When we got back to the house he was greeted by a big package from California. My sister sent him a box of treasures. He was so happy opening each thing. What a spectacular treat from his aunt on the last Friday before school. He said, "I am going to remember this Friday for a long time."

Saturday my p's came up. My mom got a new car and it was good to see her excited. Al and Judi came over a bit after them. Al and I had a tee time in Malta so we went and did that. Fun. Talked about TR's new house and other stuff.

Came home to a fantastic dinner by the lovely Kimberly Jo.

Sunday we went to Mass at St. Mary's in Sycamore. No, we are not shopping around. It worked better with our schedule, and we were able to drop mom off at school to do some organizational stuff for the first week of school.

Alex and I watched the SOX lose and NO - it was not Joe West's fault. Sheeeeesh! That's all I have to say about that.

Oh, and let the Age of Empire begin!

....not umpires, EMPIRE!

And I think I let enough time pass for the people directly involved to tell all who they are going to tell....

Welcome to the world Elias John B. God bless you and this life. The gift of family can drive us to distraction sometimes but it is a wonderous thing and a sign of God's grace. Chris and Jenny enjoy this amazing new person and thank you for bringing him to our world.

Elias looks tough, I'm hoping he can help Chris carry the crazy box of drum gear now.