Memorial Weekend

On Thursday, Shawn had his hand surgery. He did very well, and is looking forward to getting the recovery and therapy process over with!
We weren't sure how he'd be feeling that weekend, so we cancelled our original plans of cruising to St. Michaels. With the help from his pain meds, we spent a few days on the boat and down the shore.

We had beautiful weather and a lot of fun! I navigated the boat, since the Skipper was temporarily handicapped. Even with some challenges (night-time, and windy conditions) I cruised and docked very well! Many thanks to Annapolis Power-Boat School, and Captain Mike!

All that sunshine and fun, knocked out the kids, AND the puppies!

It was funny how they'd take a snooze whenever / wherever they could!

Still Waters at Anchor off Love Point.

Dylan had a blast learning how to operate the dinghy motor. He became our chauffeur for part of the weekend. This is Dylan and Jason coming back from setting some crab pots.

Jason's (very sweet) girlfriend Rocio.

Pop Pop and Ashley, enjoying the sunshine and water views!

Turns out Toby is our Water Dog!

Jesse has been staying with us for a couple weeks now. He was such a great help this weekend, and we thoroughly enjoyed his company! Thanks for your confidence - I couldn't have docked that windy afternoon without ya!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

TO ALL THE "MOM'S" IN MY LIFE...

"Big" Grandmom

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Audrey
Mom


...THANK YOU FOR BEING SO SPECIAL TO ME. I LOVE YOU! HAVE A VERY HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Patch Club Pleeb's

We found this picture after cleaning out our yard sale closet. Laura must have given me this copy. It's Nov. 2000 Patch Club Pleebs, with Nick, Amber, Dylan, and... I can't remember!
It's funny to think back and although Nick and Dylan are now "Best Buddies," they used to FIGHT like crazy in nursery. Dylan and Amber still fight like crazy... Future wife???? Ha Ha Ha Ha! Funny how God works in our lives!

STILL WATERS - Psalm 23

We traded "Indian Summer" for "Still Waters - Ps 23" in February. We picked it up on Thursday from Virginia, and hauled all 9 tons of her to Chester, MD. Can you find the truck???
After a day of settling in, we decided to take a cruise up to the Baltimore Harbor and back.

I thought the Skipper was particularly handsome. (I however, developed a horrible rash Wednesday night - so I'm hiding out - no pics of me! Ugh!)

Shawn's parents came along for the ride! Jack did very well facing his fears! He even smiled and laughed a bit!

The puppies loved the weekend! They especially enjoyed sleeping with the kids & getting 24/7 attention!

It was neat seeing the harbor from the water view! Not something everyone gets to do!

The Constellation!

The Baltimore Aquarium!

Rainy Day Schooling Puppies

The kids and puppies were pretty bummed out with the April showers. So they decided to hang out together while schooling.
If you haven't picked up on it yet, Shelby has adopted Ashley.

And Dylan is Toby's pet!

Shelby, as predicted is very smart and beautiful. She has a soft, silky, shiny coat. Toby on the other hand...

...reminds me of a surfer air head. Laid back, a little spacey, but crazy lovable and sweet. His coat is a wiry mess of all different lengths.

RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS

Dylan completed his Red Cross Level 5 Swim Test on Thursday.

Back Float - his most difficult. Since he is solid muscle, the mini-Rock sinks like one!

Free Style - Yeah! He did great with keeping his face in the water!

Back Stroke - executed perfectly!

Breast Stroke - Great Job!

Afterwards, we celebrated at McDonalds!

Dylan's Certificate!

Easter Weekend

My cousin Tim Breen came for a visit this weekend. We stole him away with us for a game of bowling with the "Smunts" (Smiths & Hunts).

We had a great time! We did missed Mr. Scott not being able to play since he had a "broken" knee.

Look closely...after my 1st warm up ball, I got a strike! Fun!

Such concentration goes behind those power balls!

Tim had great form and delivery...but not many pins fell...?!?!

Debi - with glee! Hee Hee!

My strange people!

Dylan loved hanging out with Tim. He got him on the trampoline a couple times, went for a walk to the tree swing, and shot bee bee guns at the target range.

Tim even helped Ashley out with her Algebra. She learned her lesson in 5 min. flat - I love my brainiac cousin! We will miss you Timmy! Hope you come back home soon!