STEROIDS!!!

I really do have other children...whom I will write about very soon but I had to post this before I forgot...you know I am 40 now! Jake has been having HORRIBLE asthma attacks over the past week and today we took him to the doctor to get a prescription for prednisone. I told him he would be taking steroids and that they would make him feel better. He sat there for a moment and then said, "Mom, will they make my peepee smaller?"

Take me out to the ballgame!!!

Jake ROCKS!!! He pitched a 2 inning no hitter yesterday. He is only in 2nd grade and every other player on his team is in 4th, 5th and 6th grade. His favorite position is shortstop and he is really good at it but he is a great pitcher! Shane doesn't want him to pitch for fear he will throw his arm out...he is a bit young but the league only allows him to pitch every other game (once a week) for no more than 2innings. Catcher is my least favorite position for him and it definitely isn't his strongest position on the field. Last year he was on the league championship team and the city championship team. He was the youngest player in the league and played 3rd base and pitcher. He said one day he is going to play for the real Red Sox and will buy me a bigger house! Check back in 15 years!

A few pictures...

I wanted to add a few family pictures and although this one is a few years old, I absolutely love it!! We were in NYC in front of what used to be the twin towers. I had been there a few years prior when they were still standing and it was a very somber experience to return to the ultimate devastation. My mom, Devynn, Jake, Kate and I flew out to Connecticut to spend the week with K, K, T, M and M. It was the hottest week in the history of the U.S. I am sure. It was about 115 degrees with the humidity and it was exhausting to be outside for more than 15 minutes. Shane flew all the way cross country for the weekend. We will definitely go back when the kids get a little older and definitely NOT in August!


Last month we spent the weekend at San Elijo State Beach. It is one of our favorite places to camp. We took my mom and dad's trailer and Gina and Ron joined us in the tent trailer. The kids spent the day in the freezing cold water, including Mallory, and we just took lots of pictures.



Lastly, a Wipeout update! Shane had another exciting day and night at Wipeout! He made it through the 3rd obstacle course and into the finals at the Wipeout Zone!!! The were due to tape the finals at 8:00 pm and at midnight Shane called and informed me they still hadn't taped. He was super exhausted from the 3rd course so here he is taking a quick nap in his full wetsuit. I will post the air date as soon as I hear.

Shane's big night!!!

Back in December I decided that Shane should be on ABC's summer game show, Wipeout! I secretly sent in his application and picture and he immediately got an email asking him to come in for an on camera interview. He obviously did a great job in the interview because he received a callback, passed his physical and drug test and began taping last Monday. He is just finishing up tonight and we will keep everyone informed as to the air date. We will be having a big Wipeout party at our house and won't reveal where he placed until then...stay tuned!!! Everyone had to have an opening yell and Shane's was "I love Big Balls." So in his honor, I have attached a picture of what he apparently loves...it is okay, it's rated G!

Why I decided to blog...

So, I have made fun of my wonderful sister Vicki for quite some time now because she blogs. I said I never would, giving excuses like, "I don't have time" and a variety of others that I will not say but decided that it is time to journal my life in some small way and allow others to laugh along with me!!! I actually started today because a good friend of mine, Tara Smith, sent me an email about a friend who has just been diagnosed with leukemia for the 2nd time. The family is holding auctions of some great items to help pay for the cost of all of the medical expenses. I thought I could place my bid without logging in but was unsuccessful and since the only other blog I have is from my study in the Puerto Rican rainforest I thought it was time. I also need to journal!!! So much is going on in my life that I am sure I will forget very soon and since I am on the computer WAY too much, I figured this is the best way so keep a record of my life. BTW, the website for the above mentioned auction is: www.thegarberfam.blogspot.com.