Wednesday, September 21, 2005

September 21, 2005


Things are going well. This past weekend was the Heartwalk in Indy. It was a beautiful day and about 4,500 people showed up to walk! This year we set up a little tent and table and sold "GOT HEART ?" wristbands. All profit goes to the AHA for "Team Alex." I think we sold over 100 wristbands and we still have plenty left if you are interested! It looks like Alex raised more than she did last year! Perhaps close to $14,500! Looks like she will be #1 or #2 again this year.

Alex got to cut the ribbon to begin the Walk. She was also interviewed by the Indpls Star newpaper and an article appeared on Sunday! Well, as soon as the walk started, Alex and Ellen to drive to Ohio for a marching band competition. The performed twice and didn't arrive home until after 1:00 a.m.!! Alex seems to enjoy marching band. I will get some pics soon.

The boys are fine. Both are doing well in school and keeping busy with sports, school, and church. Ellen and I are busy at work and volunteer stuff. But all in all life is pretty good. How about you??

Here is an interesting concept. I really wonder which family members read this blog...if any. So here is what I propose: It is 4pm on Wednesday September 21, 2005. Whatever "family member" emails me and tells me they read this part of the blog will receive in the mail $5 of McDonald's gift certificates. Sorry, non-family members are not eligible for this contest. So, you know my email...let me know and you can "have it your way"...no that's Burger King...you can "think outside the Bun"....no....you're Eatin Good in the Neighborhood...no...you can have two-all-beef-patties-special sauce-lettuce-cheese-pickles-onions-on a sesame-seed-bun!!!

Well, take care of yourself and have a GREAT day.

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Wednesday September 14, 2005



Sorry I haven't updated lately. Here are some pics from John re: Ophelia Prep. You can track the storm here: Ophelia. Keep John and Michelle in your prayers for sure!

OTHER: Alex had an unexpected trip to Riley Hospital Monday. She has been feeling "pressure" in her chest which has been quite disturbing. They checked her all out and determined they think it is scar-tissue that is causing the discomfort. That's good new/bad news......good news that it isn't something worse.....bad news because Alex would really like them to do something to take it away! Alex continues to march in the band at Center Grove HS. It is challenging from an endurance standpoint.

Nate is adjusting well to school we think. His grades are good and he continues to enjoy travel soccer. Saturday I was at the fields from noon - 5pm. Then Sunday he had an "away" game ... but still in Indy.

Chase is also good. He makes us laugh as do all the kids!

We try to have lots of laughs and make life fun. So far so good.....most of the time.

The Heartwalk is this Saturday. Alex has done well on fund-raising...I think she will beat last year's total and will end up around $14,000. Ellen and Alex leave immediately after the Walk and drive to Ohio for a marching band competition. The other kids are taking the school busses and Alex will join them in Ohio. SHould be fun! The boys and I will go to soccer, etc!

That's all for now. Keep in touch!!!