Mike and Jesse

Mike and I at Blackstone's Steak House in Monte Carlo.

We had the most amazing steak dinner.

We were so happy to be together!

I simply LOVE this picture!!

Wonderful Weekend!!!

inside Ceaser's PalaceMike and I at ESPN Zone (day of Pujols' 3 homerun game!!)

I just had the most wonderful trip. I would say that it was the most wonderful trip to Vegas, but it wasn't Vegas that made it wonderful, it was MICHAEL. It was getting to be with my husband again! It was the chance for the 2 of us to be together alone and reset. That is how I look at it. We both have been under such major and different stresses these first 3 1/2 months of 2006, those 3 days together we were able to break free of it all and just enjoy each others company. We now are recharged for the end of our time apart. As of today, Michael only has 53 more days until graduation. The countdown has begun. This weekend together is what we both needed.

We had a great time. We spent most of our time down on the strip. On Saturday we went down there for 12 and 1/2 hours. We walked all over and I did venture into almost every casino hotel. It's pretty amazing how big and beautiful those buildings are. We had some wonderful food. (I HIGHLY recommend Blackstone's, a steak restaurant--it was beyond words!) We took in 2 shows, The BlueMan Group is awesome, there really are no words to describe what they do, but we LOVED it.


Thanks to Momma and Granny who stayed with the boys so Michael and I could have this opportunity to recharge our batteries!!!

And thanks to Michael for loving me and giving me the perfect vacation!!! (minus le reve of course :) I love you so much and I am so very proud of you!!!!!

Diagnosis Made!!!!

Well, I am NOT crazy. My boys truly were sick. They were sick with something AND now I know the name of that something---it's ROTAVIRUS!!! Gabriel tested positive and we figured what one had, they all had... But the good news is they appear to be over it. It usually lasts for 4 weeks, which it did for us. The boys have been symptom free now for over a week!! I am so thankful. My prayers have certainly been answered. Thanks to all of you who prayed for us.

THAT'S A WINNER!!

Congrats to the Cards! No, the end wasn't pretty, but we won our home opener! The game started off great I thought, with the crowd singing the National Anthem (good touch). Willie McGee's appearance was enough to elate the already crazy crowd. A couple of home runs and great plays. Here's to Mulder for pitching a great game and getting Busch's first curtain call for his first ever home run. Jack Buck would have been proud. It was a good day for the Cards. And this Cardinal fan is happy baseball has started once again! Welcome to baseball heaven.

Crackers in bed

While the term crackers in bed usually applies to an annoyance of some kind, this Momma was thrilled to have her boys fill the bed with crumbs!!!! Kaden has been lethargic ALL day but perked up a little when I said he could watch a movie in Mom's room. He actually asked for a cracker, his first food since Tuesday! I was thrilled. So there they are, eating in bed. And here's a Mom with a little hope that her middle boy is getting better.

(Baby update: Gabriel is still pretty weak today, just wants to lay down all the time. Poor angel, he has not eaten since Tuesday either, thank goodness for Pedialyte!!!)

A Day in the Life...

A day in the life of --------- fill in the blank. It could be Luke, Kaden, or even Gabriel. (okay not really, he still gets a bucket) I had to take this picture of poor Kaden-man. I think this really shows how awful my boys feel. Yep, still sick. Luke is showing no symptoms right now, but Kaden and Gabriel are barely hanging on. Kaden got worse again today, he can hardly get off the couch. He is so tired all the time. Gabriel can't even sit up right now. He just folds himself right over. They are both so weak. Bless their bones. Any prayers would be more then appreciated. I know that there will be an end to all of this, I just pray and pray that it comes sooner then later. It is absolutely breaking my heart to see my babies so sick. 26 days and counting...

Michael ANAKIN would be SOOOOO proud

Luke Thomas is sure one in a million. He is still sick, bless his heart. He was going to bed tonight, to sleep with Mom again, and wanted to watch The Empire Strikes Back. Well, that's enough to make Daddy proud right there, huh?! It got to the end where Vader and Luke are fighting and Luke called me into the room. He said in all seriousness "Why am I fighting Darth Vader when I get bigger?" He cracks me up. I would love to see how his little mind works. I had to share this quote. Michael would have loved it! (And yes, he did hold the mask while watching the movie.)