February 21

Amy had a harp duet with her teacher this evening and a small orchestra. Uncle Jim, Aunt Sheryl, Dad, Martha, Shannon, Dan, and myself went to hear her. It was a real good concert, and amy did fabulous.

we came back to the house for maggie's little birthday celebration for cake and an attempted game of scatagories.

February 20

Today was Maggie's 3rd birthday.

We didn't celebrate today due to Amy's harp recital. But she did get a my little pony and leopard print Mary Jane's from James and Angela. Maggie made sure to let everyone know that they purchased them from target, and that she loves her new shoes.

I took up Amy's babysitting job since she was at a recital and came home to Maggie sleeping right dead center in the hallway. mom said she had been like that for a couple hours. there is an unbelievable amount of traffic and noise that goes through that hallway, yet she slept like a rock.

I spent the rest of the day taking down walls with Rachel at her place.

LCCC campus is still closed due to the fire.

February 19

Sentimental.

This is one of my favorite illustrations.

I have been in my current bedroom for 13 years, this picture reminds me of what it originally looked like.

I vividly remember the first time i saw it.

We had been living at grandma and grandad's condo for about 10 months while dad and the crew worked on getting our house in living condition. Each morning when i heard dad wake up i would get out of bed to meet and ask him if i could go to work with him, being very aware that each day he would so no. Finally after 10 months he said i could go with him to the house. James told me to go upstairs where my bedroom would be, but to be careful because there still wasn't a floor. I had no idea it was completed. It was the kind of bedroom little girls dream of. light pink walls, with red rose stenciled along the border, a white loft bed with amy's toddler bed underneath, a kitchen set in the corner with a whole nursery for my dolls, my favortie dolls and stuffed anilmals, that i hadn't seen in what seemed like forever, sitting in the window sill. I remember standing there looking at everything and crying i was so happy. It was one of the happiest days i have lived so far.

December again

Lots of Christmas shopping.

But spending most of the time looking for parking spots.

December

After being hit by a young driver and getting our family/dad's work van totaled, Dad finally scored and got a great deal on a van from a Church in Louisville Kentucky.

When he arrived home with it, laughter did not cease the household for some time.

November 29

IT IS STOCKING NIGHT!

Annual made up Murtha Holiday.

It was fantastic having the college students home this year!

As always it was a complete blast and success.

After the party died down a few of us went to the State Fair concert that was FANTASTIC!

Following the concert a small bundle of people had a WILD party at Rache and Ryan's, with two frozen pizza's, music, and couches.

October 25

Wedding Day!

Lovely, simply lovely.

I think that Cris and Jenna Johnson will live happily ever after!

Rachel

october 18

 

The day started off seeing Mary Alice for the first time in several months, she is home for an extended weekend on fall break! 

I picked her up and we worked out way to the HEARTS/CCS Regionals soccer game. Unfortunately HEARTS lost by one point in overtime. 

But on the flip side HEARTS varsity volleyball is going to Cedarville University this Saturday for State tournament!!! 

After the soccer game we went to the September/October Murtha Birthday party, the first big event that was held at Uncle Jim and Aunt Sheryl's new house. 

Ohio State beat Michigan State, and a good time was had by all. 

think about it

October 16

Maggie and Noel. Best of friends.

October 11

I woke up with a cold, and took things to boost the immune system. 

Patrick had a game in the akron area today, so I rode with Josh and Walter to the game where many other faithful fans cheered the Grace team on. 

When Pat went in and the speaker announced "number 16, Patrick Breslin" our section of the stands cheered wildly. 

Alan was also at the game, I got to see him and Patrick for the first time in the few months they have been away. 

I rode passenger with Alan on the way home. 

In the evening I went up to crocker park where there were groups of HEARTS folks in every direction. 

Alan came over after crocker park and was here late...I went to bed before he left. 

Emily also spent the night. 

It was nice to catch up again, it was like older days.