Since arriving at Spaulding, we've had a lot of support from family. Calls, cards, emails and prayers, and recent visits from Pat, Judy, Mike, Peg & Dan, and Jeanne.
Today George and Mike went to Gillette stadium and ran a road race. And then George navigated the MBTA, taking a bus, a couple of trains, and a walk through Harvard Yard to catch up with us over at rehab.
Judy came up with a way to make everything we are going thru a little more "normal," This evening for dinner, Judy, Don and DJ, Mike and Lisa joined us in the hospital courtyard for a good old fashion 4th of July picnic. Paws, decked out with a red, white and blue kerchief, came along and sat under the table.
Richard and I are extremely fortunate for the on-going love and support over these past months. Love to all xoxoxoxo
Monday, July 4, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Happy Birthday Aniela
Aniela Malia Shauck turned 8 years old this month!
We flew to Washington and got to attend a super birthday pajama party. All the attendees arrived in pajamas, many bringing along their favorite stuffed animal. Activities included a limbo contest, dancing, face painting, a pinata, and cake & ice cream.
Ani is an avid reader and has gotten hooked on Harry Potter. She is currently reading
"Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone." And Aunt Kate and Uncle Sherman gave her the second book, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" for her birthday.
When we arrived at the house Saturday, Greyson was riding around on his balance bike. It has been six months since we've seen him, and he's transformed from a toddler into a little boy. He talks a blue streak, loves Scooby Doo, and throws webs at us when he assumes his secret identity, Spider Man.
From Washington, we flew to Detroit and I spent four days fencing at the Cobo Center with my epee teammates, The Rec'n Crew. We took third in the vet's team event. One of my teammates, Natalia, took 6th in the over 40.
While we were gone, Paws luxuriated in the amenities graciously provided by the Wheaton Day Spa and Puppy Resort, a 5-star facility catering to the needs of neurotic Bassets.
We're happy to be home. The snow is gone. Hopefully, Spring has come to Boston.
We flew to Washington and got to attend a super birthday pajama party. All the attendees arrived in pajamas, many bringing along their favorite stuffed animal. Activities included a limbo contest, dancing, face painting, a pinata, and cake & ice cream.
Ani is an avid reader and has gotten hooked on Harry Potter. She is currently reading
"Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone." And Aunt Kate and Uncle Sherman gave her the second book, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" for her birthday.
When we arrived at the house Saturday, Greyson was riding around on his balance bike. It has been six months since we've seen him, and he's transformed from a toddler into a little boy. He talks a blue streak, loves Scooby Doo, and throws webs at us when he assumes his secret identity, Spider Man.
From Washington, we flew to Detroit and I spent four days fencing at the Cobo Center with my epee teammates, The Rec'n Crew. We took third in the vet's team event. One of my teammates, Natalia, took 6th in the over 40.
While we were gone, Paws luxuriated in the amenities graciously provided by the Wheaton Day Spa and Puppy Resort, a 5-star facility catering to the needs of neurotic Bassets.
We're happy to be home. The snow is gone. Hopefully, Spring has come to Boston.
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
pizza party
Thanks to the Livermores for hosting the family friday night pizza party. The kids were hands-on-helpful making dinner for the group. The DiPalmas made a great sendoff gift for Susan: cupcakes in a Chilean flag design. Pictures are on picassa.
Here's the link: PizzaParty:)
Here's the link: PizzaParty:)
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Southwest January 2011
Can't beat that SWA companion pass deal. The flying finnegans were at it again, getting out to the West Coast for a little breather from Boston's January weather.
First stop: Phoenix! We filled a 24 hour period with family, friends & fun. Back to the site of the old plantation coffee shop, we caught up with old friends, Kathy & Jim. It's was like a trip in the way-back machine, and made me miss the valley alot. That night we had a pasta prerace dinner with Sean, in town to run the P.F. Chang 1/2 marathon with friends Misty and Ryan.
We got a yellow happy face balloon to mark our spot in the crowd. Since it was pretty much impossible to miss us with that thing, were able to see Bill Crouse, who looked really strong at mile 8.
Bill ended up finishing at 2:18. Well done, Bill!
Later, we saw Misty, Ryan and Sean who were taking a more leisurely approach to the race. They posed for a picture before continuing on to finish the course.
that's all folks!
First stop: Phoenix! We filled a 24 hour period with family, friends & fun. Back to the site of the old plantation coffee shop, we caught up with old friends, Kathy & Jim. It's was like a trip in the way-back machine, and made me miss the valley alot. That night we had a pasta prerace dinner with Sean, in town to run the P.F. Chang 1/2 marathon with friends Misty and Ryan.
We got a yellow happy face balloon to mark our spot in the crowd. Since it was pretty much impossible to miss us with that thing, were able to see Bill Crouse, who looked really strong at mile 8.
Bill ended up finishing at 2:18. Well done, Bill! Later, we saw Misty, Ryan and Sean who were taking a more leisurely approach to the race. They posed for a picture before continuing on to finish the course. Then we were off to San Diego! Every time we see the kids there's something new.
I taught Madeline how to play chess, we saw her dress rehearsal of her dance recital, and I got to see her preschool classroom. Toby is talking a blue streak. He learned how to work my iPod, and we found out he likes cappuccino (like he's not wired enough LOL).
Good times. Much love.
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that's all folks!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
New Year's Day with the cousins
Here are some pix of New Year's day with cousins Jack, Joan, and Julie & families. Apologies that I didn't take more pictures. I was too busy eating, drinking and kibitzing.
It was a great chance to get together, visit Aunt Ann and Uncle Walter, and check out Jack's new place in Hingham. Sincere thanks to Jack and Jackie for hosting the get together.
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