October Overatures

The overature would be my children playing the piano that Ron & Jean (Burton) gave us for the girls to use at home. Both Eric and his sister Julie learned how to play on it, so we're honored that the tradition can continue in our home. It's a beautiful thing to hear the sweet sounds come from their efforts on the instrument, and it's amazing that they can still find ways to fight about it too. "I'm first. No, it's my turn!" Oh, well... they're doing what sisters do.

In other news, Taylor is running for President of the Student Council at her elementary school. Her slogan is "vote for Mii! Taylor B. for Class Prez!" The mii part rhymes with wii (like the game system). Her picture and her wii likeness are on the poster in the library for all to see. She's getting so much positive feedback on the likeness and the poster that she's actually walking on air!

Recently a friend of mine sent an email about Caryn (a mutual friend from junior high) that is needing a new kidney. My heart went out to her, as you can imagine, having been through this necessity with my father for the last 5 years. A support group on Facebook was started for Caryn, so I joined Facebook, so I could support her. Now I'm finding that Facebook is going to be my new habit. OK, I admit it, I'm a computer junkie. I LOVE research on the computer, find deals, go to ebay, craigslist, google, you tube, our blog page, movie sites, webkinz (for the kid games) and now FACEBOOK. I hope our insurance can cover this additiction!!

Also, the kids have chosen their costumes for Halloween. Taylor will be a sweet looking piece of candy corn, and Sammie is a bee (a diva looking bee at that)! Halloween will be very fun this year, as we once again share it with Ron and Jean carving pumpkins, making pizza, and then trick-or-treating. It's become a tradition to share this day with them, and it's fun for grandkids, parents and kids alike.

Lastly, on Sunday - November 2nd, Eric will be running in the New York Marathon. He leaves on his flight on Friday (the Halloween Redeye) and runs starting at 10:20 am EST. We'll be tracking him online and then talking to him via webcam when he's done. Hopefully, I'll be able to post some of it. Eric has chosen to run for a cause too, it's the TSA (Tourette's Syndrome Association) since Taylor was diagnosed with it this last spring. NO she doesn't swear, she does have combo motor/vocal tics - it doesn't slow her down. We can talk more about that another time.

Check you later!
Kelly