A night of hope & celebration

A few weeks ago I received an email that Michael J. Fox would be coming to Columbus, OH to speak on his life with Parkinson's Disease.  My Seester has ran a marathon in our Dad's honor for Team Fox and as a family we have all rallied around supporting The Michael J. Fox Foundation.  I knew that I couldn't pass up this opportunity, even if I had to go by myself.

I called my parent's that evening to see if my Dad would be able to make the trip to Ohio so that he could come with me.  I was estatic when he didn't have any plans and I knew he would be able to make the trip.  

Our seats were in the balacny, which proved to be a chanllege in itself due to some health issues my Dad was battling at the time, but we managed to enjoy ourselves.  

I was quite taken back by how advanced Mike (as he refers to himself) was with his PD.  He was constantly moving, but I guess I shouldn't have been too shocked as you aren't able to tell how advanded on is just thru photos.  I don't remember the last time that I would of seen an actual performance of MJF (yes, I don't watch The Good Wife).  Despite my shock, I was truely impressed with how well he has taken his diagnosis and the blessings that he sees with having PD.  He truely is an inspiration to me, along with many others.

I walked away learning and feeling inspired by Mike.  One, I learned that he "was Justin Beiber, before Justin Beiber was Justin Beiber.  Also, "if you think about the worst case scenario it actually happens.  You end up living it twice." MJF.  I can hold my hand up high and say that I am beyond guilty of doing this.  I can admit that I've gone throughout my life thinking of the worst case scenarios.  Sometimes I am able to overpower myself and think positive thoughts or not worry about it, but more times than not I'm a worst case scenrio person.  I'm a work in progress, but I never did think of it as living the scenario twice.  It really struck me to my core when Mike said this.  I'm working harder than ever before to not think of the "worst case", but just to live each day.

My seesters was sure to send me her way of being with us.  She tweeted out to the MJF that we were at the engagement.  The MJF org was sure to tweet her back.  She is camerae!  

Fishing with Pappy

Junior Prom - 2015

Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.

Anyone can catch you eye, but it takes someone special to catch your heart.

These two kids melt my heart.

Spring Updates for the bunch

This year has brought many (exciting) changes to the Byers Bunch!  I knew this year would be a wild ride for some reason, but I never imagined how "wild" it would be.  It seems at every turn something new is happening.  I am extremely greatful to God for all of his blessings.

Jose was selected to have a speaking role in a Hollywood production that was filming in Columbus this past April.  He was able to work and learn from Chris Maloni  (think SVU!!)  We are all so greatful for the chance that Jose was able to have.  The movie will be out next year so everyone go out and see I AM WRATH.   Look for the "Bald Thug".  :)

A HUGE (I can not tell you how big) milestone in our house is that Karley has finally started to sleep thru the entire night by herself.  I'm just slightly sad that she is becoming more independent, but glad to be getting a decents night sleep.  

Now that the weather has been getting nicer the 3 Musketeers have been able to get together more. 

Karley has also started to play "hospital" alot on the weekends.  She will put herself down for a nap if she is tired, but she tells me she is going to go play hospital.  The blanket and eye mask are from when my Dad was in the hospital recovering from his heart attack.  If you also notice the lump by her stomach, that is where she has actually taken a stuffed animal and put it up her pajamas.  She also has a baby in her tummy.  Too cute!

I couldn't resist taking these photos of her.  

We also have another driver in the house!!  He's getting closer to taking his driver's test so we are in search of a car for him.  It's so hard to believe the he will be out on his own soon.  *tear*

And we've made some new friends....

Happy Easter

To the country we go....

Our first family trip to PA of 2015.

While Gimmy and I were going thru some boxes in the attic we found a lil' chicken.

And then a kitty appeard.  He liked showing off his tail.

It was fun to find some things from the past.

My nephew likes to show off a different fashion sense.  I may have encouraged this to make my brother happy.  ;)

I never knew how involved in the community my Grandma Jane was until this weekend.  I found a book that had a ton of papers in it.  She had kept a notebook of different events that she would host.  The papers ranged from Hat Partys, receptions to club dinners.  My dad and I started to see who could figure out her writting.  Her writting was so tiny and the letters would run together.  Petite writting for a petite lady.  

On the way from the farm to my parent's place is the Laurel Hill Coveraged bridge.  You are still able to drive over it if you want to.  We made a trip over and a trip back so the kids could say they drove over an old coveraged bridge.  We then got out to take some photos before heading up the road.

On Sunday we spent a little time with my brother and his family bowling.  The kids did better than the adults.