Dad is recovering from extensive arm surgery getting 15 some screws and metal frame restructuring his mangled arm. Thank God for blessings and health. Pastor Keith came by and said prayer for us as.well.

Earlier today, Sasha caused an uproar with diving into Kayden's umbrella stroller. Later things were resolved but there is a silent feud of toys.

Here is Sasha in her favorite place, on Daddy's lap. She is naughty but makes up for it with lovies.

In case I haven't mentioned before, here is my little well-fed baby Neena. She is jealous of Sasha resting on me and is now meowing for Daddy to get moths for her to chase.

Kayden is over 9 months now and will soon celebrate his 1st birthday. We are getting some ideas for home decor for his birthday that he won't remember. Still, it will be fun to see him eat his cake, likely with fingers, then spoon, and finally hand and full on face. I have already used thick plastic to cover floor, good thing as cake will be much messier. Silly boy has not yet shown a way to say "yes", but will shake head for "no".

Kayden's bath time

breakfasts

Kayden is very much into feeding himself.  Today breakfast is mostly on his lap napkin and face.  He likes many foods, if only he feeds himself.  He is eating blackberries, eggs, crackers, and applesauce.  He likes yogurt also.  I wonder if this strong will and thirst for independence will continue ... hmm.

Change of circumstances

I have moved back to Fort Wayne and am close to the folks.  I have had little time with friends.  We are a family of few.  Kayden, Cheree's little boy--we are safely raising time, Zach Tawnya's youngest at 14, Tawnya, and myself.  The 2 cats provide other entertainment.  Sasha is very curious and is always helping Daddy and by generally where he wants/needs to be.  Today I picked up Neena for her to sleep on my lap; her sister wakes and crosses the room.  She leaps and rests on Daddy snoring in area minutes.  When she isn't being naughty she is the loving kitty.  She also entertains Kayden who would very much like to catch, pat and taste the cats.  They are wise enough to stay clear and to sleep on higher surfaces.  Tawnya is finishing up her degree and I am raising Kayden.  Bad luck I lost my job shortly after getting to Fort Wayne but it has enabled me to spend lots of time with Kayden.  We are buddies.  We worked on physical exercises to get him strong.  For a while he rolled everywhere not crawling, now he commando crawls but wants to do that whole walking thing.  He thankfully is not interested in TV.  With me it is generally news playing.  He wants to feed himself and likes to try new foods.  If given some food on a spoon he may refuse but will pick some off a table to eat.  He got his 2nd hair trim and looks boyish especially wearing his toothy ornery grin.

Dad

I have found that I am turning into Dad. Wow, I typed that, didn't I? I only wish I had that good job behind me to make it possible. I walk around and see something that needs work and find myself compelled to fix them or find a way to make that happen.

Thank you Dad for inspiring me and filling me with goodness and an interest making things right. "Hey, that window is busted ... let's fix it." "This chair needs fixing ... I'll get it."

great news

Thomas went to doctor and his PSA went down again. That is just marvelous! Lois went to the doctor for stomach issues and it might be an ulcer, which is a lot easier to treat than many other conditions.

They hired a 2-person team, father and son, to remodel the bathroom. Here are some photos!

I am very thankful that health issues are being addressed.

my forty

or (2^3) * (2+3)

And so ... I am four decades old. Man, and to think I am shooting for four more decades. It has been a long haul to get my reckless insidious hide to this point. To for that I thank family and friends.

I am surprised indeed that I have friends up to this point especially since "Marcus stories" proceed me.

I could not find a good pictures of several people.

I appreciate all the effort and work it took to do this. I truly don't deserve friends like you, but I appreciate you very much!

I would like to thank:

Tawnya

Amy, Andrew, Charles, Charlie, Christopher, Connie, Dave, Dave, Dylan, Heather, Jeff, Jeff, Jeremy, JJ, Josh, Keith, Lisa, Lori, Maddie, Mike, Paula, Scott, Simone, TJ, William

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Thanks Keith, Lori, Charlie for hosting.

The bomb cake was the bomb. I also didn't smash anything. How wonderful!

I look forward to the many photos that you all have.
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For my family who was not there ...
Tawnya, dear sweet woman she is, set a surprise party for me. She and Simone, her daughter, met up with me in Fort Wayne claiming that they were stuck in slow traffic on US 30. They were doing last-minute things and waiting for people to show.

We went there and SURPRISE!

Lori made a bomb cake with explosives. After many attempts to light the fuse, we improvised. As it turned out, the moisture of the icing and cake wet the fuse. Keith installed another bomb and blew it into two. He tried to pitch the cake onto me, but I caught it. I leaped at the chance to give it to Tawnya.

In one photo you can see Dave helping me get Tawnya to share the fun with the cake. Tawnya made me wear cake, I made her wear icing. The other cake was of a wine glass on a hand. This goes back to a story when:

Marcus was at Keith's folks' house. I thought that ninja me could use a spinning force so fast that it would remain on my hand. No. It went onto the floor promptly in full view of all. Ninja, graceful, and talented I am not.

The icing on the cake gave me the chance to do it for real.

clearly meddy

"Yesm. But me backin upm mym pcm. It ism maknm mem madm. Som patientm I am. Callm inm minims."

Debbie was a bit off in typing.

They got back

I called Jessica and Diane on progress of their trip when they were there ... I got "we got lost, but are now back on track".

dead round

The front tree makes lots of shade and so too -- the grass dies. Thomas bought about twenty-four bags of soil using Marcus as pack mule. The grass seed might start growing in a week or so.

red

Lois went to Red Hat Ladies meeting and she wore this to go. They went to the Firefighter's Museum then to the genealogy department at the library.

remember when

This one makes me cry

singles shingles

Cripes! I suppose since no one else will post on this, I will.

Lois injured her wrist last Tuesday. She had it X-Rayed and they found nothing. She is going in for more tests on other areas tomorrow. She is taking physical therapy for her hip. Other than that ... she is OK, all things considered.

Thomas has had good reports from the doctor regarding his PSA as it is lowering. He has been able to golf this year at the dome. The courses are still muddy, yucky, unprepared.

Debbie made it back fine from the doctor's with her surgery!

Marcus has tried to help family and friends with little issues. Diane has her share of dumb things happening to her.

A family member was diagnosed with shingles.

I wish that family member very well and a speedy recovery.

Father and I got home and found that there was a possible shingle loose on the roof. Yep, fudge and darn. I will replace that on a solidly dry day.

I helped Thomas get the mower ready for summer.

That kids, is the end of this story.

mouse?

Diane has a small issue. It happens to be a mouse. Maybe, just maybe, it will be caught or leave on its own accord. I suggested a cat, Jessica relished the idea of a kitten. Lilly may not agree.

auf Debbie, health through family from God

Thank you for all the extra prayers and warm well wishes. My surgery on Friday went very well. As always the plea for prayers for Tony and the family as they help me recover. My sister-in-law, sister, and both mothers have been coordinating efforts this weekend and have organized food and groceries for most of the month.

Ana will be home for some of her spring break also.
I will behave and not lift or work or overdo... pinky swear with Megan!

Dave, Jon, Meg and Tony have been angels for months now. I hope soon to be productive and not a burden.

May Christ Bless you this Lent Season as we prepare for Easter.
With Love,
deb o

Great!

Debbie's surgery went fine and this morning I got a call that she was in her recovery room. Yea! God works in great ways and it feels better when it appears God is making miracles for us, personally.

I am so happy! I also hope that she gets the heck out of there soon and also that she "OBEYS the doctor's directions on limited movement, lifting, etc.".

I love you Debbie!