Dodge Ball Anyone??

So here it is, our secret is out. WE LOVE DODGE BALL!! With a family as big as ours, how can we not get together on a regular basis and play an organized sport? (take 'organized' loosely if you will) That bouncy rubber ball does sting when certain people throw it so hard they almost dislocate their shoulder...Adam, Michael, Brian, Chris, Luke and Benji... For me, I tend to play more like a nice game of catch!! I'm not so sporty, but I give it a good college try.

A Step Back in Time

On May 20th, Carla (Mike's sister) & Patrick, had their home recognized as a century home. It dates back to 1880!! How cool is that. It has beautiful hard wood flooring and woodwork, gorgeous remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, it once even served as a local church. How's that for character. We love older homes and the history found within their walls. Maybe we'll trace our home back in time as well someday!!

Without Further Adieu...

Finally, I have pics of our pride & joy! Meet Sophie and Taspen. Sophie is the white German Shephard/Akita mix, and Taspen is Siberian Husky. They are such good dogs. They absolutely love Michael, they won't hardly come to me if Michael is around (unless he tells them to--it's really cute!). Sophie is the guard dog, she lets us know if something suspicious is going on. Taspen is the quiet big brother. Sophie copies him and follows him everywhere. We love our babies!!

A Beautiful Day

What a beautiful day we had last weekend!! On Saturday, May 12th, a good friend of ours, Brian, graduated from Optometry School at UMSL. They had a get together to honor him Saturday afternoon, and it was a beautiful day. We had a great time being with Brian & Courtney's families. We hope Brian & Courtney (and Owen & Miles), will stay in St. Louis, but we understand if they move on to bigger and better things. Doesn't Michael look good with those babies in his arms!! Miles isn't so sure...

Woe is Me

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted any news!! I have been so busy at work. Let me tell you, I haven't turned any extra shifts down, and I'm feeling it now. The last three weeks I've averaged 50 hours of actual work each week. This coming from a girl who would go home early any time they offered. Too bad uncle Sam has to dip into my paychecks, not my favorite uncle these days...

Michael has been working hard too. He has been getting up when I get up (5:30), making our lunches, and coming home late too. Thank goodness for our nephew Adam, CEO of Ryterski Remodeling, who has been our support since day 1. Since Michael has been working on other people's homes the last thing he has desire or the time to do is our bathroom, so no updates on that for awhile.

Michael has had a couple of interviews, one which was a joke, and the other was for temp work. It isn't for lack of trying, he has a stellar portfolio now, and has sent out at least 25 resumes. Something wonderful is just around the corner. We will triumph!!