Noah Biorkman is a young boy stricken with cancer. His family doesn’t think he’ll make it to Christmas, so, they want to have as many people as possible to send him cards now.
I just saw a video on CNN. What a little doll! He is from South Lyon, MI and is in the last stages of a 2 1/2 yr battle with Neuroblastoma Cancer. Noah & his family are celebrating X-mas next week since he may not make it through Dec. Noah’s request for X-mas was to get a lot of Christmas cards in the mail. Let’s fulfill his request! Send cards to: Noah Biorkman 1141 Fountain View Circle South Lyon, MI 48178..Copy and Repost! Let’s show this child how special he is:)”
So I wanted to see if I could help.
I’m going to send my card this week, will you?
Post Script: Sad News -- Noah Biorkman died on Monday, November 23rd. He received over 1 million Christmas Cards from well wishers from all over the world. Sleep in peace, Noah.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Saturday, November 07, 2009
A Chrismas Carol (In July)
It was snowing in Union Station!
Disney's "A Christmas Carol" train came into Union Station for a few days this summer on its way from L.A. to New York city for the premiere of the newest version of the Dickens classic. We took the Metra down to see it and it was really neat, once you got through the long line.
Four cars were turned into really cool exhibits; everything from real artifacts from the Charles Dickens Museum in London, to actual props and costumes worn by the actors.
One car had a lot of hands-on things to show the cool technology they used to turn the live performances into virtual 3-D.
At the end of the exhibit, they had a little place set up for a photo op - We wish you a Merry Christmas!
After we viewed the 3-D preview of the movie, we hopped a cab to have lunch at Ed Debevic's, a 50's style diner.
They make you wear these dorky paper hats...
The music and food are great. If you ever visit Chicago, you have to "Eat At Ed's".
All in all, it was a nice excursion to the city, but it's time to go home now.
after while, Crocodile...
Disney's "A Christmas Carol" train came into Union Station for a few days this summer on its way from L.A. to New York city for the premiere of the newest version of the Dickens classic. We took the Metra down to see it and it was really neat, once you got through the long line.
Four cars were turned into really cool exhibits; everything from real artifacts from the Charles Dickens Museum in London, to actual props and costumes worn by the actors.
One car had a lot of hands-on things to show the cool technology they used to turn the live performances into virtual 3-D.
At the end of the exhibit, they had a little place set up for a photo op - We wish you a Merry Christmas!
After we viewed the 3-D preview of the movie, we hopped a cab to have lunch at Ed Debevic's, a 50's style diner.
They make you wear these dorky paper hats...
The music and food are great. If you ever visit Chicago, you have to "Eat At Ed's".
All in all, it was a nice excursion to the city, but it's time to go home now.
after while, Crocodile...
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Family
My Dad and Step-Mom, Pat came to visit us a few weeks ago. They drove their new little RV from California. It's a Winnebago View and it's quite cute - it would be perfect for Ron, Michael, Holly and I to travel this great land of ours one day! *giggle*
Here's my Dad, he's 83 - doesn't he look great?
Here's a photo of my Dad and Mom when he was about 32 or 33 - handsome fella, eh? My Mom was quite pretty, I really miss her.
This is my Dad and Pat. They have been married for almost 25 years now. She's always on the go, go, go! Pat had a double knee replacement last year on Valentine's day and she said it was the best thing she ever did, although her recovery took longer than she hoped it would. She is a fantastic seamstress and quilter. She always wins ribbons at the San Diego County Fair for her creations. She also sews baby blankets and clothes for needy children. She's a neat lady and I love her very much.
Cousins...
First Cousins - my Dad and his cousin, Bill, who is 89.
We all had a ball at the reunion. Sometimes I really miss Michigan and all of my friends and family, but I'm happy with the home that Ron and I have here.
Here's my Dad, he's 83 - doesn't he look great?
Here's a photo of my Dad and Mom when he was about 32 or 33 - handsome fella, eh? My Mom was quite pretty, I really miss her.
This is my Dad and Pat. They have been married for almost 25 years now. She's always on the go, go, go! Pat had a double knee replacement last year on Valentine's day and she said it was the best thing she ever did, although her recovery took longer than she hoped it would. She is a fantastic seamstress and quilter. She always wins ribbons at the San Diego County Fair for her creations. She also sews baby blankets and clothes for needy children. She's a neat lady and I love her very much.
Cousins...
First Cousins - my Dad and his cousin, Bill, who is 89.
We all had a ball at the reunion. Sometimes I really miss Michigan and all of my friends and family, but I'm happy with the home that Ron and I have here.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Girl's Weekend (part 2)
We stayed at a charming B&B in Asheville, The Princess Anne Hotel. What a delightful, charming place. The suite we stayed in was darling, the night manager was a delight, graciously extending the wine and cheese happy hour for us Yankees! I would definitely go back and stay at the Princess Anne again.
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All in all, it was a lovely weekend, although I hurt for days after I got home. I took my first riding lesson in about 10 years on a great big horse, 17.1 hand TB. It was a blast and boy am I out of riding shape. More later.
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All in all, it was a lovely weekend, although I hurt for days after I got home. I took my first riding lesson in about 10 years on a great big horse, 17.1 hand TB. It was a blast and boy am I out of riding shape. More later.
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Friday, July 03, 2009
Obsessed?
Ron came home yesterday and found that the T.V. was left on. Hmmmm, the only one home was Holly.
I think she was playing Wii - Star Wars the Clone Wars game. See what I mean? Light saber, Wii controls. The proof is in the pudding...
It all started...
"A long time ago...on a bed, far, far away"
I think she was playing Wii - Star Wars the Clone Wars game. See what I mean? Light saber, Wii controls. The proof is in the pudding...
It all started...
"A long time ago...on a bed, far, far away"
Girl's Weekend (part 1)
In May, I was able to "get away" for a long girl's weekend with my good friends Paula and Ann, which coincidentally happened to be around my birthday.
We have been talking and dreaming about visiting the fabulous Biltmore House in Asheville, NC for a while now and that is where we went! Have you ever been there? It is truly magnificent and certainly a place to put on your "places I want to visit" list.
Come along with me on a little tour. As the old saying goes, "the pictures don't do it justice".
We got there a little late in the afternoon due to my flight problems (that is another story in itself - note, you don't want to fly with me, I always have issues - I actually think it's O'Hare airport, ugh). Anywho, we knew we wouldn't have time to tour the house so we decided to see the gardens and surrounding points of interest on the estate.
So, on with the tour...this is the conservatory near the beautiful gardens. The garden's were designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, who also designed New York's Central Park, the Jefferson Memorial and many other outstanding projects.
We strolled through the rose garden...
Don't you just love the color of this rose!
Then we made our way up closer to the house and enjoyed the shrub garden, esplanade and especially the Italian Garden.
I loved this darling statue! He was in the Italian Garden, which design concept dates back to the 16th century.
Here are a couple views of the land surrounding Biltmore.
My friends Ann and Paula. We had so much fun, I don't think we stopped talking and laughing for the 4 days we were together!!
We went to visit the farm animals at the farm yard and then toured the winery and enjoyed the wine tasting! The wine was wonderful and I will be ordering some to give out this Christmas. Here is a pic of the Wine and Champagne Cellar.
To be continued...
We have been talking and dreaming about visiting the fabulous Biltmore House in Asheville, NC for a while now and that is where we went! Have you ever been there? It is truly magnificent and certainly a place to put on your "places I want to visit" list.
Come along with me on a little tour. As the old saying goes, "the pictures don't do it justice".
We got there a little late in the afternoon due to my flight problems (that is another story in itself - note, you don't want to fly with me, I always have issues - I actually think it's O'Hare airport, ugh). Anywho, we knew we wouldn't have time to tour the house so we decided to see the gardens and surrounding points of interest on the estate.
So, on with the tour...this is the conservatory near the beautiful gardens. The garden's were designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, who also designed New York's Central Park, the Jefferson Memorial and many other outstanding projects.
We strolled through the rose garden...
Don't you just love the color of this rose!
Then we made our way up closer to the house and enjoyed the shrub garden, esplanade and especially the Italian Garden.
I loved this darling statue! He was in the Italian Garden, which design concept dates back to the 16th century.
Here are a couple views of the land surrounding Biltmore.
My friends Ann and Paula. We had so much fun, I don't think we stopped talking and laughing for the 4 days we were together!!
We went to visit the farm animals at the farm yard and then toured the winery and enjoyed the wine tasting! The wine was wonderful and I will be ordering some to give out this Christmas. Here is a pic of the Wine and Champagne Cellar.
To be continued...
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Michael's Summer Camp Adventures
Michael has really enjoyed being at Summer Day Camp so far. He's really starting to swim well and has made a lot of new friends! Each week they go on Field Trips to some cool place. Last week they happened to go to the Milwaukee Public Museum. Here are a couple of photos from that trip.
Here is Michael and his group, he's the last one on the right.
This is a great photo - they have a butterfly vivarium (Latin, literally for "place of life")(fancy, schmancy word, eh?) at the museum and Michael met a new friend!
Here is Michael and his group, he's the last one on the right.
This is a great photo - they have a butterfly vivarium (Latin, literally for "place of life")(fancy, schmancy word, eh?) at the museum and Michael met a new friend!
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
So It's The Laughter...
Can you pick me out of the class photo below?
Yep, this is me!
~we will remember, whenever we remember, the way we were~
Yep, this is me!
~we will remember, whenever we remember, the way we were~
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Happy Mother's Day!
Even though it was a long, cold winter, this spring the flowers have been just outstanding and many have bloomed earlier than in Springs past.
Here is a photo of one of my azalea's - it's outstanding this spring! Behind it is my trellis with my Clematis, it has some new sprouts growing up from the ground but nothing on last years wood - which you're supposed to leave - we'll see how this blooms in a few months.
Michael and I worked on my planters and flower pots the other day. I found kids gardening gloves for him and we also found these lovlies - horned violeta, I think they are adorable!
Who doesn't love Gerbera Daisy's?
Happy Sunday, Happy Mother's Day!
Here is a photo of one of my azalea's - it's outstanding this spring! Behind it is my trellis with my Clematis, it has some new sprouts growing up from the ground but nothing on last years wood - which you're supposed to leave - we'll see how this blooms in a few months.
Michael and I worked on my planters and flower pots the other day. I found kids gardening gloves for him and we also found these lovlies - horned violeta, I think they are adorable!
Who doesn't love Gerbera Daisy's?
Happy Sunday, Happy Mother's Day!
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