Weekend at Home!

Happy 21st Birthday Hayley! This picture was taken after 5 drinks and we were making fun of her lazy eye she gets after drinking. We had a great time at the Cheesecake Factory and she was amazingly surprised after planning the party for two months. I was happy that all of her friends showed up and it was drama free. She received many gifts including: a set of books, picture frame with her playing the guitar and her first cd, coffee mugs with coffee, chocolate and clothes. She started working as a CNA at a nursing home to make extra money for her move to Nashville to become a singer/songwriter. We are all cheering her on. Go Hay!


We had a going away BBQ for everyone on Monday. The first thing Michael did was get out of the car and head straight to the swings. He hasn't swung on swings for about 15 years. I think he had the most fun out of us and was there the whole day. The BBQ food included barbecued oysters, prime rib, and fried clams.

This was the first weekend, we were able to meet our niece and nephew. Shay has been dating Dawn for about a year and she has two kids, Karissa and Logan. We had so much fun with them we didn't want to let them go. They had never been to see the ocean so one of the days we were able to take them. At the beach, we went on the slick track with go-karts. We had a blast and the kids had so much fun. Corey and I spoiled them rotten with games, ice cream and laughter.

Karissa and I on the double slick track karts!

Karissa and Logan enjoying the shops!

UPDATE!

Hey everyone! You probably thought I fell off the planet but Corey and I have been so busy. I finished my treatments for EBV and I felt great for a month but since finals are finishing up, the virus is activated again, so I need to go for more treatments. Spring semester is winding down and graduate school is overrated. I am not learning anything, jumping through many hoops for a certification. I start clinicals this summer, so hopefully by chance I will learn something. Corey got into a MVA at work. He was driving the firetruck to an accident scene and was parked on the side of the highway. It was raining out and some lady blasted him from behind and pushed the firetruck 3 feet. He suffered minor injuries but was off work for two weeks. We are getting excited because we finally get to go home. My parents bought a house and had it remodeled, so we are going to help move them in and my sister is turning 21 and I'm having a surprise bday party for her. I can't believe she is 21, that means I'm old! I am not looking forward to the two day drive but at least we will be driving the truck and have the dogs with us to entertain us. I hope this updates everyone and I'll try to write sooner!