The Cabbage Patch

Memorial Day--We Remember

It's Memorial Day weekend.  It's the weekend we should take the time to remember those who gave all for our wonderful country.  I never thought I'd know personally any people killed in action.  I remember my dear friends, Major Edward J Murphy and Major David G. Taylor, Jr.  Thoughts of them bring tears and sadness.  The ache I feel for Dave's death is fresher. 

The St. Petersburg Times has put out an article about Dave.  It's a long one, but it honors his memory.  Please read it and honor him.  Thank you. 

My Favorite Color

HT:  Dawn

Her favorite color is yellow which is also one mine.  The other is purple.

What Your Favorite Color Purple Says About You:

Intuitive --- Seeking --- Creative Kind --- Self-Sacrificing --- Growth Oriented Strong --- Very Wise --- Rare

What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?

My Little Star

No, really, she played a star with her ballet class.  She is in a class with other 5 and 6 year olds.  This particular class is very talented (the teacher's words not mine).  Her ankle was still hurting quite a bit on Saturday.  She did perform but limited the leaps and jumps.  She did wonderfully.  I did have a Mama Bear moment when the audience was laughing because she walked on stage instead of doing arabesque jumps.  They thought she didn't know her steps.  Anyway, it didn't ruin the moment.  I was so proud of her.  She rested for two and half days.  She danced so very well.  I could tell her ankle was bothering her, but she did a fabulous job.  I couldn't take pictures of the actual dance (copyright issues) but I did take before and after pictures.

Showing me she could stand on her right ankle.

There's my nephew!!!

Pumpkin, after that full day of birthday fun, decided she'd had enough and fell asleep towards the end of the first act.  She slept through the entire all the applause.  She slept until we arrived home only to wake and not want to sleep.

The ballet school is a classical ballet school.  They only teach ballet and it's a very good school.  I appreciate what they do for these girls (and one boy).  The recital is an actual ballet that the girls from the youngest to oldest perform--it was written by a local person (well, she lives in the state) for the school.  The teacher coordinates and works with the author to choreograph a wonderful show.  This year it was "A Princess Tale:  Lesedi's Ribbon".  It was magical. 

Here's one more shot of my little star.

Pumpkin's Birthday

Embarrassed at all the attention when we sang "Happy Birthday".

Look Who's 2!!

Such is Life

I can't even begin to tell you how busy I've been.  I made too many commitments and bent over backwards to fulfill them all.  So, now I'm really far behind on my packing for vacation.  I won't go into my busy week, but here's what we did today.

Pumpkin is celebrating her second birthday day tomorrow and Sister has her ballet recital tomorrow so before rehearsal, we went to Sears for portraits.  The pictures turned out beautifully.  Pumpkin was her sassy self while Sister took beautiful portraits.  She's sitting in all of them because she sprained her ankle.  She, hopefully, will be able to perform without too many of the jumps, etc (she'll have to walk through it). 

Here are some pictures:

Icing her ankle.  I don't know how she stands the ice.

Her spirits are up. 

Poor Honey bumped her head (left forehead near her hairline) while sleeping.  She woke up with a huge goose egg.  She doesn't remember it.  I couldn't get a good angle for the shot.

The almost 2 year old.

And, finally, here's my darling boy, who is finishing up his second session of The Listening Program.  He's been so diligent.  The results are for another post, but there were definite changes.

Blogging Break

My plate is full--actually, it's overflowing so I'm taking a blogging break.  I will be back in about a week or so.  I'm going to try not to read blogs either so don't write so many wonderful posts!!!

I will pray for all of you and your intentions.

Postage Increase

Remember, it costs 41 cents to mail a letter starting tomorrow.  My poor family.  My parents and my sister thought the rate had increased already.  They've been adding extra postage to their letters since the beginning of the month.

Mr. Darcy!!

Have I ever mentioned how much I love Jane Austen?  And that my favorite is Pride and Prejudice?

It seems I tied between Darcy and Edward Ferrars.  Hmmm....

HT:  Dawn

You scored as Darcy. Your husband/boyfriend is most like Mr. Darcy of Pride & Prejudice. A beloved hero, he may be quieter and sometimes mistaken as proud, but in reality he has the most thoughtful generous nature. He appreciates good character and is extremely devoted to those he cares for. As a couple, you enjoy the company of those closest to you and may engage in thought-provoking conversations. Edward Ferrars 90% Darcy 90% Col. Brandon 75% Captain Wentworth 70% Tilney 70% Edmund Bertram 45% Knightley 35% Who is Your Jane Austen Boyfriend/Husband? created with QuizFarm.com

Prayer Requests

I have some prayer requests for some friends of mine:

• My wonderful IRL friend needs some prayers for her 8 year old daughter.  Her older brother returned to Iraq after R&R a few weeks ago, her dad is leaving shortly for his deployment to Iraq and her other older brother is leaving soon to enlist in the Army.  This Army life can be tough emotionally for these young ones.  Please say a prayer for her and her family.  And, of course, for all the families in these situations.
• The father of a friend from college, one of Ben's best men (he couldn't decide so he had two), has an aggressive brain tumor deep in his brain.  Please when pray for Ed Hickey, father of 5 grown children.
• Another one of my IRL friends posted about a young lady in Ireland whose baby has been diagnosed, at 4 months in utero, with anencephaly.  She wants to go to England to have an abortion.  They've ruled in her favor.  Please pray for this baby and mother.  And, my IRL friend's husband is due home soon from Iraq for R&R.  I know she would appreciate prayers for a safe journey.

Thank you all.  I know you are all such great prayer warriors.  God bless.  Have a great weekend and Happy Mother's Day!!!