Boris - Nov. 17, 2004 - Sept. 12, 2010

Dear Boris,

You were the best dog a man could ever hope to share his life with. Each and every morning you were there to tell me hello. I never once took for granted the moments I was able to spend with you walking the neighborhood, walking around the show ring, or scratching your giant head. Boris, I love you. I will never forget you and the joy you brought to the family. You fought hard against your disease, and for that I commend you. In your dogged stoicism, I didn't fully realize the pain and suffering you endured daily, yet you still managed to love your family to the fullest extent. You fought to the very end, to the point where basic life functions began to elude you. I hope one day I can live up to how much fortitude you displayed in the waning months of your life. Boris, I am truly sorry your journey down here with us was so short-lived. You were able to lie at our feet while we said our goodbyes and the fade to blackness was pain free and liberating for you. Thank you, my friend, for all that we were able to experience together. You are gone from my sight Boris, but you will never be forgotten.

Victory!!!!

First victory game of the season for Notre Dame! Notre Dame 23 Purdue 12.

Of course we were all ramped up for the first game of the season and so the boys wanted to put on their shirts and show their spirit.

Thank you to our family back east that sent us shirts for the college football season. The boys have their ND shirts and Michigan shirts ready to be worn. Not sure how we are going to handle next weeks game when ND plays Michigan. I guess they will have to switch shirts at half time. :-)

Ethan kept telling us throughout the game that he wanted to go to Notre Dame and see the golden dome. We kept telling him that soon we will go there and see it...but he kept telling us "No, I want to go right now!!!"

Sorry little man...we aren't going to get there until next year, hopefully! Great way to start the new season. I was impressed on Brain Kelly and his interviews...much better than Charlie. But Charlie had a good year or two.

Let's go Irish!!

P.S. Sorry had to put a picture of Emalia in there...she was helping us celebrate!

Bubba Keg

Recently we have been experimenting with the new recipes and cooking on the Bubba Keg!

Most recent we cooked a pork loin and potatoes. We marinated the pork in a mojo sauce (super yummy by the way) and the potatoes had butter, cheese, and onions. They both turned out great and the flavors were wonderful!

Great job to the Master Chef Jason!!! He loves to cook on the keg no matter how hot it is outside.

Brendan's B-day Pictures

My Brendan Michael is now 2 years old!! I am not sure where the heck the time went.

Brendan you are extremely independent just like your Big Brother! Of course, everything Ethan does you have to do as well. You two are just like the saying "Monkey see, Monkey do." You are very active just like Ethan but you are always up for some good old cuddling with your momma! I love to sit with you and your blankets and just cuddle.

Your current weight is 31.8 lbs!!! You are just 7 lbs shy from Ethan's weight. I can see us sitting on the football field cheering you on!

We have recently had to take you to daycare and all of the ladies just love you there! They think that you are so cute and sweet. They want me to bring you all the time. But I told them they couldn't have you.

Happy Birthday to my baby boy! Enjoy your "little" years and many more to come.

Love you,
Mommy