The weekend started on Friday for us with a visit from Dennis and Tina, up from Cape Girardeau. It included our traditional lunch at Red Robin, which we have been doing for years. By the way, I recommend the turkey burger and extra spice on the french fries. Friday night the girls and I had our first Sonic Drive In experience. We ordered all kinds of food and ice cream and ate in the back seat while rocking to music and watching a movie on the DVD player. Needless to say, my back seat needs some cleaning up. Saturday I had the opportunity to experience my first four-year-old birthday party. Emma's friend Luke had a great pirate themed party with all kinds of activities. Hopefully we can make Emma's next birthday party just as fun -- if you remember, her fourth birthday fell on the evening of Jen's funeral but we did our best to make it something special. Saturday night the girls had a sleepover at Nana's while I went out with my brother and friends and had a good time. Sunday was a perfect golf day so Jan and I headed out for an afternoon round. Thanks to our wonderful neighbors the Ziekle's for spending the afternoon with the girls. They had a great time and wouldn't stop talking about it last night. I still have Peighton on a monitor and heard her talking about going swimming even after I put her to bed. I'll spend part of the week on the East Coast, while the girls will be back at home with our nanny Stephanie. She has been with us for several months now and is doing a very, very good job. It takes a special person with a lot of patience to step into the situation we are in. The girls really enjoy her being around. She even does my laundry!
Here is a sneak peek at the vehicle magnets being created for the Jennifer Ireland Foundation. I know we are inundated with magnetic ribbons these days, but why not add another one? There's plenty of square footage on our big ol' gas guzzlers these days! Thanks to Jeff Meyer and the people at Ad Trends for all of their help with the ribbons and much more.
Sounds like you had a fantastic weekend ! I'm glad you are able to get some golf time in there, as well ! The magnets look great ! Can't wait to see them on the foundation website !
Posted by: Lisa Thomas | June 04, 2007 at 10:35 AM
Glad to hear your weekend was great! I love the magnets and can't wait to have one for my car!!! They look awesome! Jennifer is proud...I am sure! Have a great week! God Bless.
Posted by: Becky | June 04, 2007 at 01:04 PM
Hey Chris,
Sounds like a great weekend. I really liked the magnet and it will look great on my car. hope you and the girls have a wonderful week.
Monica Burton
Posted by: monica burton | June 04, 2007 at 02:38 PM
i love the magnet! sounds like your life is going really well! im sure its nice to have a relaxing summer! hope all is well
Posted by: Annmarie | June 04, 2007 at 03:41 PM
WOW! The magnets look great, can't wait to get one for my car! Glad to here that you & the girls are doing good.
Posted by: amy copple | June 04, 2007 at 10:01 PM
Chris,
I have to share with you. Ever since I found this website, back in January I have become attached to it. For some reason, I felt a small connection, probably since Jen was so young and had young daughters, like myself, although I only have one. I check the site daily and pray for your family every night. Jen's story and your courage has pushed me to do more, and reach out. I have a conference call on Thursday with the Crawl for Cancer to organize a first ever Crawl in Indianapolis. Today, I went back to January and was reading and looking at some gorgeous pictures of Jen. I suddenly became very warm, and my hands had a tingling sensation. I am MUCH to young for hot flashes. At that moment, 'Angel' by Sarah McLaughlin came on the radio, immediately followed by 'How to Save a Life' by The Fray. I just had to share to you, and to the public how much your family has changed my life in such a positive way. I hope that we can make the Indianapolis Crawl a tradition ! Thank you !
Posted by: Lisa Thomas | June 05, 2007 at 09:56 AM