summer

My goodness, it has been a long time since I have written. It has been a very busy summer. I spent the month of July at the lake, with Tom coming up when ever he could. On August 14th, Holly, Andy and the boys came to the lake for a week. We had a great time. The weather was great, much better than it had been in July! We spent one day at Mike and Sandy Radings. We went out on their boat, which the boys weren't too keen on. Mike let Ben "drive", at which point he decided that he really like the boat, but it still wasn't as good as a tractor! As always, dinner was wonderful, Mike always goes way out. Thanks guys, we had a great time!
Another milestone was reached this August when Beckham celebrated his two year anniversary of receiving Jake's heart. Kim put some really great pictures on their blog: http://www.scadlock.blogspot.com. Go check them out. This little boy and his family has come to mean so much to us, we love them all. Thank you for letting us be a part of your life, Scads. It means so much to watch Beck grow and know the heart that beats in his chest is part of our family. We are so glad it is Beckhams!
Thom and Danielle finally got to move home from Albany, yeah!! Thom is not working at Butler. They are buying Danielle's step dads house in Port Gibson (or Byron, I always forget which one it is, LOL) and have been very busy making it feel like home. I'm sure it will be beautiful after they put their own touches in it and make it home. It is such a nice little house, it just needs some TLC! I know they will be happy there. It is so nice having them be only a half hour away.
It is hard to believe that Labor Day weekend is only a week away! We are going to the lake, as we always do for that weekend. Then summer will officially be over, yuck! I am not looking forward to going back to work, but it is a part of life. I will try not to be so busy that I don't keep up with my blog!
See ya soon,
Crystal

Well, the weather is finally taking a turn for the better. I have been out side enjoying the warm weather the past few days. It is amazing how just a few days bring out the flowers. My crocuses are out and the other bulbs are starting to come up as well. I am trying not to get to use to it though, it is not going to last. Every good day gets us closer to spring.

Our friends Tom and Joy from the lake were here last weekend and we had a great time. Went to the house of guitars, Tom and Joy got their pictures taken with one of the owners, Joy was in her glory!! He even signed a calender for her. We played the WII and now Joy is hooked. I bet her arm hurts from bowling! She wants to buy one now. Kathy and David came over for awhile Saturday night. It was a great time. Thanks guys!

The big deal in our house right now is the 47" t.v. Playing the WII on that is really cool! What a great picture. Our old one was starting to die on us. It was only over 11 years old, we got a lot of use out of it. And the HD on this one is great.

This Saturday Holly, Andy and the boys are coming up and we are going to the Strong museum of play. Marc and Mandi are going to meet us their with the girls, then dinner of pizza, either at their house or ours. I can't wait to see the boys, Alex is getting so big. He will be 8 months old in April, where did the time go?

That is it from here. Enjoy the rest of your week, hope the sun shines where ever you are!

Well, this was suppose to be a video, but as you can see it didn't work the way it was suppose to!! Oh well, I am new at all this, I'll get it sooner or later, LOL!!

Grandma getting Alex!! Love his laughter!

Beckham

I just read the Scadlock's blog and found out that Beckham is back in the hospital again with an infection. Please keep this little guy and his family in your prayers.

Jake's heart

Valentines day is a special day for the Scadlock family. They are the family that has Jake's heart. It beats in the chest of their beautiful little boy, Beckham. Every Valentines day they mention Jake in their blog, www.scadlock.blogspot.com. Jake's heart is so loved by this family. And we love Beckham. His life is a struggle, but his warm smile says it all. He is such a happy little boy. We can not express the joy we feel knowing that this family is taking such good care of Jake's heart. The love they have for a little boy they do not even know is overwhelming. But then we don't know Beckham, but we love him and his family like they are ours. It is amazing how these two families have come together through a little heart. Beckham just had another run in with the hospital, but at this time he is home and doing well. We can't thank Kim and Nate enough for letting us share in Beckham's life, for letting us watch the growth of our little heart.

Please remember to be an organ donor. Because of Jake, not only is Beckham alive, but two people have been giving the gift of sight. How wonderful it must be to be giving this gift. What a wonderful gift Holly and Andy gave by making the hard disision to donate Jake's organs. My children are my heros. And Jake is the biggest hero of all! His life may have been short, but the gifts he left behind have brought so much joy to so many. How many of us touch so many people like our little Jake did? I am so proud of him!

On another note, I have one week off, yeah!! It is a much needed break, I just wish the weather was going to be better. On Thrusday Tom and I are going to Niagara Falls for two nights just to get away. I know, who goes to Niagara Falls in February? I don't care if it is going to be cold, just to get away for a few nights will be like heaven! I am taking Scout down to stay with Holly and Andy and Ben is so excited to have him staying for a few days. He is hoping Scout will sleep with him, good luck with that! He might, he loves that little boy. When Alex was born, I took Scout down with me and one night I went to brush my teeth. When I went in to check on Ben, Scout was curled up at the bottom of his bed! He wouldn't stay there, but he might sleep with him if I'm not there. We will see!

That's it from here. Have a good week, I know I will!