Certainly a Cowan Event

Jeff and Kelly were married last weekend and we were lucky enough to travel to Westport, Ontario for the momentous occasion. Definitely a Cowan bash...the ceremony was beautifully meaningful and the reception was a blast. So thankful that my family happened upon the Cove so many years ago and that we were enveloped into this loving and amazing family. So many special moments with the Cowans...

The American Psycho

I am so trying to leave this morning to drive up to Canada for Jeff and Kelly's wedding, but I had to take time to post after our exciting night at football practice. After Joey was laid out by a crushing tackle, with some encouragement from his coaches Joey popped back up and the switch was flipped. If you have ever watched Joey play sports, he is the most laid back easy going kid fairly non-agressive, until he is knocked down or beat by another kid...then watch out. The switch was flipped...he made a number of impressive tackles. Last night Joey was dubbed the "American Psycho" by his coaches as he was asked to lead the end of the night All-hands-in-"Go-Indians" chant. As we were leaving, after each of the coaches came over to comment on Joey's stellar and surprising performance, I made the comment to Joe that Joey was no longer anonymous on the team. "Big ears" aka Joey..."What's anonymous?" The coaches are watching you now kid. They have seen what you can do...it is on.

So after screwing up my chance at visiting my brother in Canada (because of an expired passport)...I at least was lucky enough to spend the day with my aunts, cousins, mom and boys @ Sesame Place. Hoping to be able to cross the border this weekend for Jeff and Kelly's wedding. In other big news...Owen went "pee-pee on the potty!" Carrying the potty, he walked into the living room, put the potty down on the floor and told Joe he had to go pee pee. Sure enough...he did. The following day he peed right on the carpet...maybe not quite so ready.

So tomorrow is my first day back to school...want to throw a tantrum, kicking and screaming that I am not ready to go...certainly understand how my students must feel!

Yes...this boy had surgery today

Three hours after surgery and this little monkey is running around at Joey's football practice. It was a long day at the hospital but surgery went well and Owen, as usual, was an angel. Hopefully he will have a nice little break from CHOP, with his next MRI not scheduled until November. It will be nice to have life get a little closer back to "normal."

Bye Bye Port

If you ask Owen where we are going today, he'll tell you "CHOP." The boy...like his mother...

loves a "plan" so every night we talk about what we are going to do the next day. Today is the day Owen's port will be removed. So as we are getting ready to leave, I find him sitting in his chair reading a Spiderman comic book, chanting bye, bye port.

Such a nice way to spend the day...

Enjoying summer days...

First week of football conditioning...Joey finished strongly. Tonight in 97 degree heat and full pads I am hoping he keeps up that determination he struggled to find the first week. Spending time @ the pool...the only kid I know that eats sushi for lunch instead of a snack bar hot dog...flick and float, a great night of floating on rafts while watching Bolt. Eagles training camp...our ninth year taking Joey, he waited in line 45 minutes to get those balloon hats for he and Owen. Leaving in a few minutes to relax by the pool at Aimee's, since I really don't get to swim at our pool unless you count sitting in the baby pool, I am really looking forward to jumping in the cool water on this hot day!