Catching Our Breath

Never ones to let grass grow under our feet we are trying to take a little breather this week as it is not quite so full as more recent weeks. The Pride finished their home games on Sunday which was bittersweet. While it certainly means fewer late nights and maybe only working 6 days a week for the next couple of weeks, it is sad to see the girls go on the road and to the playoffs knowing that we won't see some of them again this year. It also meant it was time for Nana and Grandma to go home for some much needed rest. Our break didn't get off to the best start however as Bradley has come down with the flu (confirmed with the test at the doctor's office yesterday). He actually didn't feel well Saturday after a 3 hour marathon football practice - even went so far as to sleep on the souvenir table while we were prepping the field for Saturday's game! Sunday morning he had a fever and had thrown up! With a confirmed diagnosis his football season is over (and mom is clapping quietly). I really think he's happy he'll be able to play baseball this fall too.

Monday after getting everyone to the airport, I came home to the boys resting and a Happy Birthday cherry pie. Darla, Kevin & Riley came over to help celebrate quietly.

Tuesday came around and TR and George had plans to celebrate the end of the Pride's home season with an off-shore fishing trip. Bradley went to work with me and watched movies all day. TR and George were having a great day fishing - had several fish in the boat - when George lost his prescription Oakley sunglasses when he leaned over the boat to wash his hands (if there was some hair on his head to keep them on this may not have happened - I'll post a pic of George later). Deciding to head in a little after lunch they were approached by the Coast Guard about 27 miles offshore. Little did they know they had traveled into a live-fire exercise. Not wanting to be targets, they quickly sped toward Port Canaveral. On the way into port, the motor suddenly cut off. Try as he might, Mr. Fix It couldn't get the motor to stay running and alas had to call Sea-Tow. Needless to say, it was probably the most expensive Mahi either has ever had. Of course, when the boat made it home it started up immediately!

Since TR has been home taking care of Bradley, he's had a chance to get a few things done around the house - I'm so excited as the closet people are installing our new closet organizers on Monday! Happy Birthday to me! This also means the last of the carpet has been removed from our house (my closet & TR's closet) - YEAH!!!! We'll take pictures after everything has been installed and moved back in.

Hard to believe but school will be starting here in about 10 days - summer is over for Bradley.