May 31 - June 5, 2021

We are counting the days till Summer Vacation. 8 school days for Becky and 12 for Ally.

Memorial Day weekend we rested and relaxed and cleaned and organized our house. It was good. We had a family movie night too. Ally always chooses skittles for movie candy. 

Tuesday morning before her second vaccine shot. 





Woo woo


So glad to have that done.

Ally went to school after her shot. The appointment was at 8am so she wasn’t even late. But she came home with a terrible headache and felt pretty crummy the next couple of days.

Lots of sleep.



Cute Cloey picture.

 Friday night smile. 

I also took some pictures of a couple of her sketches. 

May 16-30, 2021

Two weeks. Same old same old routine and stuff.

Looking sporty before school. Gotta love getting white jeans delivered from Target and they fit her and she wears them the next day. 

I was laughing Bc she has her phone in her back pocket like Becky does.



Always breakfast in bed with her pets.







One Saturday there was an end of season celebration with her gymnastics team at a Gokart/Ninja course place.

And school asked for baby pictures for 8th grade graduation. Ally loved these 2.



And this one will forever be a favorite.

Cloey and Becky.


And the monthly Ipsy package came.

Ally also had 3 orthopedist appointments; a follow up, an MRI Bc she still has pain, and an appointment for the MRI results. Next is an Ultrasound.

Ally also had an orthodontist appointment and is continuing with therapy 3 times a week. Busy time.

May 9-15, 2021

Mother’s Day and other adventures.

Ally worked 2 virtual meets at her gym on Mother’s Day, we it was pretty low key. 

But we finished our puzzle!


And she took a selfie with me. And wrote me a very sweet card.

We got Mama a mama T shirt!

Tuesday Ally got her 1st vaccine shot! We are so excited.

Went out for froyo after to celebrate.

Morning snuggles with Daisy.

Wednesday night there was an outdoor movie hosted by one of her classmates. Since there was no school on Thursday Ally went.

Friday Becky and I drove to NY we packed up important papers and momentous from my dad’s house. Michelle came over to help.

Lots of memories in this backyard.

And this house. It was a super long day, we left at 830am and got home at 1130pm. Huge thanks to Aunt Beth for staying at our house the whole time we were away.

Saturday morning was a team gathering to hand out end of season gifts. Ally used to be the tallest now she’s 3rd from the right!

One of the moms made them blankets from the year. Group photos of all their adventures. Pretty awesome.

Meanwhile at home Becky and I worked on a really big project.

New barstools for the kitchen!

And...

A wide screen TV.

Better to game with. (Please note that is Daisy on the beanbag at Ally’s head.

May 2-8, 2021

Doctors appointments. Big happenings with Grandpa Frank. A new injury. A new start with a new team.

Sunday Ally worked the cameras for her new team’s state meet. Several members of her old team were competing in a Regional competition. I was watching that off and on during the day.

Turns out Cloey likes to watch gymnastics too.

We had blankets over our furniture because Cloey was sick. Becky brought her to the ER Animal Hospital on Sunday morning. Cloey was diagnosed with a UTI and after 5 days of antibiotics seems fine.

This cat wants to be anyway near Ally.

And is really enjoying the warm weather and having the windows open. 

Monday, first day of practice with new team!

Wednesday post practice. Icing her sprained ankle!! So not good. 

Thursday fast asleep on the couch after school. She iced her ankle and then took a 2 1/2 hour nap.

After the nap Ally and I watched a movie; A Quiet Place. Very good movie.

The pets. They always want to be near Ally.

Daisy melting into Ally after school on Friday.

Cloey turned 7 this week! 

Ally went to the orthopedist on Saturday morning. Good news; her ankle was sprained. And the ongoing persistent pain she has been having in both of her ankles is likely inflammation. The doctor gave us some things to try and said Ally could resume practice on Monday. We go back in 2 weeks to see if the pain is less.

After the doctor we went to a dog Bakery and got some treats for Cloey (And Daisy). Ally picked out this cannoli for Cloey to celebrate Cloey turning 7.

Cloey loved it!


My dad, Grandpa Frank agreed to move to Columbus Ohio and move into an Assisted Living facility there. I’ve spent many hours getting the paperwork done, arranging his transportation there, and making arrangements to set up his new place. Big decision on his part and I’ve done my best to be as supportive and helpful as I could. I called him every day (sometimes twice a day at his request) and made lists of things he wants.

And another medical thing for Ally. On Monday we met with a neuro-muscular specialist. The rheumatologist wanted to make sure there were not any issues. I’m very happy to report that Ally continues to have a clean bill of health with no current major diagnosis. The doctors at Children’s hospital have been really fantastic.