Yaho it's 79 degrees outside, sunny, & bright - I'm so glad Spring has sprung on us.  I understand MD was in the 50's yesterday that's quite an improvement you go guys can't wait until Spring is there for you too:)  This has been a hectic week, went to the vets with Hank, gym, store, drug store, it seems like it's been non-stop all week.  This weekend we have returning players sign-up for the football team, and a plant/lawn show at the Youth Center which is always a great event.  In light of this terrible cold we have to replace our fruit trees so we're hoping to get lots of information at the show.  I think I mentioned a couple of months ago that we plan on redoing the entrance to our property so we also hope to get some planting information on "minimum" maintenance plants.  I hope we can get it started before it gets to hot outside to work.

Dad's been doing okay.  He has a nurse coming a couple of times a week and starting next week he is going to have physical/occupational therapy at home.  The intention is to try to get him to move around a little so he can breathe better.  I know it's normal but I hate to see him just sit in his chair & do NOTHING, we have our fingers crossed that the PT will help him motivate around a little and maybe help him feel better.

Pat's at the shop doing something with his wood lathe and Sam from the club is on his way over with his trailer so Pat can take a look at it and hopefully fix the leaks that it has.  Like I said, never ending there doesn't seem to be a day that there isn't something to do.

Well, I think I'll fix the coffee pot for tomorrow AM & get ready to do something around the house.  Promise to blog again tomorrow.  Sunshine, hugs, & kisses - remember we love & miss everyone.

Love,

Patty

Yea, it's already 63 degrees and it's only 11:00AM - thank God for the sunshine.  We are going to have temps near 80's later this week - can't wait for the change it is well over due.  I think we're going to ride dueling tractors today and get the grass (or should I say weeds) cut.  I know my tractor misses being used and I sure have missed having to cut the grass.  I know in a month or so I'll be dreading the cutting but today I'm looking forward to putting on my I-Pod and cutting away.

Racquetball tournament worked out pretty good for Pat & Donnie I think they played 3 rounds before they got put out.  All of us had a good time and they played great - go guys we're proud of you.  After the tournament we left and had lunch together it was a nice lunch with wonderful friends.  In case any of the fellow "weight" challenge group is wondering, we all had salad for lunch so Pat & Donnie didn't blow the diet -sorry:):)

Well, I think I'll change my clothes & get ready to cut some grass - YA HO:):)  I'll blog later.

Hugs,

Patty

Well guys it's been a couple of days since I blogged so I thought I'd sit down for a few minutes & update everyone on things in Florida.  As you can see our weather has warmed up a little (very little) and the sun is shinning so I guess I can't complain.  Pat & I have been busy with gym, doctors appointments, and errands in general.  He's getting ready to play a team racquetball tournament which starts tomorrow with Donnie one of his regular racquetball partners.  His neck is feeling better since he had some treatment done to it so I think he'll be fine.  You know Patrick he doesn't care if he wins or looses as long as he gets to play.  This is Donnie's first tournament but I know he'll do fine.

Dad is Dad, just sitting around reading & listening/watching TV.  Aside from that, nothing else new around here.  I promise to post after the weekend tournament is over & let you know how they did.  Enjoy your weekend hopefully you'll have some nice sunshine & a little warmer temps.

Hugs & Kisses,

Patty

Hey guys just a short note before Patrick & I dart out the door.  It's only 56 degrees but sunny, can't wait for the warmer temperatures which we're suppose to get late this weekend.  Aside from our regular gym adventure daily there isn't much going on.  Pat still has a terrible stiff neck but in a few minutes we're leaving so the acupunture specialist at our gym can give him some treatment.  He's trying to get ready for the racquetball tournament this weekend and his neck doesn't seem to be making much progress so it's treatment time.  Some of our fellow gym friends have utilized his services & are very pleased so we're both looking forward to the treatment hopefully he'll get some immediate relief.

Pat's working on a beautiful deep wooden vase I imagine it will be a couple of weeks before he gets to "cure" it but once it's done I'll be certain he takes pictures and we get them posted.  Aside from the wood work and keeping things going around the house nothing much is new for him either.  It seems like the days starts early and is over before you realize it.  Honestly as we get older I think the days get shorter.

Well, I think I'll close & change my top before we're ready to head out.  I'll blog again tomorrow.  Have a super duper night:)

Hugs & Kisses,

Patty

Where the heck did February go?  I can't believe we're already into March and yes, Spring is approaching (and so is Pat's B-Day).  It's beautiful 69 degrees this early evening with only 30% humidity - WOW it's the kind of day you love being outside.  We started out the day at the gym and boy is the routine rough after missing two days last week but it is all worth it.  Once you get started time seems to fly and you're finished before you know it.  Pat's has had a stiff neck since last Thursday so his racquetball game was off and he got pounded by his opponents and partner with the ball but you guys know him, he's like an old Timex watch he takes the beatin and keep on tickin. I think that's how they said & spelled it:)

What a busy week, haircut tomorrow for Pat, doctor on Thursday for both of us, and I can't remember what's on the calendar for Friday.  I know this week will go quickly.  Tomorrow it is suppose to rain (again) but the weather is warm so I can tolerate the rain.  However, our cold weather (like yours) isn't over they are calling for colder temperatures beginning Wednesday but hopefully not as cold as it's been over the past couple of months.  I know we've broken records for temperatures and freezing weather so don't feel alone - we've had it also.

No special plans for dinner, I think Dad and I will have pasta with chicken and Pat will probably have a salad.  The weight competition is still on at the gym I don't think the final weigh-in is until April so this month is his last strict dieting month.  Once he posts pictures from our weekend trip you'll see the change in his weight - I definately think he's lost plenty I'm ready for the challenge to be over.  He hasn't weighed since the weigh-in so I have no idea how much he's lost but it's plenty.

Okay guys I'll call it quits and let the dogs outside.  Stay in, stay warm, and remember we love & miss you all.

Hugs,

Patty

WOW what a weekend in Orlando.  We started Friday early AM at the Colin Cowherd show at ESPN World of Sports at Disney.  All I can say is he does one heck of a show, during commercials he takes questions, takes photos, just a down to earth guy.  If you like Colin & his show ever comes to your area he is a must to see.  Pat will be posting some photos soon.  After the show we headed to downtown Orlando for the Nike Football Conference.  We had one packed weekend of classes, socializing, eating, etc. but it was well worth the trip.  Information galore, and go go go from one speaker to the next.  I learned things about football that I had never given thought to.  I'm really anxious for our kids football season to start I think it will be lots of fun - a reminder of MD for Patrick and the many many years he spent coaching there.

One of Dad's church friends, Joel, came to the house over the weekend and spent hours on end with Dad for us, many thanks to him and to Donnie from the gym for checking on Dad.  Dad had an uneventful weekend (thank God) and I know he was glad for us to come home.  We missed him & worried but the trip was a much needed pleasure even though it was a "working" pleasure. 

Pat's back at the warehouse checking things out since we were gone.  I know everything is fine, but the check-in was in line for him.  I spent about an hour going through e-mail and still have messages to tend to.  What did we do before the computer????

Well guys just thought I'd drop a note and let everyone know we are home and doing fine.  I'll blog again tomorrow as I know I'll probably turn in early tonight.

Stay in, stay warm, & cuddle with your sweetie.

Hugs & Kisses,

Patty

Hi guys just thought I'd drop a brief blog before I start packing for this weekends trip.  Off this AM to the grocery store then the the school where our future football team attends to do sign-ups prior to the official registration.  We had a great response and took the names & numbers of 25 plus potential players.  Taking into consideration the return players from last year we should have a good official sign-up in March.  I think Pat and the other coaches have their jobs cut out for them but Patrick will love the challenge.

Leaving tomorrow AM for Orlando for the football conference - I know it will be quite a bit of work but also a lot of fun.  All or most of the coaches from our area will be there so we'll get to meet a lot of new people.  From what Pat's said Nike offers great training sessions so I'm certain we'll walk away from there with alot of information. 

Our weather (cold front) has moved in again and it's chilly outside today not suppose to warm up until Sunday.  Oh well, most of our weekend will be inside the hotel thank God it's big and nice.  Dad has plenty of people coming by to check on him for us, so we don't have to many worries.  I know we're not that far away but it's the thought of leaving him that bothers us.  I know he'll be fine, but I also know it will be a lot of worrying for us as well.

Well, I think I'll finish drinking my cup of coffee then head back to pack our suitcase.  I promise to update everyone Sunday or Monday.  Have a super weekend, stay inside, stay warm, and cuddle with your sweetie.

Hugs & Kisses,

Patty

YaHooo it's like summer outside.  Rain from last night & early AM cleared early today and the sun has been shinning (thank God).  Gym routine was normal today, my Trainer went a little easy on me I haven't been feeling the best this week.  Tomorrow wraps up our week since we have football recruiting at the school on Thursday along with early grocery shopping for the week.  Off Friday to Orlando for the Nike Football clinic so I guess you won't be hearing from me after Thursday until Sunday or Monday because I'll be away.

I'm nervous about leaving Dad but I do have several people coming to spend time with him and I know he'll be okay.  My dogs are a bigger hassel then anything having to go outside so often.  Oh well, the worst that can happen is they will have an accident and we'll clean it when we get home on Sunday.  I know both of us need a break and are looking forward to getting away.  Colin Coherd will be in Orlando Thursday and Friday we've left a message for tickets but haven't heard back I guess the show was filled already.

Left-overs for dinner tonight with fresh vegetables.  I think Pat's having his normal chicken noodle soup - his favorite meal.

Well, I think I'll close & do a few things around the house.  I'll blog again tomorrow.  Have a safe quiet night.

Love,

Patty

Yep you guessed it, miserable and rainy.  We had beautiful weather & sunshine this AM but the change has happened and it has rained on/off for about the last hour plus.  Weather man said we have another cooler front moving in on Friday - oh well, looks like our spell of nice warm sunshine is about to come to an end this weekend.  We're off to Orlando for our Football Conference it will be warmer there then here or I should say it usually is warmer there then here.

Pat's checking out the rosters for the upcoming football year, Dad's in his chair reading and I'm getting ready to start cooking for the night.  It's early but at least I'll have it finished and ready to relax.  We watched the movie Amelia (Earhart story) this afternoon with Hilary Swank and Richard Gere great movie for a nice cold evening if you haven't already seen it.

Well, I think I'll get ready to cook dinner.  Stay inside, stay warm - hugs & kisses,

Love,

Patty

WOW we're warm again - thank God.  I actually would like it a little warmer but I'm not complaining.  Unfortunately it looks like the clouds are moving in and we're going to get the rain they predicted.  Oh well, I guess it's better then snow, or at least it will feel better then cold miserable snow.  Nothing really new, just our typical restful Sunday getting ready for the gym tomorrow AM.  Dad's in his chair reading & listening to the Olympics, Pat's at the warehouse (his home away from home) probably working on the lathe.

Football seminar was great, can't wait until next weekend when we go to the Nike one in Orlando.  I dread leaving Dad but Pat & I desperately need a break even if it is the seminar.  Actually we're both looking forward to it, I know I'll learn plenty Pat could probably teach it for them.

Okay, time to make Hamburger Pie for dinner.  I'll blog tomorrow.

Hugs,

Patty