Today you would have turned 68 years young. Today, I did something for Ian that I swore to you I would never do. He asked and I couldn't say no. I sucked up my fear and went for it. I held back tears the entire time thinking about the last time....
I rode the ferris wheel at the fair.
I remember it so clearly. I knew you hated them, but I wanted to ride so bad. We got on and rode around one turn. We stopped at the top of the next turn and there we sat for 45 minutes. I was a little older than Ian, but I remember you talking to me the entire time. You had to have been just as scared as I was, if not more so. You pointed out all the things we could see from that high. You told me that there was no problem, that they were probably just helping someone out of one of the cars below. You kept me calm.
When they finally got us down, I remember telling you that I would never, ever ride one of those things again. And, I haven't until today when this little blond imp with the cutest dimples asked me to ride it. After we made a couple of rotations, he confessed that he really didn't like it. And, I confessed that I didn't either. He asked me why I agreed to ride it if I didn't like it. I explained that I would do anything for him because I had been taught by one of the best - you! We decided together that we wouldn't ride it again.
For my efforts, I got a kiss at the top of the wheel from my baby. It made it all worthwhile!
Happy Birthday Mom. Ian and I love you and miss you . And, I am not sorry that I broke my promise to never ride a ferris wheel.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Playing Games
Mark's nephew, Walter, came to visit a few weeks ago and Ian talked him into playing Candy*Land!
Who knew that 'Uncle Bud' was such a softy?!?!?
Who knew that 'Uncle Bud' was such a softy?!?!?
Some Fun Pictures
A huge lightsaber fight ensued right after this picture.
Did Spiderman or Boba Fett win?
My money is on Boba Fett, but I couldn't resist posting this pic of Aunt Sherry!
Ian being 'beat up' by our friend Brian.
Brian has 4 kids and understands a good Jedi attack when he sees one!
And on top of that, Brian does amazing woodworking.
Do all moms allow their children to make volcanoes on the kitchen counter?