Friday, December 24, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Connor Harold Garfield Keenan-Eakins
It's a sad day in our house. We lost a member of our family that was loved very much.
When I got Connor it was on Oct 4, 2002 at the Grapevine Animal Shelter. I was on Petfinder.com and saw this adorable orange fuzzbutt with the look of 'Will you be my Mom?' and after 4 days of deciding if I wanted another cat (since I had Satine) I decided that I would be his Mom.
And then the roller coaster life began....
He put up with Satine beating up on him reminding he that no matter what he was still a "guest" in the house.
He adored Adam.
I called him my weather vane because 10 minutes before it started thundering and lightening Connor was looking for a cabinet to hide in.
For the past couple of days Connor has been acting up (more than usual) and we decided to bring him to the vet to see what was going on.
We found out that Connor was very sick. Adam and I talked to the Doctor this afternoon with all the options. He told us it was our decision and what ever we decided it was up to us. After talking about it again we decided to let him go.
We stayed until it was time to do the next step. I rocked him and told him that he was a good cat (even if he was a pain in the butt at times), that we would miss him a lot, to make sure and see my Mom and other family members in Heaven and not to poop on Gods floor.
He will be missed.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
When I got Connor it was on Oct 4, 2002 at the Grapevine Animal Shelter. I was on Petfinder.com and saw this adorable orange fuzzbutt with the look of 'Will you be my Mom?' and after 4 days of deciding if I wanted another cat (since I had Satine) I decided that I would be his Mom.
And then the roller coaster life began....
He put up with Satine beating up on him reminding he that no matter what he was still a "guest" in the house.
He adored Adam.
I called him my weather vane because 10 minutes before it started thundering and lightening Connor was looking for a cabinet to hide in.
For the past couple of days Connor has been acting up (more than usual) and we decided to bring him to the vet to see what was going on.
We found out that Connor was very sick. Adam and I talked to the Doctor this afternoon with all the options. He told us it was our decision and what ever we decided it was up to us. After talking about it again we decided to let him go.
We stayed until it was time to do the next step. I rocked him and told him that he was a good cat (even if he was a pain in the butt at times), that we would miss him a lot, to make sure and see my Mom and other family members in Heaven and not to poop on Gods floor.
He will be missed.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Five years ago today.....
Baby's First Picture
Originally uploaded by FlipSide3
Adam and I took the day off and he went with me to meet the baby Dr. She said "Lets see what this little peanut looks like" and this is what we saw...
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
My Mother's Day Gift....
I finally got to have my Mother's Day gift. I got tickets to see one of my favorite bands RUSH (yes they are still together...yes they still make records...yes I am a fan)
The last time I saw Rush was November 1996. They were wonderful. But I am a little bias because I've seen them every two years or so since 1988.
Since 1997 when they come to town they have been playing at Superpages.com center.
So what is different from this tour and the one 14 years ago? Only this...We're all 14 years older.
They were AWESOME and like wine BETTER WITH AGE!
They did two new songs from their new album "That we are going to work on when ever we find the time"
They look like they are having a lot of fun but they always do when I see them.
Neil: when it started I told Adam "now you will know why I call him the drum god". He said after it was over "seeing him play is worth the money"
Geddy: still has the voice and those high notes
Alex: great solo before "Closer to the Heart" and tore it up on 'Working Man'
Set 1:
Video Intro (Rash: The Real History of Rush Act 1)
The Spirit of Radio
Time Stand Still
Presto
Stick It Out
Workin' Them Angels
Leave That Thing Alone
Faithless
BU2B
Freewill
Marathon
Subdivisions
Intermission ("we're getting older by the minute so we're going to take a break" Geddy Lee)
Set 2:
Video Intro (Rash: The Real History of Rush Act 2)
Tom Sawyer
Red Barchetta
YYZ
Limelight
The Camera Eye
Witch Hunt
Vital Signs
Caravan
Drum Solo (Love 4 Sale)
Closer to the Heart (with Alex acoustic intro)
2112 Overture/Temples of Syrinx
Far Cry
Encore:
La Villa Strangiato
Working Man
Video Outro (I Still Love You Man)
I really cannot wait until I see them again!!! Thank you Adam for the wonderful Mother's Day gift!!!
and while everyone was filing out they played "Closer to the Heart"....POLKA STYLE!
The last time I saw Rush was November 1996. They were wonderful. But I am a little bias because I've seen them every two years or so since 1988.
Since 1997 when they come to town they have been playing at Superpages.com center.
So what is different from this tour and the one 14 years ago? Only this...We're all 14 years older.
They were AWESOME and like wine BETTER WITH AGE!
They did two new songs from their new album "That we are going to work on when ever we find the time"
They look like they are having a lot of fun but they always do when I see them.
Neil: when it started I told Adam "now you will know why I call him the drum god". He said after it was over "seeing him play is worth the money"
Geddy: still has the voice and those high notes
Alex: great solo before "Closer to the Heart" and tore it up on 'Working Man'
Set 1:
Video Intro (Rash: The Real History of Rush Act 1)
The Spirit of Radio
Time Stand Still
Presto
Stick It Out
Workin' Them Angels
Leave That Thing Alone
Faithless
BU2B
Freewill
Marathon
Subdivisions
Intermission ("we're getting older by the minute so we're going to take a break" Geddy Lee)
Set 2:
Video Intro (Rash: The Real History of Rush Act 2)
Tom Sawyer
Red Barchetta
YYZ
Limelight
The Camera Eye
Witch Hunt
Vital Signs
Caravan
Drum Solo (Love 4 Sale)
Closer to the Heart (with Alex acoustic intro)
2112 Overture/Temples of Syrinx
Far Cry
Encore:
La Villa Strangiato
Working Man
Video Outro (I Still Love You Man)
I really cannot wait until I see them again!!! Thank you Adam for the wonderful Mother's Day gift!!!
and while everyone was filing out they played "Closer to the Heart"....POLKA STYLE!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
So did you cry when you dropped your kids off at their first day of school???
So...First day of school start off....
I wake up at 7:18AM...Because my phone alarm doesn't go off at 7AM because it's set for 7PM. Great.
Katie is up, eats, gets dressed.
I get lunches ready.
It is raining!
Adam goes to work.
I get Randal up, dressed and fed.
I remember I have to clean out the van... I clean out one side and go to the other side.
Won't let me in.
Realize that the van inside lights are on...
BATTERY IS DEAD!
Call up Rick who says "I'll take them don't worry"
Randal is running all over the place.
Get a hold of his "bak-pak!" and brings it into his sisters room and takes EVERYTHING out. There he is holding his diapers and saying "ath-oom Mommy!"
I get the "bak-pak" and put everything in. toss it in the kitchen and put the gate up.
I try the car again (because I can't believe I was that STUPID to leave the lights in the car on!) and then go to the door where my son LOCKS the door! I have my keys (THANK GOD) and open the door.
I ask Katie to find her brother. He is in the "ath-oom" sitting on the tiny "possessed" potty (it makes music when you actually do something) saying "ath-oom Mommy!" get him out of the bathroom, put him in the living room put the gate up in the hallway.
I call up Adam and leave a message.
Rick comes over, get the kids in the car drive to the preschool. Just about at the preschool when I hear my phone go off...I know it's my brother because the ring tone is Katie saying "Mommy! Uncle Bill is on the phone!" I tell him to call in an hour. Phone rings when I get off with him and it's the dentist reminding me that I have an appointment tomorrow at 9:15.
Go to Starbucks (since I have a dentist appointment tomorrow and I was planning on doing this if the VAN WORKED) then go to the house and get the van out of the garage. Get the jumper cables, get the car jumped, thank Rick again, and drive around.
Come home and turn on the radio. Doesn't work. Going to put the van in the shop on Thursday (needs an oil change anyways) and see if they can work on that (and the check engine light that has been on)
Call up my brother (who I find is also having a crappy day) and talk to him for over an hour...I really needed the laugh.
So in answer to everyone's question NO I didn't cry...not because I was strong...it was because I had stuff going on I didn't have time to cry...
But tomorrow is a different story.
Monday, August 09, 2010
Friday, August 06, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Like my Mothers come to past, eleven years has gone so fast.
Song of the day.....
For My Mom....It's been 11 years since she died.
I miss you Mom....There isn't a day that I don't think of you.
With Love,
Bridget, Adam, Bill, Ana, James, Katie Ellen, and Randal
For My Mom....It's been 11 years since she died.
I miss you Mom....There isn't a day that I don't think of you.
With Love,
Bridget, Adam, Bill, Ana, James, Katie Ellen, and Randal
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway....Day 2
Song of the day.....
Joplin, Mo to Coal Valley, IL
Joplin, Mo to Coal Valley, IL
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway....
Song of the day....
We are on our way to Il to visit Grandma B. We will be stopping in Joplin, Mo tonight and then be in Coal Valley tomorrow night. Check the site for updates....
We are on our way to Il to visit Grandma B. We will be stopping in Joplin, Mo tonight and then be in Coal Valley tomorrow night. Check the site for updates....
Monday, July 05, 2010
4th of July
Bubbaman is a Cool Dude!
Katie caught two fish! One catfish (about 6 inches long) and a Sun fish
Katie had smores...
Katie caught two fish! One catfish (about 6 inches long) and a Sun fish
Katie had smores...
Monday, June 21, 2010
Update.
So it's been a LONG time since we have updated this....
December:
Eakins Family Picutre
The Rader Twins
(I made the stockings)
Christmas
It SNOWED Christmas Eve/Christmas Day.
Enough to make this snowman and for us to have a snowball fight!
then it snowed again in Febuary! (more than in December)
Two weeks after that Adam and I were in Las Vegas!
In Celebration of me turing 40 I went to see Donny and Marie in concert when we were in Vegas. Since Adam didn't want to go (and I wasn't going to make him) I decided to spend the extra money and get better seats. I was 5 seats away from the stage! Donny Osmond shook my hand when he walked across the table (yes SHOOK my hand!!!)
Connor (our LONG haired cat) got a hair cut
Katie turned 4!
Randal turned 2!
December:
Eakins Family Picutre
The Rader Twins
(I made the stockings)
Christmas
It SNOWED Christmas Eve/Christmas Day.
Enough to make this snowman and for us to have a snowball fight!
then it snowed again in Febuary! (more than in December)
Two weeks after that Adam and I were in Las Vegas!
In Celebration of me turing 40 I went to see Donny and Marie in concert when we were in Vegas. Since Adam didn't want to go (and I wasn't going to make him) I decided to spend the extra money and get better seats. I was 5 seats away from the stage! Donny Osmond shook my hand when he walked across the table (yes SHOOK my hand!!!)
Connor (our LONG haired cat) got a hair cut
Katie turned 4!
Randal turned 2!
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