It has been awhile sense I last posted anything. I find myself spending more time on Facebook these days. Finally an update! A lot has happened in the past few months. My mother left this world in her graceful way last March. Our son returned from Iraq in August. He as his wife came for a visit over Labor Day Weekend. We had a baby shower for them. We are expecting a new grandson in December! Our youngest daughter 'Angela' is engaged! They are planning Summer Wedding, July 27,2012! Lots of wonderful activity happening in our life! Dancing remains a big part of our social life. We have established great friendships with other dancers on the dance floor and off. Dancing is a fun activity for couples to enjoy together and good exercise. I recommend it to everyone!

The 2011 Stockton Show Case
We performed two dances. The Swing was a formation dance, we started the routine and two more couples joined in before the end of the dance.

Our West Coast Swing was quite the hit! Wig, lace leggings and sassy routine received lots of laughs and applause!

Our Waltz was a solo. Our first ever pose! I'm so glad Rick is strong!

progressing down the dance floor in elegant style!

Mom is home from the hospital at last! Jo Ellen and her daughter Angie, the welcome home committee!

Debbie brought her daughter Shannon and grandson Bryson. Mom really enjoyed watching Bryson play. Shannon not only helped with mom, she played with Bryson and kept him busy!

Sisters

Debbie and I worked together to make our mother comfortable. Our sister Carol, Brothers Bobby and Darren were also present to lend helping hands.

Home at Last!

It is wonderful to have family pull together when you need them. We all worked together in getting mom home while arranging help to keep her comfortable and support Ted at the same time. Hospice is a wonderful organization working toward quality of life. They are providing nursing care, bath aides, emotional and spiritual support, and a volunteer to provide relief for Ted 4 hours a week. We also found additional respite for Ted through a private home care agency. Mom is loving all the attention! My daughter Angie came and gave mom a pedicure!