There are 10 more days of school , but who’s counting??? ME! I am looking forward to this summer more than I ever have in the past. With my health restored and all that behind me, I’m trying to make the most of it. I’m striving to be healthy and exercise and get rid of the new aches that come naturally with age (aside from the aftermath of 3 surgeries). www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/northnorthwest/ct-x-n-health-mom-daughter-sick-0414-20100428,0,7203839.storyA story about us girls. But, my focus is always on Bridget. I wear her bracelet when I’m huffing and puffing and know that if she could be up and moving, she would. So, I do it for her.

We are gearing up for summer as we attend “Noah’s Fun in the Sun” today- our friends, the VanHoutans, have a large scale, family fundraiser for their foundation and children (www.noahshope.com). We look forward to celebrating the beginning of summer, family and friends with them.

With Dave working from home and only a few things planned, we will bask in the luxury of being together as a family in the next few months. We plan on small trips to visit out of town friends and the beach at Uncle Mike’s, something B and I have missed the last couple of summers. We will take full advantage of it now. We are living in the present as each day is truly a NEW day and we’re going to live it to the fullest!

We’ve seen a little of Bridgey’s personality shine through as of late. In the early morning when you go to get her from bed, she looks at you with wide eyes and a little smile. It really is something to keep you going through the whole day. Check out her sweet smile after the massage therapist visited! I smile everytime I see this!