I'm in Trouble

So I received an email yesterday with the Subject = "Whassamotteryou?" from a very dear relative who was/is unhappy with the fact that I haven't posted since early July. Apparently I've been off having fun or something. July was filled with recuperation from the shoulder surgery for me, and now just over a month afterwards I am feeling much better. I am in PT and it is helping increase my range of motion. Bit by bit it moves around, and the pain is greatly reduced. YAY!

Also in July, most of the Rogers' clan made the trek into Chi-town for a weekend of relative frivolity. It was perfect. Once back home, we had visitors from the Keys for a few days. It was all a big hit.

Ken played in the Mesick/Manton Alumni Football Game again this year and it was fun to watch him get on the field again. Unfortunately, the score was not in our favor, but it was a good time anyway.

Somehow we've already found ourselves in August (dangit!) and days will continue to slip by all too quickly. Meanwhile, I intend to eek out every last minute of enjoyment that I can.

All Chalked Up

We've been spending more time than usual here at the house while I am recovering from my surgery. That being said, the kids have all been super helpful (the helpful kind, even, not the oh, you shouldn't have kind). They all refer to my arms as the "hurty" or not-hurty one.

We (we, as in they, as I am on supervisory role until further notice) have been chalking up the sidewalk, taking shots on goal in the yard, flying kites, running under the sprinkler, riding bikes, and enjoying the monkey pool.

















They are all eagerly awaiting the trip to see the Chicago-area relatives. Owen asks me "how many more days until Chicago?" every 5 minutes. He has also been very quick to establish whether or not Chicago has any elevators. Get ready, Chicago! :)

Can't get any better than that!

Wow. Today could not have been any more wonderful if it tried, and fitting I should think, that today should be so grand.

We had some definite heat here today--84 degrees--which is more than I can say for the entire summer season last year. Needless to say we spent the whole day outside. There was biking, rock collecting, grass mowing, plant watering, sand-castle building, and playing under the sprinkler. We topped it off with corn on the cob at dinner and an ice cream treat before bed.While I will post lots of photos from today, I should also share with you some recent achievements by various Rogers family members:

• Mitchell: Is gearing up for his first season of T-ball. His first game is tomorrow (Monday) night. He class has a field trip later this week too. He can, as of today, blow bubbles with bubble gum. A proud moment for sure!
• Owen: Can spell some 3-letter words. He can also write his first and last name very well, and Mommy. He is bumming that he is not old enough to play T-ball this year. He is, however, rocking out with some mad hula-hooping skills.
• Lucy: Steals Mommy's lawn chair quicker than you can blink. She can also sing a lovely rendition of "Take me out to the ballgame", including the household specific use of Cubbies in the appropriate place. She has wonderful expression as she sings, even as she sings herself to sleep from her crib. She will have a tough week this week, as she will be having her tonsils/adenoids taken out on Tuesday (we stocked up on multiple flavors of ice cream and Popsicles today).
• Daddy: Is back at work on the golf-course. He's frequently seen driving a tractor plowing the field behind our house in assistance for Farmer Ray down the road. He is also back into golf league season.
• Mommy: Going BATTY for many reasons, the agonizing pain in her shoulder being one of them. There are only 6.5 days left with schoolkids before summer break--so students are restless and there is MUCH to accomplish to wrap up the year. Thankfully, there are ONLY 6.5 days left with kids!!!! Did I say 6.5????