Nicki And Adam's Family Blog

Had a great dinner with Russ and Laurie and then went back to the in laws for cake. Charlie bought me an inflatable super heros hammer. But my hubby got me a French press. Love my little family. 

We decided to get some patio furniture lately. So each night we go and sit and talk while enjoying a beverage (some nights). And look how amazing our flowers are!! I am working on that green thumb. 

As you know, I tend to spend a lot of time on music. Sometimes we need to develop the other side of the brain too!!! Learning about density while adding liquid to shaving cream and watching the food colors rain down. The Seventeenth Radish has been heaven sent for me. As much time as I devout to childhood music, I definitely miss other important areas!!!

We did a small 4 day 4 night vacation to Munising, Michigan in the U.P. I always hesitate to travel with small children because I have these nightmares of what they are going to be like. But, none of this occurred (at least this time around!). The kids slept great, we slept great, they had lots of fun exploring waterfalls, playing on the beach, going on a boat ride, and just being away from home. And, we as adults got to experience a few Happy Hours as well! Although, I must admit that both kids were in bed by 7:30pm on the night we returned and slept for almost 13 hours. They were so tired. Adam regularly says that sometimes we need to just get away from our home and city so we are not tempted to "go to meetings" or do other things that would be deemed as work. True enough. I am not certain another vacation is in the works for the summer, but maybe a little get away come the fall....and maybe a quick trip to Noah's Ark or some waterpark that Charlie has been beggin...

Munising Falls As Good as it Gets. Thanks Charlie.  Parade At Miner's Castle Hiking back up Miner's Castle Passed out on way home...but not on the way up!!! What 18 mo old stays awake for a 6 hour car ride? Of course, he never sleeps! Sunset with Grandma and Charlie on the Dock.  Uncle Pat's 4th of July Suspenders.  Pontoon Booze Cruize.. Yup, wearing hats and mittens. And that is a Pak and Play (best idea ever!)

On June 28th, I was informed via phone call from Laurie (Russ's wife) that my brother was having some heart issues, so they were in the hospital. I did not worry too much, as often times heart issues are resolved with a stent and the patients "so to say" go home the next day. I think this is what we were all anticipating. Then I received the text and phone call from my sister who was down at the hospital in Milwaukee that 4 of Russ's arteries were clogged. 3 of them at 70 % and 1 at 99%. The one at 99% was what was causing him the chest pain. For those who do not know, heart disease runs rampant in my family. My father's first heart attack came at the ripe out age of 36, followed by another at 48. We have crappy genetics...and sometimes, like any other person, we do not eat healthy, or exercise the way we should. So, the news of a potential quadruple bypass came. Wow. From a possible "stent" to a quad bypass (potential). That was a shocker. Tears and...