Tony, Tony, Tony.....what am I going to do with him! February 7th he went out mountain bike riding with friends as their last training ride before their February 14-15 24 hour relay race. Shortly into the trail, Tony crashed. Since his nickname with the group is "Biff", a crash didn't surprise anyone....until they saw the blood coming down his face. When they got to him to help, his left arm was in a lot of pain. Paramedics were called and took him to Chandler Regional Hospital. After x-rays and CT scans of his head and chest we found out the news. Four, possibly five broken ribs and there was a little air in his chest where it shouldn't be. So, Tony had to be transported by another ambulance to Scottsdale Osborn Hospital - to their trauma center. The next day after more x-rays, they confirmed that he had punctured his lung. After a lovely 3 day, 2 night stay in the hospital, he was able to come home. Hopefully he'll be back at work next week, especially since he is SUPER CRANKY. (can't blame him though!)
Aren't those flowers beautiful? My favorite is the heart shaped wreath with purple flowers. I thought it was most fitting for my grandma's 86th birthday - the day we said goodbye to her. She passed away on February 10th and her funeral was held on February 18th. She was such a fun grandma to have. She always took us places (ok, grandpa took us since grandma didn't drive, but grandma was in charge) and played with us. She let us paint ceramics and have fun slumber parties. I loved spending the night with some cousins and all of us wearing grandpa's white undershirts as pj's. Her and grandpa took lots of grandkids up to the family reunions and we had a blast. Especially with the old metal Coleman cooler, filled to the brim with sodas (from the Pop Shoppe). It was the only time I can remember eating Cheez-its in my childhood (or Nik-L-Nips wax bottles with colorful sweet liquid inside). She was such a loving person and not just with her family. She loved ALL children. No matter who you were or how she knew you, she became your grandma. I'm going to miss her, but I'm so happy that grandma and grandpa are reunited. Grandma, thank you for loving me! Until we meet again.
