I asked Bri to please take a photo of me. I am wearing the pink Penn State cap Sean just gave me.

Bri near a race car. Bobby and Donnie Allison were there talking about their racing experiences and giving autographs to raise money.

One of my favorite buildings in Kennett Square-the borough hall. It was for sale a few years ago, and I believe I mentioned it in my blog.

The sign for the event in the middle of town

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In ”Rocky,” Sylvester Stallone runs up the steps of the Philadelphia art museum and raises his arms in triumph. Now, the Rocky statue may find a home there.

The Philadelphia Art Commission votes on whether to place the statue at the foot of the steps…the vote was ‘YES’!
YO Adrian!!!
~Update-Rocky isn’t at the top of the steps as shown here, he’s in a grassy area near the bottom. It’s a 800 pound bronze statue. This is big news for Philly. : ) Sylvester Stallone will be back for a rededication tomorrow.

I received this photo in my email from a friend. It’s a Parrot Flower from Thailand. Isn’t it gorgeous? The colors and shape are so unique.

Today was a rain event-the entire day. And I had something going on in my sinuses that went ‘drip’ drip’ down my throat. I had to use a few allergy meds before I felt better. So between 10 and 2:30 I was a ‘balloon head’. I missed my hair appt- so rescheduled for tomorrow.
I finally got a thank you note for a bridal shower gift I sent Brian’s relative-from May. She said she’d like to meet me. We were in the same house in July and no one introduced us! Maybe the ice is broken, but I would have never waited over 4 months to thank someone.

My mom just told me this morning about the death of Steve Irwin. He was filming a special in the Great Barrier Reef and a stingray stung him right under the rib-directly into his heart. Brian heard that only 17 people (or so) in the last 100 yrs have died this way. Freaky thing. Can’t help but think-yeah, he handled crocs and snakes and has gotten injured and bit. He just had some much energy. I can’t believe he is gone at age 44. His little daughter Bindi seems to like the same these dangerous beasts-but she was taught to like them.

My foggy brain just realized we’ve lived in our house 20 yrs today! Unbelieveable indeed. I was almost 8 months pregnant and my family was helping us move in, clean and paint. We had a cozy little place by the time we laid our heads down that first night. I remember it being so quiet and dark out here! At our apartment we had a lamp post in the courtyard where we lived that illuminated our bedroom. I did actually paint in my condition-I helped out in the master bedroom. I also made curtains for Sean’s room. I was looking at his rug tonight-also 20 yrs old (like Sean will be next month), and it doesn’t look too bad for it’s age. He still likes it too.
We’ve done a lot to this house-two major renovations-the attached garage became our much lived in family room. And then this year, the kitchen got a complete overhaul. I can’t forget the yard and all the different flowerbeds we added, my favorite the little 50 gallon pond and waterfall area.
We’re not sure if we can handle the big yard in the coming years. The chestnut trees are terrible-burrs and leaves that are so messy. And the grass cutting, it’s ok if Brian gets help.
I’m glad we were able to do what we did to the place. I have other ideas-a craft area in the basement and an enclosed porch out back would be nice for exercise equipment. We can hope, can’t we?