Weekend adventures...

Danika and I went to Cleveland for Labor Day weekend and spent the night in a hotel with my Mom, sister and her two kids. It was a little bit of chaos, but a lot of fun. :) I thought the hotel might throw us out but it all turned out okay. :)

We took the kids swimming, celebrated my Mom's birthday, and just sat around chatting. Joanie is still recovering from her broken ankle, so sitting around is a requirement for her...not really an option.

While we were together, I took pictures of my sister's baby girl, Josie. Oh how she is growing! I will post pictures when I get a chance!

I miss them already.

Joanie's Surgery

As I mentioned before, my sister Joan fell and broke her ankle while we were on vacation. The doctor was trying to let it heal on it's own, but it started to rotate and he decided that surgery was necessary. The surgery was yesterday and they placed a plate and several screws into her ankle. It's going to be a long road to recovery, but Joanie is doing well. I spoke to her on the phone this morning and she sounded great. She should be discharged and sent home this afternoon. She will be living with my parents for a few weeks and then moving in with Cory's parents until Cory returns from Officer's Candidate School for the Coast Guard.

Here is a picture of Joan two days after she broke it:

Love you Joanie!

Endicott Vacation- July 2008

Here are some pictures of Danika just cracking me up. She is obsessed with her baby doll now. She drags that poor doll with her everywhere she goes.

We were recently on vacation for a week with my parents in Madison-On-The-Lake, Ohio. It was a wonderful time...until my poor little sister fell and broke her ankle. Joanie did quite a number on her ankle and leg...several severe fractures. She is going to be out of commission for quite a while. But, it was still a wonderful time with family. And my Mom got lots of "Nana" time with her kiddos. :)
The Bierer Family - July 2008

The Hoffman Family - July 2008

Joanie, Cory, Josie - 5 months, Brock- 2 years 10 months

Josie's Announcement

My sister is sending out her birth announcement for my niece. I thought they turned out pretty cute. :) Just wanted to share.