Bucket List
Codzilla
I have wanted to take the kids on codzilla for about 2 years. Maybe 1 year. I forget. 
We are going on Codzilla this sunday and will then be able to cross another item off our bucket list. So excited!
Here is codzilla info: http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/codzilla/…
What do people live for?
I took Rachel to her second appointment with her Pediatric Rheumatologist and he confirmed that she does have Lupus, also known as Systemic Lupus Erthymisomethingerother. How does a beautiful and innocent kid end up getting an early death sentence and Lupus? It’s total bullshit and rather than be angry this fine evening I would like to pose a question to those folks that still read my infrequently updated blog.
What do you live for?
Last year I spent many weeks living to cross off items on the bucket list, taking my kids to multiple states and experiencing all sorts of awesome things. Already this year I have driven my kids down to Florida and back and watched the miracle of Rachel and London learn how to swim. I have personally been living to make sure Rachel, Julie, London and Boston get to experience countless amazing days while Rachel can.
This year I want to continue this mission but maybe travel a little less (my new Jeep is not so good with gas mileage). Planning on sharpening our camping skills, maybe get a little sailboat. I’m looking for more adventuring ideas, things to enjoy, experience, to LIVE for.
So… What do you live for?
Took this picture of Rachel today. We clocked 100 miles with the Jeep’s top down today. It was 65 degrees in Massachusetts today!
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Headed Out
We’re going back to Colorado via Kansas City to see the Flying W Christmas Round-Up! Leaving in a few short hours (need a little bit of sleep first) and will hopefully drive as far as Ohio tomorrow and stay in a TBD hotel.
Driving to Kansas City and staying 2 nights then headed to Colorado on Thursday.
Wish us luck that the weather holds out. …
Rachel Update
Today’s picture is the kids with Santa, taken at the Hull MA Carousel Shop. I’ve put this picture in our yearly business Christmas card. :)…Trip to Maine
I scooped John and the kids up and took them to Maine for the weekend. We had a great time although I had promised to tray and do some sledding or snow tubing. We met a family of chickens and a herd of alpacas, went swimming and hot tubbing and took the kiddos into a sauna for the first time. We even brought home 3 dozen farm fresh eggs which have already begun the transformation into baked goods.
Here are some of the pictures which I will directly share from facebook (you don’t need a facebook account to see ‘em).
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=374918&id=266424125552
We had THE BEST time! Here is my favorite picture of Rachel from the weekend. Just goes to show that you don’t have to see well to have a fun and full life. Experiences like this are more valuable to Rachel than to a sighted child because of her tactile senses.
I think I think I did a sufficient job at flipping Batten Disease off this weekend. Tomorrow morning we’re going ice skating for an hour. Can’t wait! Gotta get them into a swimming pool more often. They love the water (just like their Momma) and love the hottub (just like their Daddy).…
