Two year anniversary and new start

Today marks the two year anniversary of the day the Simmons Family lives were forever changed.  Brad was diagnosed with a brain tumor and 24 months later, it's still quite a bumpy "ride".  Today is also the beginning of Meredith and Carrie's new jobs.  At this post, the two of them are en route to Denver to begin their jobs with Kaiser.  Wishing them the best!  It certainly is nice to have a positive spin on a memorable day.  Did I mention that Sarah went to the Bronco game last Sunday, along with Amie and Rory?  She sent this picture the following day, commemorating the game (and a few beers!)  I know I don't say it enough...."We love our California family and every visit!"

It's been a pretty uneventful week. It began with Gabi's birthday, with her Mom and Dad surprising her after school with a new kitty, whom she promptly named "Cupcake".  She and Cupcake have been getting to know each other (including a tea party).

 

We went to Sophie's 3rd grade concert Thursday night, where she a few solo lines.  Cute concert.

 Friday night, Brad and I had a date night and went to a dinner playhouse, given tickets by our friends Tony and Erin.  Had a great time (although the play was a little corny) and a good dinner. While we were there, Gabi celebrated her birthday with a trip to Ft. Fun in Ft. Collins, then a sleepover afterwards. Surprisingly, they slept!  (Gabi wanted fruit kabobs for breakfast the next morning)

 

 Saturday night was the 80's Halloween party, with Carrie and Spencer the only representatives from the Simmons family (the rest of us couldn't quite get our 80's costumes together!)

 

 

Brad and I and Gramma went to Denver Saturday to visit Mom while our house was being shown.  Had a nice visit and it was a beautiful day. She is going to a Halloween party this week, and had to show us the wig she was wearing to the party!  That long hair really makes her look younger, huh???

She had spent time with Nick while he was in the hospital (being evaluated for seizures (poor guy)) ,giving Pam a break. I know it's been a tough week for her.  Nick was released, and put on new seizure meds. Hope they prove to help.

Hard to believe that I picked the yellow roses out of our yard this weekend, with it being the end of October!  Happy Monday!