Prayers for Tom

Mom had to leave Memphis earlier than planned because Tom had unexpected chest pains and, after being seen in LaCrosse, was transferred to Mayo Hospital in Rochester. He will be having bypass surgery very soon, so please keep Tom and Mom in your thoughts and prayers.

Mom's in Town!!!

Mom came to Memphis to visit with us this weekend. We enjoyed spending time with her without the craziness of packing, unpacking, painting, decorating, and all the other busy parts of life. All there was to do was be together and relax. On our way back from lunch we stumbled across The Grotto at Memorial Park. It was exactly as it had been explained to me once, not what you expect, but still interesting. It was one of those unplanned things that turned out to be wonderful.

We tried to capture a photo with all three of us, but as you can see there was limited success, but not too shabby!

So, since the group ones don't really show how pretty it is, here are the individual ones. Mom's visit was short but sweet and gave us a shot of happy to last until the next time!

The First of Many...

May 30th was the chosen date for the planned 5k race. Josh and Caleb both trekked to Missisippi for the event and Anna's dad also joined in the fun. They all did awesome and after the race they had some time to hang out have some post-run fuel. The next race we're planning is July 3rd - The Firecracker 5k... Any takers?

Welcome Jordyn Mae!

Our newest family member entered the world on May 21st at 5:40 in the morning. Our neice is healthy and cute as can be. She's learning the ins and outs of the new world she's living in and hasn't quite figured out the day versus night part! Hopefully soon both her Mom & Dad get a night of rest.


Shelly and Brian with Jordyn


Jordyn Mae Coomer
Born: May 21st, 2008 at 5:40 am
Weight: 7 pounds, 12 ounces
Length: 19 inches