What a CRAZY weekend!

Usually when Monday strikes Brian and I say the weekend went by too fast...this is not the case this past weekend. I had a four day weekend from work and I feel like I had been off for 7 days. If you are all feeling abandoned it is because we have been running around like mad men and enjoying the beautiful weather.

Brian busted out late thursday night and we then kicked off the weekend by surprising our DEAR friend Andrew at the airport. He had a four day pass from Officer training in KY and was able to come home to see family, friends, and his dear Fiance Mandy. It was so nice to surprise Andrew at the airport (although I'm sure not the best place for a patient recently discharged from the hospital to go) because although he is away from the love of his life and going through intense military training he manages to find time to call Brian on a regular basis. Brian loves talking to Andrew, when the two of them are together you will pee your pants laughing so hard. We caught up with Andrew and Mandy at the Machiene Shed for breakfast (Brian has been wanting to try it and he literally ran to the table, I have witnesses!)

After chasing down Brian's medicine Friday I laid down for a quick nap....only to be woken up by a cracked wall and falling curtain rod that hit my head. Our poor gutters apparently couldn't keep up with the rain or where plugged so we had rain damage. Only in times like these do I like being in an apartment where I do not have to pay the repair bill. OH WELL!!!

After that rude awakening we went and watched our Godson play baseball. Erik had a baseball tourney in Des Moines which was awesome becuase we rarely get to see him and his brother Luke let alone watch him play sports. We have named him KING of the RBI's. For only being 11 years old he is very talented and Brian said he is a smart baseball player. We had so much fun watching him (all the balls I took to the gut while babysitting him has paid off). Brian enjoyed getting out of the house (although once again probably not the best idea, but what is GERM X for anyways?) and sitting in fresh air instead of stuck at home recovering.

Saturday we went to another baseball game and then took Luke, are other Godson, to see Toy Story 3. Once again probably not what the doctor wanted, but Brian enjoyed the movie (and I caved in and let him get movie popcorn- I wish they could top it with berries). His favorite character is Mr. Potato head. We also emergently took his car in and ended up with new brakes and everything else that accompanies new brakes. Just another lemon to add to this delicious lemonade we call LIFE.

Sunday...we crashed...slept for 12 hours (I may have slept longer but that wont be disclosed.) Once we were up and going we drove back to Cedar Rapids for my parents annual July 4th BBQ. Luckily, we were able to enjoy my mom's smoked ribs and pork and one round of backyard volleyball before relocating the party inside. What a great day!

As if we hadn't done enough, we managed to get a round of 9 in Monday morning. Brian loves golfing and unfortunately this was his second time golfing this summer. It is hard for Brian because he used to play 18 and walk all the time, now 9 holes with a cart is so taxing for him. I could tell he was tired and out of energy becuase the last two holes we used my shots for best ball (finally I'm better then him)!!

I surely thought that such a long, crazy, fun filled weekend would take it out of him but fortunely he has felt AWESOME. He said it was the best week after chemo yet. He is still tired and weak but he was a trooper and put a smile on his face and enjoyed the weekend that God gave him. Also, he escaped another blood transfusion, I swear it is all the red meat I pump him up with the week after.

We hope you all had just as nice of a weekend that we had.

Thank you to all of those that serve our country!