Look how sweet she is.
We're learning all about border collies now. See that little fiercely focused look. Bordeerrr Collliie. After a brief period of the realization that we'd just added a family member that behaves as if she's just inhaled espresso coffee, we've all come to adore her. She's a quirky little thing. She fits right in!
We've named her Tessie after the Royal Rooter gal in Red Sox Nation. (It's the song they play when the Red Sox when at Fenway) Tessie Rose.
Our beautiful niece Bethany got married in June in Virginia. John helped give the bride away but standing during the ceremony and speaking for all the Myers "those who have passed away and those who were there that day" granting our blessing on their marriage.
We stayed in the most wonderful farm house with the most amazing view.
We also got to welcome Kam to the family. He's a really nice guy.
And we spent time reconnecting with family as well. John's Aunt Michelle and Uncle Ken were there from Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Elkton is home to the stunningly beautiful Skyline Drive.
At a safer viewing spot. 
The White House. John's cousin Tina made the trip from Florida. She's awesome!
While we were in Washington we decided to watch the Royals as they played the Nationals. Too funny.
The return trip included a stop in Canton Ohio for the Football Hall of Fame.
Jackson joined the state's best football players at a three day camp at the University of Missouri.
They had long practices three times a day. And didn't wash their clothing. Yea the smell was a little ripe.
On Friday we all watched them play under the lights.
This was taken right after John told the girls the big "M" on the field was for Myers. Lauren was buying it.
Jackson joined the tournament roster for a more competitive team.
Memorial Day. Next to Christmas my favorite holiday.
I promised my Gerty that after she died I would continue her tradition of decorating graves. All 25 of them. All those flowers made for some beautiful wedding bouquets, and we walked around the graves humming the wedding march.
This year we had a Memorial Day Reunion with our Great Aunt Bet and Uncle Bo. Bet was my Granny's younger sister.
And we reconnected with our cousin Lisa.
And we spent time with Ruthie. Ruthie was my Gerty's next door neighbor in senior housing. She treats our kiddos as her own grandchildren. We are always blown away by her generosity, kindness and love. What an amazing lady!
Easter 2010.
And the bunny visited. Erin claimed the bunny talked to her. When her confused Aunt Renie asked what in the world it said she said "uh uh uh ah uh he." (breathing very heavy sounds) Ok give a gal a break it was a very hot day in a very hot suit!
Jackson and his Aunt Debbie.
Grandma and Jackson. Baseball cards rule instead of eggs.
Erin graduated from preschool.
And the Myers spend 2 games at Royals stadium watching their beloved Red Sox.
Jack trekking through the dessert dome. He made sure to point out every single scrawny bird. Because one of us is a tad afraid of birds. You know they could easily peck your eyes out.
Even Stanley enjoyed the zoo.
Another thing to be thankful for is our new soccer team. Uncle Johnny is now coaching 10 of the cutest 4 year olds ever. Erin is so proud. The kids are a scream.
Earlier this month I took a group from my church to visit the synagogue down the street. The Rabbi was an amazingly wise man. He graciously offered to show us the Torah. He encouraged us to learn our own faith story, and to remember what binds us together. The Torah above his shoulder came from a temple desecrated in the Holocaust.
We've had the worst winter in a century. Which has given us plenty of opportunities for snowmen and sledding. My hubby made this little guy for the little flat Stanley that Lauren sent us from her school. He's about a foot tall and stood on the rail of the deck.
I do have much to be thankful for, including patient blog readers!
