Thursday: Since I was going to be gone on Valentine’s Day, Rich gave me flowers, a card, and took me out for dinner last night.
Friday: After BMX practice on Friday Afternoon, Maggie tried out the women’s specific bike that I brought. It fit perfectly.
Saturday: We were staying at the Drury Inn in Grove City, OH. where they have free popcorn before dinner. I got this great photo of Thule while he was leaning on my leg begging for a treat.


Sunday: As a Christmas gift for Kristin and Sierra, I gave them tickets to Saltimbanco. Today was the day of the show. They both LOVED the perforance. I saw it for the second time and it was just as good as the first.
Monday: I drove home from
Indianapolis today and found a surpirse in the mailbox from Shelby. Her note said that she found this book and instantly thought of me and my mother.
Tuesday: I gave mountain bikes to 2 members of the BMX team that I belong to, ages 12 and 8. I received these letters from them:
Dear Mrs. Joni: Thank you so much for the mountain bike. I can’t wait until the weather gets better and I get to take it on the trails in the park. Luke and I have been talking about it since my Mom & Dad brought the bike home. Thank you, Logan
Dear Mrs. Joni: Thank you for the new bike. Red is my favorite color. Even though it is a little big. I love riding it, Thank you, Connor
Wednesday: I love orchids! I walked in the door after work today to find this one on the table. Rich had the morning off and found this beauty at Wal Mart.


2/5/09 - Today, it was about 60 degrees outside and Camie enjoyed being out for the first time since her surgery.
2/6/09 - Charlie found this dead squirrel at the dog park. It looks like it is just sleeping.
2/7/09 - Joleen, Christy, and I spent the afternoon at “Dance for Your Heart” doing pulmonary function tests.
2/8/09 - Chase truely enjoys playing in the snow melt at the dog park.


2/10/09 - Who doesn’t love microwave popcorn? This happens to be Orville Redenbacher’s Kettle Corn, that very low calorie snack!
2/11/09 - Here’s my computer screen at work. I get to look at my little foxes everyday. I’m hoping another litter or two is about to be born in our back “40” again this year. I’m anxiously awaiting their arrival.......
2/12/09 - Julie, Tena, and I started working out climbing the stairs before lunch in preparation for the “Power Climb” fundraiser for the American Lung Association. You climb 1000 stairs, 41 floors, or 85 flights on February 22.