All Gussied Up

Last weekend, Aaron and I had the opportunity to attend a benefit for the Indianapolis Choir downtown at Union Station (yes, it's still open much to my surprise). Some new friends of ours, Gay and Don Murphy, invited us to attend.

So after much dress shopping, off we went. It was typical benefit style - silent auction, cocktails and dinner. But what wasn't so typical was the choir singing down to the crowd from a mezzanine that surrounded the top of the dining hall - it was fabulous! As most of you know, my husband comes from a very musical family, lots of choir and instrumentation among them, so this was perfect for AMG. I loved it, too.

Thanks to the Murphy's for inviting us along.

Next up, the PPIN Gathering of Gods & Goddesses on May 8. I'm not sure if I'll be able to get my tired feet into heels after running the mini, but it's all about fashion, not function, ladies!


Don't we clean up good? ;-)

SweetSimon

August 11, 1999 - November 20, 2009

Simon passed away the Friday before Thanksgiving. I am his grandma and I would like to write a few words to celebrate his life. Simon entered our lives ten years ago.We loved him from the start. He was a wild guy who ran through the house and enjoyed our backyard. He and our dog Lady became great frriends. Lady was a Maltese, so you can picture these two buddies ...one huge and one tiny. Lady was boss!Simon loved her. Simon was the most gentle giant of dogs. He loved everyone. He was a charmer and gave everyone he met a dose of sweetness.Our memories are wonderful! Simon would run like the wind throughout the backyard. Occasionally, he would jump our fence and run away to the front yard. When he started to take off I would hold up a piece of cheese, and he would gallop as fast as he could to get that cheese. He loved to eat. Simon was a great eater. His favorite was chopped sirloin and rice.Unfortunately, I had to cut back on that as he aged. However, Grandma could always be counted on for some cheese.We have so many lovely memories of our sweet boy. He was one of the great dogs in our family.He loved Leslie with all his heart, and she gave him a wonderful life. They were kindred spirits, and fortunate to have had each other in their lives. He was tired, and he was ready to leave us. We, on the other hand, would have kept him forever.I like to think of him being pain free, and his wonderful spirit is romping in a huge meadow with Lady tagging behind him. Thank you, my sweet boy for loving us, filling our hearts with such joy, and enriching our lives with your bigger than life presence. I love you forever, Grandma.

Simon's 15 Minutes of Fame.

Simon was featured on WISHTV/CBS evening news on Thursday, October 15. Long-time news anchor Debby Knox interviewed us about the benefits of stem cell therapy. Check it out:

http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/health/Stem_cell_therapy_for_animals_20091016

Simon did great - we're so proud of our boy!

Three cheers for stem cells.

GO PACK GO!

Here's hoping our beloved Packers crush the Vikings tonight! Sorry, Brett, you're old news.

We're all Aaron Rodgers all the time. Go #12!!!

SimasterB On The Mend

Thought family and friends might enjoy seeing how well our big Si is doing.


Be on the lookout for Simon on the Indianapolis CBS news station. More to come...