Ryan's Party Pics

Here are pics from Ryan's birthday parties.

8

8 years ago today... I experienced one of the most tramatic physical experiences that my body has ever gone through. After 3 1/2 hours of pushing and use of various Obstectrical instruments, my sweet baby boy was born. I got to see him for a moment then he was hurriedly wisked away to the NICU. He was fine, just a small fever but I still remember how much my heart hurt that he was taken away so quickly. It took a full year for my body to completely heal from that delivery. But...

what I have gained is the most amazing little person I could ever have imagined. My baby boy turns 8 today. Eight years old. It seems like every year gets harder. It's one step closer to him being grown and on his own. He is a thoughtful, sensitive, smart, talented, funny little man. I'm so blessed to have him in my life. Happy Birthday Pumpkin.

Team Bracher!

A couple of weekends ago was the Susan G. Komen, Race for the Cure walk in downtown Houston. It was an amazing event with almost 30,000 attendees! My mom, sisters, aunt, uncle, my mom's cousin, and my friend Jericia walked together in the race.

I got so pumped up that I signed up for the Avon 2-day marathon length walk in April of next year. I'm crazy. Anyway, I hope to keep training for it and raise the required $1,800. I have my donation page set up. It's even possible to make "anonymous" donations, if anyone feels so inclined. ;-)

My NJ friend Megan does this walk every year in NY city. She talked me into it, and even promised to come down here and walk with me in it. Wish me luck!