My poor sisters family …. In June there was the sudden loss of a bright and shining star when 23 year old Bobby was found blue. Now less than two months later, his uncle, oldest brother to the mother of Bob and to my brother-in-law of 27 years, Tom,decided to end it all. No discussion, no room for error,he just checked out. How very, very sad for those left behind. I can’t say I understand.

Kiddos and I were getting restless so we packed up the car and took a road trip. Yes there happened to be a poker tournament involved and yes there was a new resort in Phoenix. We had a blast. A dear friend of ours, who is also the first recipient of The Hayden Scholarship, babysat and hung out with us. What a nice break. Kids voted to stay an extra day then we went to the Grand Canyon and then home. Nice trip.