07 April 2024

Stitches, take two

 I was so grateful; we made it home yesterday, safely.  No accidents, not too many disagreements : )   Our whole extended family also made it back safely to Buffalo.  Gizmo and Holly were both great.  I was concerned about being so far from them for so long.  All good.  All peaceful.  

Today Dylan had a hockey game.  Lancaster vs. Depew.  It was a great game!  They were evenly matched, and Depew's goalie is a friend of ours.  They tied 2-2.  Dylan played an excellent game.  There was a moment in the first period where, he kneeled down.  I can't remember if he was tripped? But I remember thinking, OMG I hope he's not hurt.  He got right up and kept playing.  In fact, he played the whole rest of the game.

Fast forward, I was waiting in the corridor for him to come out and I start hearing a buzz.  "Dylan",  "bleeding", "dressing room".  I start looking around... there are 3 Dylans on the team, so I try not to freak out.  I finally realize it is my Dylan and I rush to the locker room.  Jeff is already there.  Apparently he clipped himself during the trip.  

Eight stitches later, he is on the couch. He is good, and I am really trying to talk him into taking up chess.



Hilton Head 2024

 Hilton Head is a lovely place to vacation.  I mean, it stinks getting there and back, but once you are there, you do not need your car.  Just relax and enjoy the scenery.  We truly enjoyed our time together.  There was a healthy balance of family, and family.  Many of Jeff's family members also go down.  

Biking on the beach

Posing with Alli

Top of the lighthouse


We played tennis, went to the beach, biked for miles. eat a lot of delicious sea food, went and saw Gregg Russell sing, hiked to the top of the lighthouse, swam in the pool, the hot tub, played 500 rummy tournaments, etc. 









We were there during Easter.  The Easter bunny did come and hide baskets for Dyleva.  However, Tia Linda had an even bigger surprise for them.  She orquestrated a scavenger hunt across the island.  It was a blast, exhausting, but a blast.  Once the ninos finished, they came back to the house for an Easter egg hunt.  Tia Linda and company really outdid themselves!  Then Cousin Jamy brought them all tee-shirts to tie-dye.  

It was sad to leave, but we really missed Gizmo and Holly.