And The Band Plays On

 Luke has been playing in the band at school - the drums. His music teacher invited everyone to join other school bands to play the star spangled banner at the Chicago Dogs game. Luke and his friend, Matthew, thought it would be fun. Our Luke is always up to having fun.

Mary invited me and Mike along for a Mother’s Day celebration. We both have never been to the Chicago Dogs stadium in Rosemont, so we said yes right away. Of course, we get to see Luke walk out onto the field to play too.

Warmup

Luke was pretty confident 

While they were warming up Roger took the tickets and directed us to our seats. They were down the third base side and the first thing I noticed - no netting. The whole section was band members and their families. Foul balls were very lively coming our way.

The band took the field. 

I thought about taking video, but I saw that both Mary and Maryellen were both recording so I just stood and took it all in. They did really good. 

There were kids everywhere. So many families have a fun night out at the old ball park. The airport was close and Luke, Mike and I played the “Where do you think they’re going” game. One very large plane starts circling back to the southwest and I guess Dallas, Mike says Phoenix and Luke shouts out Santa Fe. 

What? I turn to Bryan and he’s smiling - they’re studying capitals in school.

Happy Mother’s Day to me

It was fun time, till the cold front came thru and the stands emptied. Mike and I stayed around for another inning, but we didn’t stick around for the fireworks either. Chicago Dogs beat the SaltyDogs. 

It was a dog eat dog game.

And Away They Go

Our neighborhood is changing.

Joel and Melodie came back in late March from spending 4 months over in Eastern Tennessee with her sisters. This soon went up in their yard.

They started their packing - which wasn’t much “they were starting over.” After only 2 days they had 16 offers on their house and a SOLD sign up. They were anxious to get going and start their new life in a mobile home park in Bean Station TN. I’m gonna miss Joel, he was one of us walkers. 

A few weeks later this happened.

These signs have solar lights 

Our friend and neighbor across the street and over one house announced they were moving. Rob was finally retiring and Margaret has convinced him to move closer to the grandkids. In New Jersey. The house sold in 2 days. Margaret has been a friend and great neighbor for 14 1/2 years. She was the one who gave me oodles and oodles of fabric. I’ve made 9 quilts with the material so far including one for her, and my sister Mary, who both were going thru chemo treatments. Margaret is just 3 months older than me. I hope she stays healthy and spend all her time with her grandkids, while Rob plays golf. Margaret liked to stroll up and down the street and sometimes would tag along with us on our walks.

This happen yesterday.

This house is right across the street from Sharen. Nate and Jeannette inherited a house from her beloved Aunt and are moving as soon as they can get the remodeling done at the new house and this one sells. Should happen soon if it goes like the others. They are staying in west Elgin, but a bigger house and yard for their dogs. Archer their boxer bit Sharen on one of our walks. We won’t miss him.

I’m glad that Mike and I moved while we were younger out here to our last home 19 years ago.