Another busy week and interesting weather. We went from the 80s down to 40s in one week. I was ready for the air conditioner to go on and then the furnace. Definitely spring. And we got some very much needed rain(finally). We were actually into drought levels.

So I haven't done much gardening yet. Tom did manage to get the grass cut before the rain came in this past weekend. And SCott brought home his award winning planter box. He managed to win the contest for his planter box design. The prize included a hand shovel and a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. The contest was put on by the librarian at the school. She would like the Boy Scout Troop to make some planter boxes for an Eagle Scout project. Scott enjoyed picking out books.

Scott spent another Saturday morning asking for food donations at the grocery store for Scouting for Food. Donations go to our county food bank. While he was with the Scouts, Tom was dropping Allison off to work. I volunteered to go in and help out at work for a few hours. Some of the staff members were off for the week and things got very busy. I didn't have time on Friday, but offered my SAturday morning. I had forgotten however that I invited a large group of neighbors over for dinner that night. We never had a formal EAster dinner, so I thought it was a good time to get everyone together and enjoy a traditional Easter ham dinner. Plus one of our good friends has been bugging us to come over for dinner and a game night. I thought it would be more tolerable for Tom to invite a large group of people over to enjoy the board games. Tom is not terribly interested in playing board games.   I tried something new and bought the FAmily Feud game for the Wii system. It turned out to be quite an experience. We had kids and adults playing, about 12 people in all. But we are not so sure about who answers these questions. Last time we checked, a rat was not a bug. And I can't believe that people actually bargain for the price of toilet paper. Very strange. After about an hour we switched to the Apples and Apples board game. I was surprised that most people felt more comfortable playing that game. Tom on the other hand was happy with his hockey games.

It was fun having all the neighbors over. We haven't seen a few of them since our Christmas party.

And my house always gets a major cleaning. I spent Friday afternoon cleaning, but mostly I was waiting for the dishwasher repair man. Fortunately it got it right this time and I had many loads of dishes to catch up on.
I also like parties because I have lots of left over food. Not to mention the food that the neighbors brought. So on Sunday there was no cooking. Which was a good thing since most of our day was full of activities. IN the morning, SCott served mass. He had a chance to show a new older boy the ropes. Then Allison and I were off  for hair cuts. She is getting prepared for her prom next weekend. Then we had a 2.5 hour Girl SCout choir rehearsal. We have a lot of performances coming up so we needed to prepare. Including the addition of our flash mob dance for the Orioles game.  I then spent the rest of my free time helping SCott write a paper on Mexican food for spanish class, and studying for a few upcoming tests.  Allison also ran her speech by us for practice for her upcoming GS gala/Shadow Day speech coming up next week.

She did not have to work on Sunday, but went in on Saturday afternoon, and signed up for Friday night. She will be missing a few days next weekend because of the prom, so she thought she would pick up a few days. She was even called to work on Monday evening for an extra  training session to learn the computer system/cash register to help check in customers on busy days. We had just enough time on Friday after she got home from school to run out and buy some jewelry for her prom dress and the undergarments. I also stopped into the florist to order her wrist corsage and we made an appointment for her nails. I think she is all set.   She will be going out to dinner and attending prom with her friends, and then going to the Up All Night party afterwards. Should be a lot of fun.

Scott managed to finish another level of scouting and just has to complete the review to advance in rank. We have so many scout projects to focus on we can hardly keep up. He finished his swim class last week and will start a new level next week. He still has another month of gymnastics. And Allison has another month of piano lessons. She is currently working on a new song for her piano class final.

We also had a few medical appointments to keep this week. Scott and Allison had dental check ups. Yeah no cavities. But my new crown was still hurting. They did an xray but did not see any problems. INstead they filed it down and it already feels so much better. Who would have thought. I also had an appointment on Friday with the ENT(Ears/Nose/Throat MD). My throat has been hurting and felt swollen since November when I choked. I thought I had a problem from my whiplash. AFter a new experience, having my throat scoped(through your nose-freaky), the MD decided I was developing a mild reflux disorder. He wants me to take an antacid medication, Prilosec twice a day. I read the warnings on the prescription and decided to wait until Tom comes home from England. The warnings sounded very much like the Cipro allergy reactions(racing heart, itching, numbness, difficulty breathing). Not that I will have an allergic reaction, but I am just starting to feel a little better from my cipro recovery and I am a bit nervous about another strange reaction. I also can't believe I have reflux. Heartburn is not really a major issue that I have noticed, but I guess it can be sneaky. At least I feel better knowing what is going on.

I also had a chance to check in with my parents. They were back from their trip to Northern Michigan. Dad Bozyk had some medical appointments so they have to hang around the West Bloomfield house for awhile. Tom's parents are back in Indiana for a few weeks before they head back to Florida for the summer. Brother Dave headed out to England for a few months. Tom will also be traveling to England next week(but just for a week long work visit).

I will let you know how I manage with him gone. For now we have one more busy week ahead. Looking forward to Allison's speech at the gala and her Prom weekend. 

Sending another shot of SCott with his now award winning planter for the Garden Club Challenge! Scott's photo was also posted on the school website.