Travis has started calling me Nemo. Every time we are near water either on the dock or going for a boat ride with friends he tells me not to fall in the water because he doesn’t want to fish me out. The good news is if I were to fall in, I wouldn’t go far. Because my arm is still in a sling, I would only be able to swim in circles!

I am doing SO much better! Last Tuesday I finally came around. I don’t need pain medication anymore and I finally feel like myself again. Besides not using my right arm, I am doing very well. Since I have been feeling better, I have been taking full advantage. On the fourth of July we took a little boat cruise with Shane & Danielle, stopped at the neighbors for a party, then watched fireworks from the lake. I have gone out with some girlfriends, been taking Rosie for walks, and since Lauren is still staying with us, we have had her friends sleep over.

Me & Danielle

Dana & me

Swamp Monsters Lauren & Maddy

Love these girls!

We celebrated Rosie turning 10 years old on 7/11. She had the best birthday a dog could have (she isn’t spoiled at all). We went for a walk were she chased squirrels, had a little swim in the lake, and a car ride to get a chewy bone. After a great afternoon, we took her out on the town. We brought her back to her Irish roots to an Irish restaurant, Jake O’Conners, were she enjoyed some cheese from the cheese plate. Then walked down for ice cream so she could enjoy a pup cup, and topped the night off at the Excelsior Brewery getting tons of attention from all the patrons. LUCKY DOG!

Our fabulous city was chosen to host the All Star Baseball Game. We were fortunate enough to attend the only party the Major League Baseball Association hosts. It didn’t start until 10:00pm this last Sunday. We weren’t sure what to expect. Turns out we had a free concert from rock stars B.O.B and Nelly. A great time was had with a large group of our friends. Although getting home at 4:00am made Monday a little slower then usual.

Kathy & me

Today, I had a check up with my lung doctor. I was shockingly surprised to find my lung functions were slightly better then my last doctor’s appointment. I figured after laying around so much after my surgeries I would have lost some ground. Before, with my old lungs, if I had not been active for even a week I would have been so congested. That congestion may have turned into another hospital stay. Another reason I am so grateful to my donor for my new lungs.

Have a wonderful weekend!