I want to rock 'n roll

All night . . . O.K., 'til about 8 p.m. This year's Camp Jam experience was doubled - Gavin joined John, which didn't exactly make it pleasant for the counselors or the parent carpoolers due to excessive brotherly love. The grand finale of the week-long camp was of course the concert, which was much shorter than in years past. Yes, the Raes rocked, as did the Swints and the McKenzies and numerous other kids. And never did I see so many of the elderly in the audience. Go, grandma! Turn off the hearing aids and jam.

Click on the pics to watch the videos. (thanks to Stephen Mitchell Rae Video Editing Svs, LTD.)

For more info, click on the Camp Jam logo. They have programs for you closet rockers at This House Rocks on weekends as well.

Kevin Enners & the Hoyt Foundation

Steve and I had just seen the most amazing story about Dick & Rick Hoyt . . . and now we find out that the Enners Team is racing to support this amazing duo and their foundation. How exciting and how amazing . . . please contribute, if only with a message of support, and be a part of their team. Take the time to watch this video about the Hoyt's and then view Kevin's video!!! (tip: grab box of kleenex now . . . ) (Plus, you can't see, but there is an amazing mom behind the scenes: Claudette!!! Trust me, she rocks . . . just like you do.)

P.S. You can donate today right from the blog! P.P.S. Check the comments for some of the feedback I am getting and post your own!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9187482533183981137

A note from Claudette:

Hi all-

Rich and Kevin will be running the Virginia Beach Half-Marathon on Labor Day weekend with Dick and Rick Hoyt. Actually, Rich will be running and Kevin will be riding his bike. This will be their second half-marathon this year!

Although Kev has CP, he has competed in four 5K races this year, two of which he ran in his walker the entire 3.1 miles. He comes in last when he runs, but the crowd is so supportive and vocal, he wants to do it again and again. At each race, people have been inspired and, to an extent, educated as to his desire to participate like everyone else. For this reason, we are asking that you support Rich and Kevin's effort in raising $1,500 to be donated to the Hoyt Fund. Please click on the following link to read Kevin’s note about this event.

http://www.firstgiving.com/kevinenners

There are many tax-deductible, non-profit organizations that rely on donations to help find a cure for life-threatening diseases, help eliminate hunger, curb environmental issues and save animals. The Hoyt Fund's goal is to "integrate the physically challenged into everyday life ....... by actively helping the disabled to participate in activities that would otherwise be inaccessible to them."

We appreciate your support!

Claudette

blogworthy hubbie behavior

It is on rare occasion that I can say I've been truly pampered. All joking aside and no more threats about posting stupid comments and embarassing moments. Mr. Steve packed the car last nite including the kids stuff, arose early this morning and made coffee and woke us all up, including mr. Nasty. So now I must eat my words but it is so worth it. On to home and dirty laundry, slobberry doggies and no more ocean swims ... Until next time.

cabana boys with big drills

Seriously, ladies, I have tried everything I could think of to be a mobile blogger so that i could post my photos but no luck. So u will just have to trust me when I say ... Pictures forthcoming. But until then, imagine those hunky tan beach boys who set up the umbrellas and chairs with two+ -foot drills ... To sink their umbrellas, silly!

My heart goes out to chi town pal who is fantasizing that I am having an amazing family vacation with doting husband. We can all have that if we just believe...xxoo. More details later.

The really fun parts of the trip, according to the Rae boys: 1)go karts, bumper boats, bumper cars, etc. 2) Gavin's dream come true, a trip to Hooters 3) Jet ski rental

now i'm even more spoiled

Steve sent refreshments via rae boy...homemade wine cooler with white peach juice ..ahhhhh

paradise found

I'm blogging from the beach in Destin Florida... Pardon my typos-the sun is bright and I'm using my phone. Why the hell I waited so long to come here is now a distant thought as I fantasize about how I'm going to find a way to stay.

Transform Me

I was going to write about going to the Transformers movie; the boys wanted to go so my plan was to take them to a matinee and drop in myself on something more worthwhile. However, when I buzzed my significant other, he told me that he had bumped into a friend of ours who took his boys to see it and said it was 'awesome'! Since I trust his 'cool technical effects' opinion I decided to stay. It was pretty amazing, even if it was full of ridiculous sexual innuendo (oh - ho! Now you want to go too!). My favorite experience was when my middle son, having played the video game, did play-by-play commentary on every character . Meanwhile his older brother hissed and spat and told him to shut up. So of course I enjoyed that as well. The youngest just sat in the front and enjoyed the special effects, sound system, and butter popcorn, candy, and slushy while the heat lightning raged outside. Don't you just love summer???? I also wanted to share with you my favorite line from the movie, but unfortunately couldn't remember it and also couldn't find it after much searching on the web. It was a comment the character Glen made to his grandma. If anyone can find it or remember it, please send it! I may have to sneak back in just to find out.

Check out a real transformer: this is cool!
http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dut6jxCiakg