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Monday, September 25, 2006

University of Albany Football

University of Albany is in the national top 25 for the first time (division 1-AA level) -

Well, they won another game this weekend. UofA beat Central Connecticut 19-14. Their record is now 3-1.

The picture here is from the week before (9/16) when UofA defeated Delaware. Ben is #45.

The weather was great (no rain) and it was not too chilly. Aimee, Bethany, Brittany, Bella, Nate, Rachel and I were in the stands to cheer our boy on!

The next home game is not until Oct. 21. We will be there!!

Monday, September 18, 2006

Update on Bayers

Bucky is coming back to the states! He will be stationed at Ft. Campbell KY. He and his wife, Lauren, will be moving there shortly after he returns on October 10. It will be great to have him so close to home!

Bethany is having surgery on Sept. 21 to remove the brackets from her gums, some stitches in her mouth and a metal bar that has been holding her top jaw together. She had the wires removed a few weeks ago and was able to start eating soft foods. She has put a few pounds on and looks fantastic! Her face is healing well and in a few months she should be all healed and able to have her teeth fixed and cheek implants.

Benjamin is doing great in Albany at school and football. They won the first game, lost the second and won the third. Aimee and her children (Nate and Bella) and I went to the home game in Albany on Sept. 9. It was great to see Ben and his girlfriend, Rachel (who goes to school in NYC). It was fun to be at a football game again. Last year was the first year no one was playing football in my family since 1986 (approx). I missed it so much!

Chris has been able to fly home for a weekend. Beth, Britt and I were able to go over to Chris and Julie's this past Sunday and watch the Buffalo Bills demolish the Miami Dolphins! Chris is scheduled to re-deploy to Iraq sometime in March unless they are called up before then.

Jeff and his family are enjoying SC and were lucky to escape the hurricane that was supposed to hit Myrtle Beach but went up to Wilmington NC instead! They had rain but were not washed away!

Recent Birthdays: Kayla turned 8 on Aug. 3, I had my birthday on Aug. 16, Aimee turned 26 on Sept. 3, Calli turned 8 on Sept. 13, and Julie turned 27 on Sept. 18!

Keep checking back for updates, pictures, etc. Remember to support our troops!

Monday, July 24, 2006

All my boys are home! (July 10)

This has not happened in many years - all my boys together in one room (even if it is a hospital room). Bethany was so excited to see all of them together!

From left - Jeff (B-Lo), Ben, Chris, and James (Bucky). It only lasted a couple of hours because that same evening Chris and Julie left for their honeymoon and Ben went back to UAlbany that afternoon. But for a short time we were together!

I am so thankful they were able to see each other and were able to brighten Bethany's day!

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Bethany in car accident!

My daughter, Bethany (23), was a passenger in a vehicle that was hit head on by someone who crossed the center line. The accident occured on June 30 around 11:15 pm.

Bethany fractured both of her wrists and broke every bone in her face. She had surgery on July 6 to repair the broken bones and has her jaw wired shut for the next 6-8 weeks. She is still in alot of pain but each day the swelling goes down and she looks more like herself! She was finally able to leave the hospital on July 14.

She may require more surgery in the future to repair her nose and put cheek implants in.

Thankfully she has no permanent injuries!

We love you, Bottan, and are praying for your recovery.