H1N1 is for the birds

Em and I have had a stressful couple of weeks. We have had our first confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu at school. We believe that he was in Emily's class. She has been hand washing and disinfecting her room like crazy, but we have been stressed out beyond belief anyway.

Yesterday our school nurse came in and told us that Ashtabula County had in fact finally received the vaccine. Off we went taking a half day off work. We had mom bring Camey up to school and the 4 of us trudged off to the clinic.

Emily had called and they said that only her and Camey could get the vaccine. Well, my wife was bound and determined to have all 4 of us get stuck in the arm with the vaccine. We discussed with our school nurse our options, she said to tell them that mom cared for a newborn, and that I had asthma. Well, we used the fib for mom but Em pursuaded them to stick me anyway. So finally we are vaccinated and feel a little better about our chances to avoid the flu.

We have confirmed the due date of Baby X. We will deliver God willing on the 18th of December. Hope anybody whose name we get in the Christmas drawing would like gift cards. Might be a little difficult otherwise!!!

Basketball conditioning has started. We are looking good nd hoping to have another very successful season. We will keep you posted on that. Today we are going to the YMCA to join for a cuple of months. The doctor said that it would be good for Emily to get into the pool. Take a little pressure off the pelvis. Hopefully we will have a few pictures soon of Camey's first YMCA trip.

UPDATES!

Ok...her are the updates on the wacky world of the Compan's

Emily - since last reported, my wife has finished all classowrk at YSU with A's in all 3 classes. She successfully passed her praxis test. Was called back to her 4th grade position, where she currently has 26 little kids including the next great hoop player. She is moving right along with the pregnancy only 11 weeks left! No name picked out yet? Living the dream - married to the wonderful me!

Me - back to work! Just finished another successful golf season 16-1 conference champs for the 3rd straight year. Taking a week or so off before starting basketball. Doing all the great things dad's get to do. Living the dream. Great job, great wife, great house great kid etc, etc etc.

Camers- turned 1!!! swam all summer long went to Pumpkin patch this weekend. Living the good life. Had a great birthday party (wish you could have been there Auntie Jen) two teeth, close to walking, getting to be a big girl.

We are status quo here and hope you got to enjoy the pictures, a hodge podge of what we have been doing. Can't wait to get together soon. Thanksgiving is not far away.
Jeff - out!

A letter to my daughter as she turns one!

McCamey,

I don't know where to begin... It seems like I waited for a lifetime for you to arrive and now you are 1 year old. I cannot begin to describe the joy that you have brought to my life. I was a bit of a wild child, and your mom tamed me. Then I was given this wonderful gift of a beautiful baby girl and nothing has been the same since.

The sleepless nights seem like a distant memory as I watch you know sleep for 11 hours a night. I do however remember those few nights when I would take you out to the living room to sleep on my chest. I know that I can't get those nights back, but I am sure that the memory will last a lifetime for me. What a big girl you are now.

We soon discovered your love for the water. Any kind of water...tubs, pools, puddles sinks it doesn't matter you seems to love it all. I smile at the thought of the cheesy face you make while in the tub. Now all mommy has to do is mention tubbers time and you joyfully crawl your way to the bathroom with no prodding. Such a big girl!

I can't believe how fast you are growing up. Some of my favorite memories are being outside with you. Our special little walk to look at the grass and trees, mowing the grass with you or stroller walks through the neighborhood. I love to watch your eyes wander with amazement at all you see.

Now you are up and moving. It seemed like forever before I could get you to sit up, and now we crawl and couch walk. Grandma bought you that walker for your birthday and look at you go now. An independent woman!

McCamey Rose Compan you are just about the best thing that has ever happened to me (beside your mom!) and I want you to know how much I love you. You mean the world to me. Happy 1st birthday. It has been great watching you grow. Looking forward to all that will come.

I love you
Daddy