The AJ Update » 2008

Unofficial last treatment of chemo!

mcgreevymarksphoto — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:48:29 +0000

I say unofficial, because until we see an MRI nothing is final, right? But we BeLIeVE and pray that it really will be the last one. Just a few photos with some wonderful people who’ve touched our lives this year.

With nurse Sally

and Jayne

Colts vs Bengals

mcgreevymarksphoto — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:11:37 +0000

We had a fun time at the last Colts game thanks to Gary Brackett http://www.garybrackett.org/index.php and Riley Hospital for Children. I managed to take a few pictures, but the guys were a little camera shy.

Yeah, they were cold and not thrilled here.

There was this awesome stage with a band playing when we walked in. I can’t get over the excitement and atmosphere. Definitely FUN!

um, yeah. This was a little high up for my comfort zone. I prefer the “worms eye view” not the “birds eye view”.

I think one of the boys took this shot of the fireworks.

Every time the Colts scored they lighted fireworks! We went to a good game because they scored a lot!!!!

Thanksgiving 2008

mcgreevymarksphoto — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:47:25 +0000

We have so much to be thankful for this year, as odd as that may sound. We are so thankful that AJ’s headaches are being cured, that he was saved back in March and that his prognosis is great and he remains strong and optimistic. We are also thankful for all of our wonderful family, friends, church, school and community that has gotten behind us and lifted us up while we were down. Here are a few pictures from Thanksgiving 2008 and decking the halls.

Our Aunt Bev and cousin Michelle (visiting from San Antonio)

Cousin Katie’s dog, Luna

Katie & Luna

AJ in a paintball helmut, couldn’t play this year, but maybe next year.

Jerry & Michelle (San Antonio)

The first thing AJ did when we got out the Christmas stuff was to grab his elf hat. It’s a tradition

My other elf, Austin

Time for an elf break! LOL We are getting ready to watch “It’s A Wonderful Life” (another tradition)

You can get these ornaments at Sam’s Club and all of the proceeds go directly to Riley

Henry Tucker Ragball Tourney Coming Up!

mcgreevymarksphoto — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:10:14 +0000

Just wanted to remind everyone that the Henry Tucker Memorial Ragball Tournament is coming up!

Saturday, Oct. 18th.

9am – 8pm at the East Tipp SummerRec Fields
(next to Hershey Elementary School)

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Here is an excerpt from Henry’s CB site from his Aunt Bobo:

The Silent Auction is CRAZY this year…..this is just a peek!

1 free hotel room bucaneer bay best western and 5 passes to waterpark,
1 free room Fairfield Marriot,
dinner for 2 and bottle of wine at McGraws,
200 free wing party @ Hooters,
oil changes from Bill Defow,
20 appetizers TGIFridays,
20 appetizers Logans steakhouse,
lawnchair lounger,
12 gage shotgun ( hello),
Flowers for a year from Alley Flowers (you rock Brooke) ……..Tanglez n Bangz day spa package, hair cut and style by the famous Natalie bundy and a mini foil with Nat Bundy,
O’ charleys,
spurlocks,
Grindstone Charley’s,
Pampered Chef,
Vera Bradley bag,
Coach purses,
manicures by ’sassy’ Kristy Williams,
free house cleaning Veronica cortez,
free window cleaning,
Service Master by clean air.
A Drew Brees jersey(played @ Purdue and now with the Saints),
Alex Rodriguz jersey (3rd baseman from the Yankee’s) , Purdue women’s basketball signed,
Purdue mens basketball signed,
Kirby Risk, Kirby vaccum,
Mary Kay by Shanna Bridge,
Lafayette Flowers,
Texas roadhouse,
McCalisters Deli,
Moes,
Scotty’s Brewhouse,
Caterpillar kids train, dragster, and combine,
Handy man for 2 hours by Sammer Samman,
Mojito gift set w/ basket and alchohol, (love that one) Tools,
Colts tickets donated by Eric Verdine,
Rotten Robbies cycle shop,
Sherwin Williams of C-Ville,
Lafayette Savings bank savings bond,
D & R Market a tree, D& R Market all food!!! ,
Knoy apparell all team shirts (this yrs designs are worth coming to just see those:)

Ok, those are just a few of what we are going to have!!!!!!!! I will add more later, those are all from memory and thats not so good these days…hee hee, tomorrow I’m going to TV….18 to tell them whey they need to be out there again this year wish me luck, and of course if anyone has any media contacts at TV 18 wlfi feel free to call and lay it on them…lol……so excited:)

See you all at the ragball tourney!!!!!!!

Love, Eli…………. Henry’s Aunt Bobo

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AJ and Lucy

mcgreevymarksphoto — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:52:38 +0000

I thought I would post an updated picture of AJ & Lucy for everyone!

3rd Annual Henry Tucker Memorial Ragball Tourney

mcgreevymarksphoto — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:23:15 +0000

I have to preface this post by saying how deeply honored we are to be chosen as a recipient family for the 3^rd Annual Henry Tucker Memorial Ragball Tourney.

History

I wanted to post on here and let everyone know about the 3rd annual Henry Tucker Memorial Ragball Tourney. Many of you may have heard of Henry Tucker. www.caringbridge.org/visit/henrytucker Henry died July 14th 2007 after a 4 yr battle w/ leukemia . When Henry had relapsed in 2006 after being in remission for 3 years, friends and family put together a “ragball tournament” to raise $ for Henry and his family and for a neighbor, Gayle Roswarski www.caringbridge.org/visit/gayleroswarski , morther of four, fighting stage 4 breast cancer. It was known as the Tucker/Roswarski Ragball tourney.

This year Henry’s Aunt Bobo was in touch with me and asked if we would be recipients this year along with another family.

The tournament is scheduled for 10-18-08. Ragball is like softball but you don’t use gloves. The event is held at Hershey Elementary baseball fields. Last year there were some great items in the silent auction and everyone is hoping to make it bigger this year. D & R will be there all day serving food, along with a concession stand. We will have activites for kids and there is a great playground right there.

We hope to get some teams together for the tournament and LCS is helping to do this. If you’re interested, please email and I will get your name to the right person.

I’m also attaching a link to a PDF with all the information for easy downloading and passing along.

FLYER

Swimtime!

mcgreevymarksphoto — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:10:21 +0000

Yesterday we went over to our friends the Oakes to swim for awhile. Thanks for having us despite breakdowns! LOL Here are a few quick pics

Austin

AJ relaxing and pretending I’m not taking pictures! Austin & Katie in the background.

AJ relaxing

Aimee, wonder dog!

Aimee

I think it’s time to put the camera up! LOL

Danger Will Robinson!

4th of July

mcgreevymarksphoto — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:57:47 +0000

ok, I know the 4th was a few weeks ago, but I’ve been swamped with a lot of stuff! LOL I wanted to share some pictures we took that night. AJ got tired of the mosquitos half-way through and went inside, but I think he had fun anyway.

THE SPECTATORS

The Spectators

Gma Molly

The Firebugs