Sue

Hello everyone. Today is a sad day for the Stubbs Family. Dustin's grandma, Sue, passed away last night. We are sad that she is no longer with us, but happy to know that she is back with grandpa Joe again. I'm sure she is a lot happier now. She was such a great lady. I've known her since I was thirteen years old and feel like she was just as much a grandma to me too. She had a firecracker attitude and always kept us on our toes. We will miss her terribly! We love you, Grandma Sue!!

Mount Mansfield

Today I had the awesome opportunity to climb to Mount Mansfield (the highest peak in Vermont). All I can say is I CAN BARELY MOVE!!!!!!!!! I knew I was out of shape but this really kicked my behind!!!!! The view was spectacular and the trails are beautiful. Vermont has to be one of the cleanest places in the world.

I went with my friend Mark Dilley and his wife Shannon. The entire trek totals 6.5 miles and the climb was around 2000-3000 feet.

The high temperature for the day was supposed to be 67 degrees. However, at the top of the mountain we were surrounded by snow and were freakin' freezing! I did not have a thermometer but it had to be in the upper 30s or lower 40s. The wind chill was for sure close to freezing. We put on the layers and we were shivering while we ate our snack.

In a couple of weeks, Melissa and I are going to hike the mountain with Mark and Shannon. All are welcome to join us for a visit. Of course it will have to be between the months of May and August if you want to climb the mountain. Also, for our injured, disabled or just plain lazy family members or friends who can't or don't hike, there is a way to drive pretty close to the top.

(In)SANITY

Hello everybody! (This is Dustin today!) It has been exciting being back home with the family. We have been having a good time. Melissa finally decided she had had enough of the retail world and quit Kohl's. It was a good idea in theory but it never really panned out for us. So, she is back full time at home attempting to maintain her sanity. As you can see from the above pictures, it can be difficult.

Macy was able to participate in Hat Day, Beach Day, Crazy Hair Day and other eventful "days" at Rick Marcotte Central School. She had a blast and loved seeing the other kids use their imaginations.

Melissa took a risk and told Tate to get ready to go run errands one day. The result is the interesting ensemble above. Obviously he gets his sense of style from his mother. We love them both in spite of their deficiencies.

Norah is OBSESSED with coloring and drawing. Unfortunately right now she struggles with confining the ink to paper. Our computer desk, walls, siblings, and herself have become the artist's canvas. We are trying to figure out how to best control where she projects her art without squashing her obvious talent. We'll keep you posted.

10 Years and counting...

HOLY COW!!! Can anyone believe it? Dustin and I have been married for 10 years!! That is so crazy! It seems just like yesterday that we were living in our first little apartment together. My how the time flies. I am so grateful that he is home and that we are a family again. Those 7 weeks he was at training were not the funnest part of our marriage, that's for sure! We are doing well and loving each other more and more everyday! Here's to the next 10 years...