Back from Memphis

Memphis was hot! We walked on Beale Street, went to the fabulous Memphis Zoo and visited the Fire Fighter museum right around the corner from the hotel. Otherwise we tried to use the pool as much as possible. Did I say Memphis was hot! Reminded me of New Orleans in many ways.


Eddie and Lauren's wedding was beautiful and Adam did a smash up job as ring bearer. I will get pics on the blog asap. All of Martha's siblings were there except for John who is dealing with cancer as well. Adam and Camille drove up with uncle Fred, aunt Dee and cousin Peter. It appears they behaved themselves and survived Fred's bat out of hell driving.

This was Eddie and Lauren's time but Adam received plenty of support and love from the whole family. I thought Adam looked great, especially in his tuxedo despite the too tight shoes. Over all he seemed healthy and acted as a 'normal' eleven year old would (meaning I only had to get on to him a few times especially right after the wedding when the pictures were being taken and taken and taken). Eddie looked sharp and Lauren's gown and veil were beautiful. Inviting Adam to be part of their wedding is something that we will always appreciate.

The reception was nice. Good, danceable music. Martha tried to get Adam on the floor but he was having none of it. Camille on the other hand couldn't get enough. She is quite the ham and has some pretty good dance moves. I told Adam to go request from the DJ songs by the Beatles, the Who and the Rolling Stones and that he would get 5 dollars per requested band. He must have been persuasive, I owe him 15 dollars. Martha even danced......twice!

After today Adam will have 4 more chemo sessions. School orientation is on Wednesday, and real school starts in one week (for Camille too). Adam has another scout canoe trip in a couple of weekends and soccer will be starting sometime in late August. Adam is ready but still gets tired easily. We will just have to manage that as he slips back into regular life. Ready or not here we come.