Miss Aniston’s arrival countdown has begun!  4 weeks or so and I will get to meet the little girl that has been draining my wallet for about 6 months!  Of course, not her fault, I am just so excited to see her in bows and dresses and tutus, and of course, take her pictures!

I can’t wait to see my best friend become a mom.  I can’t wait for her to see her daughter for the 1st time, and feel that love and bond that she has yet to feel in her life.

Her mom, aunt, Katie, and I threw her a pickles and ice cream shower.  It was adorable and so much fun!  Miss Aniston was of course spoiled rotten, and I don’t think she needs a thing before her arrival.  Everything is ready to go but baby!

I also drug Erin outside to grab a few photos before she wouldn’t let me anymore  E – you are beautiful. I love you!

We lost a dear friend today, one of the best men ever to be blessed to walk this earth.  I am finding it difficult to put together my thoughts about David.  He was an AMAZING man.  He would never hesitate to help someone out.  He was a quiet, strong, and caring.  He loved what he did, he lived to be outside.  And most of all, he loved his wife, Amy.  I knew David before and after he met Amy, and they were two different David’s.  Amy brought out everything amazing in Dave that he was too shy to share with the world.  They were the definition of soul mates, an example of what married life should be.

Dave fought a horrible cancer, called Soft Tissue Sarcoma, that attacked him in multiple parts of his body for over 3 years. This is a very rare cancer, and much research is still needed. He was determined to beat this, but God ultimately decided he needed our soldier with him instead, and with him, a little piece of our hearts went too.  Amy once told me that she found comfort in knowing that, since they could never have kids of their own, that her David would be up in heaven comforting and helping the children who had left their families too early as well.  I hope those parents know that their children are very lucky to have him.

The arrangements of his life celebration will be on Monday, March 15th.

Middendorf Funeral Home - http://www.middendorffuneralhomeky.net/

3312 Madison Pike  Ft. Wright, KY  41017

Visitation, 4PM – 7PM

Service, 7PM

Reception, 7:30PM – 11:00PM located at the South Hills Civic Club – 10 Bluegrass Ave.  Ft. Wright, KY  41017

Please consider making a donation to the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative.  98% of donations to this Sarcoma fund go straight to Sarcoma Research.  There will also be multiple benefits today and in the next few weeks to help with David’s bills.

TODAY – Saturday, March 13th, 4:00pm at Zazou Grill and Pub in Covington.  $1 of every food and drink sale will go to Amy.

Friday, March 26 at the Brickhouse Bar and Grill on Limaburg Rd in Hebron from 7pm -12am

If you cannot make any of these events, but would still like to help, please send any contributions to:
Bank of Kentucky
c/o The Benefit of David Dearinger
111 Lookout Farm Dr
Crestview Hills , KY 41017

Godspeed David.  We love you and miss you, but we celebrate that you are HEALED.  There will always be a CASE of beer in our fridge for you.

Has it really been 10 years since we graduated high school?!?!  Apparently so, because my reunion was this past Saturday, and Nate’s is this week!  I have to admit, I feel old.  It seems like just yesterday, we were walking across that stage and starting the next chapters in our lives as *gasp* adults!  Well 2 or 3 chapters later, not many of us have really grasped the “adult” part yet, but have realized that time sure does fly!

DHHS Class of ‘99

Oh yea, and I have a little announcement…Ok, so not so little.  HUGE in fact

Yep, you guessed it  BABY STAHL is a cookin’!  Erin is due April 19th – dangerously close to charing a birthday with BB!!!!! WE LOVE YOU and we are SO EXCITED  It was a hard secret to keep!  I wanted to shout off the rooftops and couldn’t get the smile off my face for days!  That is one lucky little bean growing in that belly

And speaking of amazing moms…if you haven’t checked out Taryn’s blog in a little while - head on over there right now.  Taryn is an inspiration, and I am honored to have her as a friend.

For those who don’t know, my friend David has a type of cancer called Sarcoma.  He has also just recently found out that his cancer is back for the 5th, YES, the 5th time.  He is hosting a charity golf outing next month to raise money for Sarcoma research. PLEASE consider signing up for the golf outing, or even just for dinner, or heck, even a $5 donation to the cause.
 
This money is not going to help Dave and Amy – even though it should.  They are sending it all in for Sarcoma research, so hopefully a cure can be found for this horrible cancer in the future and no one has to suffer like they have.
 
Please, please join us.  At this point, I am sending this to everyone in my address book and begging because it would make David’s day.  And in the midst of all of his horrible days, he deserves a good one. 
 
Please see Amy’s note below, as well as the links to the forms she has attached. 
 
See you at the links on the 18th! 

~Heather

Hello all,
 
With David being sick AGAIN, I’m trying to find all ways to keep his fragile spirits up.  So, I need your help.
 
As most of you by now know – David wanted so badly to host a charity golf outing this year benefiting Sarcoma research funding.  He just want’s to do all he can to prevent others from suffering as he repeatedly has – is from this horrific cancer.  As you can imagine, this latest reoccurrence has put a damper on things.  That does not mean he isn’t anxious for me to come in from the mailbox in the afternoon to hear who has sent their registration in.  He so badly wants this to be a HUGE success. 
 
So – here is the breakdown…
 
2:00 scramble requires 120 golfers prepaid 10 days prior.  I have 27 golfers paid.  We need 93 more paid golfers by the 10th of July.  Ouch – I know. 
 
I don’t want to let him down.  I know it is a far reach.  Believe me when I say that I understand times are tough!  I just want to give it one last shot.  For him.  For his dream of saving others.  At a time when all he should care about is saving himself…
 
So – recruit – recruit – recruit people.  Thanks to David’s best friend Steve, we have great gifts/door prizes, we’ll have cold beer, great food, an excellent time and a tax write-off.  $80.00 is a deal.  It is giving up one meal out and a weeks worth of your fancy coffee…  Yep – that is begging.  I know, it isn’t beneath me at this point.  Don’t worry about being a pro golfer… This will be the most laid-back round of your life. 
 
If for whatever reason you are not in to it – we are OK with that!  Truly.  Like I said, this is giving it one last shot.  All I ask is that you spread the word.  Time is running out. 
 
Before I close – THANKS to those of you who have already either donated or registered for golf.  There aren’t words to express how much we appreciate that!  Maybe you have friends/family/neighbors who might want to tag along????   
 
As always, if you have any questions – let me know! 
 
 
Below are links to the 3 different registration forms.  The 1st fully details the outing itself with the registration from on page two.  The second link is for those not wanting to golf, but want to come to the dinner at the golf course that follows the outing.  The third is for those who would like to make a donation without participating on the 18th. 
 
Golf –  http://www.geeksonwheels.net/tsouting.pdf
Just Dinner – http://www.geeksonwheels.net/tsdinner.pdf
Donation – http://www.geeksonwheels.net/donation.pdf
 
Thanks so much!
 
Amy
www.DearingerWorld.com

I apologize for this post being sooooo late!

The hottest day of the year thus far was of course the day of the March for Babies walk!  Tiffany, being 9 months preggo got a hold of a wheelchair, and rode her way around the city The downfall to that being that Luke pushed, so she had to endure 3 hours of Sherwin Williams talk between Nate and Durbin

Thank you to everyone who donated to the cause in Carter’s name. 

Grant wasn’t supposed to arrive until May 11 – but he had other plans.  On May 1st, Tiffany and Luke welcomed Grant Preston into the world, weighing 7lbs 5oz and 19 inches long.

He is one lucky kid.  Not only does he have parents and family and friends who adore him, he has one special angel looking down on him

Can you believe he is already 3 months old?  I feel like it was just yesterday I was visiting them at the hospital.  Katie took his 3 month pictures and she did a great job!

My absolute favorite!

 You can see all of Katie’s shots in her Picasa album

Happy 2nd Birthday Grayson!  B had a blast on Sunday at his party, so thanks to Deana for making it so special and memorable for the boys!  B is still talking about it.

Birthday Boy

I love the many faces of Grayson!

Deana and her Mother-in-law made these ADORABLE Wonder Pets capes for the boys!

All the boys eating their cupcakes and ice cream!

An old friend of mine was in for Thanksgiving, and she had the idea for us to get together for a playdate before they headed home. So B and I met Taryn & Ethan along with Deana & Grayson for our first outing at Totter Otterville at Johnny’s Toys! I have to tell you, if this place isn’t crowded, it is the perfect indoor play area for toddlers!  If it is crowded, forget it.

And a few more in our November album.  We can’t wait to see you guys again!!!