Mason's Plans for 7/30-8/05

I apologize to those of you who have checked in to see what we're up to this week, only to find nothing posted. It's been a very busy week for me at work and I've simply been too exhausted to write.

Today, Mason and I went out for breakfast at the Maple Tree in downtown Oak Park. Sandra from my office joined us and we had a nice, casual meal. The highlight for Mason was riding in Sandra's convertible Punch Buggy all around Oak Park (I'm now told that we need a convertible).

This is going to be a fun week for Mason, she had a lot of fun at golf camp last week, and is making good progress, especially in her short game. She has opted to sign up for another week. This week, camp lasts until 4:00. I'll be able to drop her off each day except for Wednesday, 08/02. If you can pick her up on any day (except Thursday as you'll read later), please either e-mail me at max_rose@sbcglobal.net or call me at (708) 323-7673 and let me know. Camp is held at the Fresh Meadows Practice Facility. It is located just west of Wolf Road on Cermak (Wolf and 22nd) in Hillside. The phone number there is (708) 449-6767.

Monday, 7/31 - I'll be dropping Mason off at the driving range in the morning. Camp is over at 4:00. The kids practice in the morning, eat lunch in the clubhouse and then play a round on the course in the afternoon. Mason will need to be picked up after camp and would love to have a play date. Susan E. will be picking Mason up from camp today - thanks Susan!

Tuesday, 8/01 - I'll be dropping Mason off at the driving range in the morning. Camp is over at 4:00. Mason will need to be picked up after camp and would love to have a play date. Susan E. will be picking Mason up from camp today - thanks Susan!

Wednesday, 8/02 - We have our weekly sales meeting this morning, so I'm hoping that someone can drop Mason off at the driving range at 8:45. Camp is over at 4:00. Mason will need to be picked up after camp and would love to have a play date. Susan E. will be picking Mason up from camp today - thanks Susan!

Thursday, 8/03 - I'll be dropping Mason off at the driving range in the morning. I'll also be picking Mason up because this evening we'll be attending a benefit in Mason's honor. Molly, from Jenny's office, has coordinated an evening for friends, family and area Realtors to get together and attend the play Picnic, performed by the Oak Park Festival Theatre in Austin Gardens. Click on the photo below to see it full size and read the details - everyone is welcome! To RSVP please call Keller Williams Realty Professionals at (708) 383-8500.

Friday, 8/04 - I'll be dropping Mason off at the driving range in the morning. Camp is over at 4:00. Mason will need to be picked up after camp and would love to have a play date. Susan E. will be picking Mason up from camp today - thanks Susan!

Saturday, 8/05 - "The weather is here I wish you were beautiful. The skies are too clear life's easy today. The beer is too cold, the daiquiri's too fruitful. There's no place like home when it's this far away. I don't care what they say." Tonight we plan on spending time with Jimmy and our friends - I'm sure Jenny will be there with us. We don't have tickets yet, but we'll find a way! Thanks to my friend Sanjay, we have tickets and will be spending the evening with Jimmy.

Mason's plans for 7/24 - 7/28

I know, I know. We're actually getting organized more than one day ahead of time! This week, Mason will be in a 1/2 day golf camp at Fresh Meadows Practice Facility. It is located just west of Wolf Road on Cermak (Wolf and 22nd) in Hillside. The phone number there is (708) 449-6767.

Email me at max_rose@sbcglobal.net or call me at (708) 323-7673 if you would like to make plans with Mason.

Monday, 7/24 - I'll be dropping Mason off at the driving range in the morning. Camp is over at 12:00. Mason will need to be picked up after camp and would love to have a play date. Mason will be picked up by Susan and Zoe B. They will be spending the afternoon together. Thanks Susan!

Tuesday, 7/25 - I'll be dropping Mason off at the driving range in the morning. Camp is over at 12:00. Mason will need to be picked up after camp and would love to have a play date. Zenaida will be picking Mason up and spending the afternoon with her and her niece.

Wednesday, 7/26 - We have our weekly sales meeting this morning, so I'm hoping that someone can drop Mason off at the driving range at 8:45. Maureen H. will be taking Mason to camp in the morning. Mason will need to be picked up after camp and would love to have a play date. Lauren R. will be taking Mason for the afternoon.

Thursday, 7/27 - I'll be dropping Mason off at the driving range in the morning. Camp is over at 12:00. Mason will need to be picked up after camp and would love to have a play date. Mason had a great time with Grandma and Grandpa.

Friday, 7/28 - I'll be dropping Mason off at the driving range in the morning. Camp is over at 12:00. Mason will need to be picked up after camp and would love to have a play date. Thanks to Ray, Lisa, Nikki and Sanjuana, Mason had a fun day - other than the fact she felt ill late in the afternoon and decided to spend some time on Grandma and Granpa's couch;-)

Mason's plans for 7/17 - 7/22

Summer School is over and we made it through unscathed with the help of our friends. Thank You!

Thank you Lauren, Thomas & Julia, Elly & Tim, Bill & Elizabeth, Jen & Ray, Susan & Chris, Matt & Sarah, Ray & Lisa, Martha, Chris & Eileen, Maureen & Jim, Charlie & Flo, Scott & Marybeth, Ray & Julie, Jim & AnnMarie, Raf & Rick, Molly, Meredith, Sarah & Fred, Kathy, Gini, Bob & Vi, everyone at Roosevelt, everyone at Providential and many thanks to all of Mason's friends for helping her through this difficult time, we couldn't have done it without your help (I hope I haven't forgotten anyone).

After a lot of searching, our detective work paid off. We found the camp that Jenny had registered Mason for this week, yeah!

Monday, 7/17 - Mason will be in Outdoor Adventure Camp until 1:00. Maureen has voluteered to take her there, pick her up AND have her over to play with Sarah until I get home from work.

Tuesday, 7/18 - Same as Monday. Thanks Maureen!

Wednesday, 7/19 - Mason will be leaving today with her camp-mates to Starved Rock State Park for an overnight camp-out. They will return tomorrow at 1:00 in the afternoon.

Thursday, 7/20 - Mason returns from her overnight camping trip at 1:00. She currently has no plans this afternoon. Email me at max_rose@sbcglobal.net or call me at (708) 323-7673 if you would like to make plans with Mason. Sarah, Anna, Katie and Benjamin have made plans with Mason to pick her up and go to the Forest Park Pool.

Friday, 7/21 - Mason is free the entire day. Email me at max_rose@sbcglobal.net or call me at (708) 323-7673 if you would like to make plans with Mason. Mason will be spending the afternoon with Francesca A. down the block.

Saturday, 7/22 - Mason and I will be looking for something fun to do today.

We still haven't scheduled next week's activities, but as soon as we do (hopefully before we go to bed tonight), I'll post them in order to give as much advance notice as we can.

Thank you,
Max and Mason

It's been a month now...

Today, July 16, would have been Jenny's 45th birthday. There are so many things that I miss.

I miss her laugh, her smile, her drive and her positive outlook on life. I miss the way she would look at me when I made a silly comment, or told a not-so-funny joke. I miss the way she would always encourage Mason to try new things and the way she would so delicately answer those "difficult" questions. I miss her attempts at recreating a recipe from epicurious.com, and the treasures she would bring home from a day of bargain hunting at the Sandwich or Kane County Flea markets. I miss her singing along to any and every Jimmy Buffett song and her youthful-girl infatuation with him. I miss the way she would take care of every little detail, from sending thank-notes to birthday cards and making sure that we always brought the right dish to a party or get-together. I miss holding her and I miss having her hold me.

I'm not the same person as I was when she found me. I'm a better man because of her.

If you would like to write about what you miss about Jenny, you can post a comment here (just click the comment link to the right), or you can put it at this post, or you can post to the online guestbook.

Mason's plans for 7/09 - 7/16

Well, the good news is I was wrong about Summer School ending last week, we have another full week, the last day is July 14 (phew). Mason (with the help of so many friends) has managed to stay busy and seems to be enjoying her summer. She is truly a remarkable girl who enjoys to spend time with just about anybody.

Sunday, 7/09 - We have a full day today, World Cup Finals at the Schaller's and then Mason and I have a 3:40 tee time at Oak Meadows. After golf, we'll be at the Forest Park pool to relax and wind down.

Monday, 7/10 - Summer School in the morning. Mason is going to spend the afternoon with the Cekanders and the evening with Grandma and Grandpa.

Tuesday, 7/11 - Summer School in the morning. Mason is free in the afternoon. After school, Mason is going on "Broker Tour" with Meredith, Molly and Joyce. Broker Tour is the weekly social event for Realtors to preview new listings in the neighborhood. After Tour, Mason will be spending the afternoon with Vicky R.

Wednesday, 7/12 - Summer School in the morning. Mason has a friend's birthday party in the afternoon.

Thursday, 7/13 - Summer School in the morning. Mason is free in the afternoon. Mason will be spending the afternoon with Isabel M.

Friday, 7/14 - Summer School in the morning. Mason is free in the afternoon. Mason will be spending the afternoon with AnnMarie S. and her kids at the pool.

Saturday, 7/15 - We don't have any plans yet.

Sunday, 7/16 - Today, Jenny would have been 45. Mason and I will be spending a part of our day with Bob and Viola, reading the many cards and letters that we've received. In the afternoon, Mason will be with Katie Rose and I'll be with a few of my friends on the golf course.