March Madness Results!

With the NCAA tournament behind us (congrats Duke...but seriously amazing job, Butler!!!) we have the final results of our March Madness pool.  We want to whole heartedly thank everyone who participated by signing up with their brackets, and all of those that sent in donations without even participating in the pool.  Together, we were able to raise $205 to donate to the PA Special Olympics!! 


Shout out to those that participated!!
Kevin and Teri Adams- Johnstown, PA

Alan, Pam, Taylor, and Bryce Boring- Johnstown, PA

Michael, Katie, and Sophia Fiore – Altoona, PA

Kevin, Mindy, Kevin Jr., and Kyle Forte-Girard, PA

Ray Jr., Lisa, and Reid Gilmore-Elizabethtown, PA

Allison Karpy - Baltimore, MD

Tim, Tifani, Derek, and Indi Knox – Ocala, FL

Mike and Darlene Mayer-Johnstown, PA

Gregg and Sarah Moffett-Erie, PA

Danny Petrunak- Johnstown, PA

Lyle & Leslie Ribblett- Johnstown, PA

Mario Sacco – Homer City, PA

Joe, Becky, Josh, and Ryan Siwy- Johnstown, PA

Rudy and Marianne Studer-Johnstown, PA

Matt Vorndran and Taryn Terchanik-Chicago, IL

Erin Weller – Kent, OH

We are so lucky to have people in our lives that help us help others- thank you!!

Pool Results:

Bracket Participant	Final Points
Rudy Studer	76 - Winner of a $50 VISA gift card!!
Michael Fiore	72
Danny Petrunak	71
Ray Gilmore	71
Brandon Studer	69
Becky Siwy	69
Alan Boring	65
Matt Vorndran	60
Tim Knox	60
Mario Sacco	57
Sarah Moffett	55
Gregg Moffett	52
Derek Knox	51
Tabitha Studer	48
Allison Karpy	48
Mindy Forte	37 – Winner of a $5 Starbucks gift card!!

A very Studer Easter

We were very fortunate to have Brandon's parents visit Erie for Easter, since there was no way I was going to be able to make another trip to Johnstown with all the swollen feet and huge belly going on.  Marianne and Rudy got here on Saturday morning and Bullet was very happy to have more company visiting! 

We took Bullet to Walnut creek for a walk and again, he loved going into the water.  It was his third time visiting there, and each time he goes he gets into the water a little further.  The creek is too shallow for actual swimming, but I can't wait to see him in deeper water.  He really loves it.  It was so nice to get out for a walk and have all four of us laughing at crazy Bullet. 

B and Rudy got a few loose ends taken care of (fixed the laundry room light, got the mower hooked up, etc) and Marianne was a blessing to take care of all the food for the entire weekend- and the cleaning up!  I was pretty much a waste since I literally did nothing but lay around.  My belly and back are feeling more and more like they are getting ready, so I am unable to do hardly anything.

For Easter, we all went to Holy Cross and it was a really beautiful mass and sermon.  There were tons of people there, but it was so gorgeous I hardly minded the heat.  We had a delicious Easter meal (thanks again, Mare!) and Bullet throughly enjoyed the ham bone...even if he got sick later that night.  It was a very relaxing and great Easter.  Last holiday before our little baby arrives!!

Does Bullet know something we don't know?

For the past three days, (Sunday-today), Bullet has been acting noticably different.  On Sunday night, we tried to take him for a short walk but he was barking like a maniac at all the neighbors; like barking like he was going to attack them.  We were so embarassed, we took him in the house and put him in the crate.  Brandon and I went on the walk anyway and thought maybe he was just acting up. 

But then on Monday afternoon, we got him all suited up for his regular afternoon walk and we didn't make it out the door before he started barking at our neighbor, who he has met a million times.  She came over to let him smell her, but he would not let up.  On our walks, he sometimes gives a quick 'ruff' when someone is outside, but he has been out of control.  Brandon and I just walked him around the backyard a few times instead of trying to go for a walk through the neighborhood.

Then today, I was home alone and exhausted and knew there was no way that I was going to be able to keep him under control by myself.  So we went outside to play fetch instead of our normal walk.  I threw the ball only about three times until Bullet refused to play anymore and just sat down next to me.  I even threw the ball again, but he didn't even flinch to try and go get it- he would not leave my side.  Anytime he heard a noise, his ears would perk up and he would give a quick bark in its general direction.

I still have 15 days to go until our due date, but I have been feeling really miserable since Sunday (exhaustion, lower back pain, dizziness, swollen feet, etc).  I really believe that animals can sense people's emotions, but can they sense oncoming labor?  Guess, we'll see :)