Sunday, December 26, 2010

I had the best time with Coop and Mr. Knox over the last couple of days. Obviously, Knox doesn't quite get it yet...but he will next year. Cooper was pretty excited this year with the whole Christmas thing. From the movies, to the magic elf, to the milk and cookies for Santa, to the train sets that he got, I think he enjoyed himself. No, it was apparent that he enjoyed himself.

Anyway, Cooper is the sweetest kid. He tells me that he loves me every night, after I hold him up to the ceiling to reach for the stars. He still says, "I want to mow the grass.", even before I tell him that he can do anything that he wants in the world.

Mr. Knox has been practicing his million dollar smile this week. He gets more adorable each day. Kid melts my heart.





We had everyone over on Christmas Eve at our place, and then exchanged some gifts. Wendy made me a video...a collaboration of pictures of Coop and Knox over the last two-plus years. It was certainly hard to watch without getting teary-eyed. Certainly the best Christmas present that I have ever gotten. (To Wendy- I know you read this, so many, many thanks. I love you with all my heart. Remember that you have the keys, so operate it carefully. Thanks Wendy!)

I will try to get the video posted here soon. I tried to upload it earlier, but may have to get the original. ???????????


Cooper peaking over the railing to look down at the presents on Christmas morning...



A few days before Christmas I went down to DB's, and he and I made Coop and Mr. Knox signs for their doors. Coops read, "He-Man Womun Haters Club".
And Knox's read, "Fort Knox".

I can't wait to get them up on their doors. I hope that as they get older that they will look at their signs and think of their Dad (because as long as that sign is on your door-I am there).

Today, we went to Uncle Dave's and Aunt Joyce's house out in Willoughby Hills. Ate too much food again, but hey, it is the holiday's. Coop had fun playing rockband as Wendy and I chased Knox around the house all day.


...Rock N Roll Coop.


Knox...walking with the mouse.

Well, I can't say it enough...I love you boys. You are certainly my inspiration to keep going.




Smile, today could be your last.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Been a busy couple of weeks...what else is new, right?

Had a fun at Brunch with Santa at The Nail on the 5th. Hard to believe Christmas is just around the corner.

Had a good conversation last night with a friend of the family who got shot 11 times in the Korean War. Unreal. He reminded me of what it means to be mentally tough.

Enjoy the pics...I know I do.



















Smile, today could be your last.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Found a good article on colo-rectal cancer survival rates...

http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/features/colorectal-cancer-new-treatments-improved-prognosis


Hard to live day-to-day sometimes, without thougths of what is inevitable jumping to the forefront in your mind.

Keep on Smiling...today could be your last.