Just some random pictures over the last couple of weeks...

The picture of Coop sleeping on the floor was at about 4:00 AM. He snuck into our room, and decided to crash on the floor.

The Pink Floyd the wall picture was about the coolest thing that I saw at the Rock Hall. I can't believe that the Hall has been opened for over 15 years already, and that was my first time there. We went with Chuck and Jess to Chef Jam. Had a great time sampling food and drinking Great Lakes beer.

The picture of Wendy with the Naked Cowboy is from the Chef Jam event as well.














Today is the last day of school for 3 weeks! Can I get a hells yeah!

Time to spend time with my boys.

Smile, today could be your last.

Wow...

Happy Father's Day to me. I am sooo lucky to be able to experience the day with my kids. I can't even begin to say how lucky I am to be alive. 3 major surgeries, 2 bouts of cancer, I appreciate every day that I have.

We woke up this morning, I cut the grass...did a bit of weed-wacking, and Tom, and the boys and I went to the Stan Hewitt car show. It was a great time. Coop wouldn't walk, so I had to carry him on my shoulders the entire day, but I figure it is a good work out...lol.

Came home and had a cookout with the usual gang. It was also a nice time.

Knox went right to sleep. I always make sure to tell you that I love you.

Coop, you are not so easy, and I imagine that your brother will follow suit in the months to come.

Anyway, when I put you to bed tonight, you almost made me cry. I told you to say goodnight to Uncle Bubba. And you did. "Goodnight Uncle Bubba", you said.

Then I asked, "What does Uncle Bubba do for you?" You said, "He watches over me."

That will bring a grown man to his knees for sure.

Yes he does Coop. Always and forever.

I don't know how long I have in this world. My guess is not as long as the average bear. But that's what makes life special. That's what makes life interesting. If we knew what to expect, or when we were going to die, we would perhaps live life differently. So instead, don't wait. On whatever "IT" is...do it now. What do you have to lose? You might regret it, but that is what makes life the best teaching tool of them all.



I love you boys. My heart melts when I look at you. When I hold you. When I talk to you.

I used to hum this to you Coop as I rocked you to sleep...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_6ducd2UOQ




It actually hums out rather nicely at 3:00 AM.

I can remember rocking you in Aunt Kristen's basement and falling asleep with you on my chest. That makes me smile.

Knox, you took a shower with me tonight. That makes me smile as well. You have such a great demeanor about you. Everyone tells me all the time...and I agree. You are beautiful in every way. Literally and figuratively.



You know, when they told me that I had cancer again, I posted here like a man on mission. And lately, harldy at all. I know I shouldn't but I kind of beat myself up over that. I need to get here more. When I get called home, I want to be sure to leave Coop and Knox something, even if it is imperfect.

Thank you for the Father's Day present Wendy...I love you.

To my Dad,

You are the best. Everytime I have a conversation with you I take away a piece of wisdom. That is a lot for you to live up to. But, somehow I am always learning from you. I can hear you when you are not around...and that what makes a Father a Dad. Anyone can be a Father, but it takes a man to be a Dad. Thank you Tom.

I lose myself in you boys...everyday.

I love you Coop. Shake and Bake.

I love you Knox. Sky's the limit.

Dad.

Smile, today could be your last.