F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

Sorry I haven't updated lately. Things with my Dad are declining fast. I will update more later.

On a brighter note...we went to Chicago a week ago and had a great time. I love my friend and her family so much. I just wish we were able to spend more time together. Our kids have so much fun together. E would wake up in the morning with a smile on his face, and say "We're in Chicago and my friends are here!" And then he would open our bedroom door and see his three adorable friends waiting patiently for him to come play.

Pictures

I took E to the hospital today to see my Dad. Here are a few pictures...

Some Very Bad News...

I wasn't sure if I was going to post anything about this, because every time I even think about it, I get sick to my stomach and start crying. But I am using this blog as a way to communicate with a lot of family and friends, and I wanted to make sure and pass the info along.

Yesterday my Dad was admitted into the hospital and they found a stage 4 brain tumor that is inoperable. It has intertwined itself throughout his brain and made its way into his spinal column. They are giving him a maximum of 6 months to live. He is only 58.

I can't even begin to explain what I am feeling right now. The mortality of our parents is not something I think anyone wants to accept. It all still seems very surreal to me.

I might write more about this later. I'm not sure. But if everyone could keep my Dad in their thoughts and prayers, I would appreciate it.

Monkey on my back...

Well, really it's on E's. I have a problem...Small Paul. Seriously, I am going to have to go into rehab for spending way to much money on my 2 year olds clothes. But it's so cute, I can't help myself! He has been asking for a belt for a while now, so when I found this one it was perfect. And of course he needed the shirt too!

Happy 4th of July!

E was never into the whole pacifier thing when he was a baby. But I came across this when cleaning the other day, and I thought it was fitting for the holiday...

A few more pictures...

Hair

I finally did it. I had all of E's hair cut off. It has been a bit of a marital issue in our house. M was very much opposed to me cutting his hair. I LOVE his long hair. But I couldn't do it to him anymore. We spend a lot of time outside and it is so hot here, that my poor little man was drenched in sweat the minute he stepped outside. I did promise to grow it back out for the fall. I mean, seriously, this kid has had a dozen haircuts in the past year. It will be long again before he starts school in September. But for now...my handsome guy...

Oh, and yes, he got some new shoes! He wants to wear them with everything...