Comedy per Cayden

(I don't know these people, but loved the "whole family look" they've got going!)

Cayden is an up and coming comedian-- more when he doesn't TRY though! EXAMPLE:

Jason and the kids were watching an 80's space movie The Last Star Fighter. We all remember the 80's: big hair, funky clothes, sweat bands... Fun stuff! Anyway, there was a line that one of the characters said,"Where's Alex gone?" Cayden, who had been watching very intently said more to himself that to anyone else in the room, "Why don't you look in her big hair?" Ha Ha Ha! I guess he just can't truly appreciate the style back then! 

My Mom's birthday was yesterday! She of course looks fabulous. She is missing my Dad terribly! She is so sad right now. I hope she can feel our love for her and know that we all think she is an incredible person. We are so lucky to have her in our lives. I love you, Mom! Happy Birthday!

The next few weeks are filled with birthdays and events: April 7- Dad; April 12- Holly and Easter; April 26- Carter, Jamie and Jeremy AND my parents 34 Anniversary; May 3- Jason! I will be needing A LOT of cupcakes. Good thing I know where to get some: whimsycupcakes.blogspot.com check them out!

Spring Fever

My sweet Hannah has come home from school the last THREE days in a row and begged me to let her go swimming! Listen sweetie, just because the air is 60' doesn't mean the pool water is too! Brrrrrr! 

I finally had to pull out the comment my parents used on me when I got spring fever early: 

"You can wear shorts and swim when all of the snow is melted off the mountains."

That was torture to me when I was a kid. We all know that there is snow on the peaks well into June. It only took me one summer of waiting and watching to figure that out. Luckily, Hannah isn't aware of the melting pattern, so it has bought me some time. My parents never made me wait until all the snow was actually off the peaks, but it was always late-April, early-May before my white legs saw any sun! 

Hopefully I won't hear any more about it from Hannah until at least mid-April.

Maturation?

Sixth Grade, Anyone? 

Does anyone remember the LAME maturation videos we all had to watch in elementary school? Well, it's Taylor's turn. The problem: Jason.

My funny, cute hubby has the hardest time being serious during these "important" videos. He goes with good intentions of being mature, but the second they say testes, penis, or vagina, he laughs- OUT LOUD!  This in turn gets every boy and father around him laughing too. Last year, one dad had to walk out of the room because he got laughing so hard. 

Tomorrow is a new video. Taylor's friends are calling "dibs" on sitting by Jason. They apparently haven't forgotten last year! They all know how he is. I hope Jason can handle it! (I love him! I would probably giggle if I were there too!)

A New Day

Strange. This is the sunrise the morning after my Dad's death. I grabbed my camera and took a picture because I was so amazed that the sun actually came up. How could there be a new day without my Dad?

There is a heavy weight on my chest all the time now. Every now and then I take a deep breath thinking I can make it lighter. It doesn't work. 

I know that we can push through this, but I also know that nothing will ever be the same. Cayden told me the other night, "It just feels like something is missing all the time now." Sorrow is a painful, constant emotion. 

Things that this experience has taught me: Love stronger and deeper; Be a better friend; Serve others; The power of prayer; Be a better listener; Family first, always; Count your blessings; Tell people OUT LOUD how important they are to you!

Thank you all for your love, support, cards, gifts, meals, acts of kindness, and for just being there for our family. We love and appreciate all of you!