Sweet...

My kids brought these to me yesterday....

5 years...

I'll try and not write too much about this. It's been 5 years since we lost my Dad. It seems like yesterday and 100 years ago. Mostly I just get mad that he's missing out on our lives and my kids. But then I have to calm myself down and know that God has a reason and it was his time. This time of year is always the hardest for me and my family, especially my Mom. I don't know that a day goes by where we don't mention him. I don't go out to the cemetery much and probably should. It's harder when I don't go. I know that he isn't only missed by us, but by his friends and colleges as well. It's always nice to hear that someone is thinking about him and missing him like we are and that his memory is not forgotten.

We miss you Dad. More then you know. We know you're looking down on us and trying to guide us in the right way. I know you're with my kids when something happens and in our everyday lives. Thank you for the time we had together and for the great memories you left. You are not forgotten and will live in our hearts and minds forever.

I love you.

Silent Sunday

Stillwater

We had an eventful Saturday. Let me start at the beginning. Since my Dad died and we had Morgan shortly there after...the men he worked with at SNB started a golf tourney in his name and a college fund for Morgan that they all contribute to every year. "Bullnanza"....a man thing no doubt! They have a lot of rituals and are really funny! This is the last year they could do it and they wanted us to come and see them! We send them pics every year with a Thank You from Morgan. They have really been a blessing in her life with the start of a college fund! It was so nice to meet everyone, but so hard as well. Rex and Dad were like brothers and when Rex speaks of him, it's very emotional....for us as well. This tourney also comes at the worst time. It'll be 5 years without Dad on Tuesday....

The man himself...Rex!

My Dad....of course there was a picture!

Some emails and pics we had sent the "bulls"

More emails and pics of the kids!

All of their scores from the past 4 years

An email of them had kept from my Dad...just a couple of weeks before he died.

Rex let Cole hit the ball on the putting green

Morgan going in for the big hug!


Kurt, Morgan, Mom and Rex

They are TRUELY our Angels on earth!

Zoo day Birthday

In lu of having a birthday party...I'm still feeling guilty...I took the kids to the zoo for Cole's birthday! Thank goodness for the zoo pass! We met some good friends of mine there with their kiddos who are around the same age. We're so glad the Whyte's could join us! The kids always have a blast and I knew with the weather being so nice we should take advantage. I just love when school starts and there's NO ONE at the zoo!!!!

They wouldn't pose for me!

He was showing his newly found jumping skills....what a boy!

Cole and Emily looking at the tiger


Susie telling the kids to spit like a camel!

The tiger looked at the kids like they were his lunch!

It was funny to see them jump back from the window!

My ode to Forks...for you Susie!!!


Cole's kind of a shorty...so we had to go clear down the line of penguins to find one his size!


Morgan on the other hand is up near the top!

Susie and the boys, Cole and Aiden


Aren't they cute!!!??

She's becoming a big girl


I love it when the kids become friends!!


Look at them!? Don't they ALL look ornery!!

Thanks for the pics Susie!!!!