492 Months Ago

my parents said "I do"!

The weather here in Kansas City makes me think of the stories they've told about the snow storm my dad fought through to meet a beautiful blond at a church, (now a museum that we joke is because they were married there) in a little town in South Dakota.

I know Amy and I are glad he did. So are four, soon to be five, other people.

Remembering Molly

Today would have been our sweet Molly's 14th birthday.

It's hard to believe it's almost been a year since she passed, and while Daisy brings us great joy, there are just some days that I feel a huge void. I'm sure that no one feels a larger void than Noelle.

Molly was her baby. Noelle would organize a birthday party for Molly and be sure that we had Frosty Paws for the dogs. She would make a cake and buy presents. She went all out.

One day last week, she came into my room and I could see she'd been crying. She asked me if I knew what Tuesday would be. I paused, thinking it had to do with a school event or something. She looked at me with her big beautiful tear filled green eyes and quietly said, "Molly's birthday".

It was one of those moments in life when you want to hug away all the pain, make everything ok and fix it. Sadly, as much as I wanted to, this was something I couldn't fix.

So, in memory of our Molly, here is a photo of Molly and her mommy.

Count Down To The Oscars!!!

It's almost that time again, the time when my lovely, beautiful, pregnant sister and I park our butts on her couch and watch THE awards show.

Last year, I realized I had only seen maybe two of the movies nominated. This year, I decided to see all of them. Of course, this year they decide to have 10 best pictures up for the main award.

As of today, I've seen half of them. I have kids, of course I've seen "Up". Very cute movie, but as with all Disney movies, there has to be some sad aspect of the movie. (what's up with that anyway?)

Noelle and I saw "The Blind Side". I found this movie to be very uplifting with a wonderful message given what goes on in the world around us. It shows, in my opinion, what can happen when someone takes a chance and believes in someone else.

I've seen "Avatar" twice. I normally don't like "sci-fi" type movies, but I have to say I do really like this one. I have a feeling this is not a movie my mom would like, but my dad would. So that said, I'm ready to see it again, what night works for you dad?

This weekend Sean and I rented two more that are up for the big award.

Saturday, we watched "District 9". I have to ask, why is this movie nominated? Maybe it goes with my "I normally don't like 'sci-fi" movies" statement. That said, I'm glad I only paid $1 to rent this from the Redbox.

Sunday, we watched "The Hurt Locker". I was really moved by this movie. I think this is a story that needed to be told. This story made me think of firefighters, police, and honestly, medical personal, who, without thinking twice, run into a situation to see what they can do to help. I really liked this movie.

I only have five more to see; "Inglourious Basterds", (which for some reason, I kept calling "Ingenious Basterds"), "Precious", "Up In The Air", "An Education", and "A Serious Man". I have NO idea what the last two are about. I have wanted to see "Inglourious Basterds" and "Up In The Air". I really didn't want to see "Precious" only because I don't like movies where people are torn down so much.

It will be hard to see these last five given the fact the Olympics are on. Thank heavens for DVR!!

Glad Dad Got A New Boat

because when it rains it pours, and it feels like it's flooding!

I have always believed that, for the most part, people are honest and would never lie. That's why I was SO caught off guard by the mechanic we had working with us.

Needless to say, things have ended up not working out the way we had hoped. We have worked very hard to build a good reputation. We thought this person was the perfect fit.

It's hard when you follow your gut and everything feels sssooo right and it ends. So, we are now back to square one. We have a great location and a garage with two lifts and now no mechanic.

As if that wasn't enough, we an issue with a nut job.

The upside is that we have supportive family and friends, a warm house and food to fill our belly's.

In the mean time, I'm just going to hope in dad's new boat and try to navigate these flood waters.