Beautiful Boy Update

I know I have asked for your thoughts and well wishes for this little boy numerous times before, but I am going to keep asking till they aren't needed any more. His family has been in New York to get him set up to start treatment there. Because of some complications brought on by the insurance company (and don't even get me started on how ridiculous that is!!) he will be coming back to Iowa City to get chemo for a few weeks, and then will be heading back to the Big Apple again. I wont even begin to pretend I understand how all of this works, but I do know that as a parent I cannot even begin to imagine how they are finding the strength to start every day and the amount of respect and compassion I have for them all just continues to grow. So please join me again in sending them your thoughts and prayers, and if you find yourself in a position to do some random act of kindness for family, friends or even total strangers, do it in his honor. You can visit his families webpage here, (search for his page--ColemanScott) and leave a word of encouragement if you can. His mother is collecting stories of random acts of kindness for a book she is making for Coleman so if you have a story, be sure to leave that also.

A Few More Shots From Above

In case anyone has any desire to try this for themselves when in the Des Moines area, be sure to give Dan a call, and you can check out his website right here. Be sure to tell him that we sent you cuz we just might get another flight for referring people. And I would not be turning that down!!

5 Years of Wedded Bliss...And How Did We Celebrate?

See that flame?? It nearly singed off the hubby's eyebrows, but damn doesn't he look manly playing with fire!!

This cool balloon was also in the air with us, and it was a little lower than we were. At this point the hubby was on his knees in the bottom of the basket, but once he realized that we were not going to plummet to earth at breakneck speed, he stood up and enjoyed the spectacular view.

I wish you could have all been in the air with us to see what we saw. A picture just doesn't do it justice. Truly took our breath away.

See that big smile?? I think he actually forgave me for that initial "what the hell did she get me into??" moment when the balloon first took flight. And it was just so amazing to be able to share this with him. So, Happy 5 Year Anniversary baby with many more to come!! I love you so much, and am proud to call you my husband!

Send a Happy Thought...

If you have a minute today send a smile to my friend Lesa and her family. Her Grandfather passed away Tuesday night and I am sure she would welcome your thoughts and prayers as they deal with the loss. Big hugs honey...you know I love juu!! :)

Weekend at the Mall

This was taken right after our $150 lunch. The food was great, but not something we will be making a weekend tradition!!

"What??? I wasnt falling asleep..." The only problem with that was he was the driver. We switched places not long after this was taken.

What a mess, huh. Who know those two tall kids and the one munchkin could fit comfortably into a back seat? Well, saying it was a comfortable fit might be a bit of a stretch.

This is at the Nickelodeon themepark in the Mall of America. And this might not look like much in the picture, but if you look close you will probably see my stomach laying somewhere on that track! Gives new meaning to the phrase "watch out for that first hill!" Worth trying if you get up there though. And I woud do it again in a heatbeat!!!

First Day of School, and First Day of Her Last Day of School...

Can you believe this?? Today is the first day of Burda's Senior year! And the Little Man started Kindergarten today! I have to admit I had a bit of a tough time with this. My baby girl is growing up way too fast for my liking and I am not afraid to say it! And look how grown up he is looking. I was fine till I actually watched him sit down in his little desk, and then I lost it a little. Just doesn't seem fair that time has gone so fast but I guess that is just one of the things we parents get to deal with.

Another Fair Pic

Aren't they adorable??

His First Ever State Fair Corndog

The top picture is the 3 kids on the Skyride at the Iowa State Fair, and because he has the best big brother and sister ever, Little Man even got to enjoy his very first State Fair corndog. And he is a big fan of corndogs so this was a pretty big deal for him. Not to mention the fact that he was cool enough to hang out with the big kids. All in all a pretty eventful day for them. I do have to add that these pictures were posted in almost real time! From cell phone camera to blog in a matter of minutes....aint technology grand?? Not sure how I survived my teens without all of these gadgets!

And I Am Sure You Have Guessed, This Is Curly!!!

So, This Would Be Mo...

Watch how Burda could be stirring up a nice cake batter with that right hand!! She is a multi-tasker if I have ever seen one!! Love you Burda!!! :)

Wii Fit Hula Hoop Part 1...We Call Him Larry...

One of My Most Favorite Bands of ALL TIME!!!

For some amazing tunes to get you through the day, check out this youtube channel. This is honestly one of my favorite bands in the universe and I have been lucky enough to see them live several times. And trust me when I tell you they are just as amazing live as they are recorded!! Unfortunately, according to their website it doesn't look like they are touring anytime soon, but I am hoping that will change and I will get another chance to catch them live. Critter and Burda are even fans and I am pretty sure you can find at least one Soniadada song on their ipod!! I am including a video of one of my favorite songs just to brighten your day!!