It has been 2 years..

Since the world crumbled. Well my families world. 2 years ago today, my dad went to the hospital in Phoenix. He wasn't feeling great. He was feeling pretty awful actually.. And 2 hours later, he was told the devastating news. The news that would change our family forever. He was given the news that his left kidney was a tumor and was no longer functioning.. Oh and he had 4 other small tumors in his guts. And oh if that wasn't bad enough, he was going to die. He had to get home NOW. Don't wait until the end of the holiday, if you want to see your family GET HOME NOW. Could you imagine hearing that 2500km away from home?

But today, although sad, I am thankful. I am thankful that my two wonderful girls got to meet Grandpa. Bella will probably remember much more, but even Emily, can point out Grandpa's picture. I am thankful that my daddy defied the odds and outwitted and with pure stubbornness, outlasted the 1 month "deadline" they gave him. We were able to say goodbye. We had 14 months to "prepare" although I must say, nothing can prepare you for saying goodbye and not having a dad in the flesh.. I am thankful that I will always carry my daddy in my heart.

And I am very thankful for this picture. Because it sums my daddy up..

These blogs just don't write themselves..

Who knew? lol

Yes my bloggy friends, I have not wrote a single word in 20 days. Nothing, zilch, nada. I haven't went onto and poked around any of my favorite blogs. Showed no blog love in a very long time. Why? You may ask. It has been very busy in this household.

I had the flu, my kids had the flu and that was just the first week. Then the second, we were trying to get back into the game. Harder then you would think. And then the third I was making 144 brownies for a Christmas Cookie Exchange. A L O T of brownies. 6 different types actually. Lots and lots of brownies. But well worth it.

Now things are about to speed up again. But I should say that training is well underway for the 2010 Ride to Conquer Cancer. I am biking upwards of 2 hours 3X a week on the trainer at home. Walking lots. The Sobeys around the corner that just opened up has been a godsend. I walk there a lot.

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American family and friends. And to those of you who have lost a parent/child/spouse this year, remember to remember the little things that you loved about that person and try to have a very happy holiday season!

Wordless Wednesday..

The battle between

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Guess which one, won?

good times.. but hey I get to pick out a new phone..