This is an all-in-one post because so much has been going on.  I wanted to post something because it has been so long since I have updated this site.  So here are some new things to get you all caught up on the happenings in our lives:

  • There is a new guy in my life (His name is Ryen – more on that later…)
  • Madi got a new dog – her name is Chloe Bear and she is a Great Pyrenees
  • My Dad is sick and has been in the hospital for 2 weeks
  • We cooked our first turkey for Easter
  • Taylor went to his first Prom and dressed like a total nerd
  • Madi attended her first “Real” concert and got to see Ryen play and also went on stage with him (highlight of her night)

For those of you who know my Dad – He is holding his own and doing better than we could have ever hoped for.  He is getting stronger every day and we are all holding hope that he will make a full recovery.  I have spent the last two weeks second guessing everything I have said or not said to him.  I now know that none of that matters – he is with us now and I am taking every opportunity to tell him all those things, that for over 48 hours, I never thought I would have the chance to say again.

I know that you have all heard this at some point in your life – Don’t take things for granted, tell the people in your life that you love them, spend time with the ones you love – quality time.  We truly do not know how long we have on this earth and the last thing you want is to be standing next to a hospital bed wishing you had said something or done something differently.  It is a hopeless and lonely feeling, one that can be prevented by slowing down and enjoying the friends and family around you.

Check out the Flickr badge on the right for the newest pictures of the family.  Love to you all!