Birthday, Father's Day and the loss of a dear friend

I had every intention of posting on a more timely fashion, but that has fallen to the way side again. Lots of things have happened since my last post. I had a birthday last week, which is fun for presents, but just plain sucks as the number goes up. I don't want to get older. As I get older, so does Philip. I would love to keep him little forever. He is so much fun. For a birthday celebration for mom (wink, wink) we went here:





This is awesome, because every other time that we have gone he as screamed and screamed and it wasn't enjoyable for anyone. He even began to run for the door once! This time he put on his big boy pants and had a good time with Chuck E Cheese. Very proud moment for us!

This is my dear friend Tai. Her life was taken at the age of 26. She fought a good fight with cancer. 18 months ago, it was discovered that she had rectal cancer. From there it spread to her colon, ovaries and liver. She underwent chemo, and that seemed to be working. In April she was readmited to the hospital and after waiting 3 weeks for the chemo to leave her body, underwent surgery again. At that time it was discovered that the cancer had spread and there wasn't anything they could do. She entered Hospice on May 6 and entered heaven on June 18.

Tai always found the good in everyone. She lived every moment to it's fullest. I only hope that I can someday be half the person she was. I love you Tai! You are my hero!