Good ol family time

We had a great Christmas. Family made it into town, despite the weather. Extra long/slow drive, but made it safe. I was able to get into town on Christmas Eve and pick up Baloo to take him home to surprise Paige. She loves him. Has not had much time to get to know him yet, (she is in Estes with my family/I have to work------BLAH!) He is a very good/sweet dog. More like horse. He is soooo big!
Unfortunately we did not make it to the cemetery due to the blizzard and drifting snow blocking everything. Plans were to take a tree out there. I had mixed emotions on the whole thing. I was very sad and felt very guilty for not being able to go, yet it was sort of a releif in not having to be soo emtional about it. Last year I sobbed all the way into the cemetery. I thought this year might be easier, but I sobbed just thinking about it this year. Push forward, that is what we must do, wait to till the day we are reunited. Keep the memories alive and in our hearts.
Wishing everyone a Happy and Safe New Years. Pics coming soon, I hope.........I really do not know where the days/weeks are going.

Meet Baloo

This cute little (well acutally really big) guy is joing our family on Christmas Day, this is Paige's gift. He is 6 yrs old and very mellow, and loving. Very excited, he has the biggest puppy eyes I have ever seen. I hope Paige is excited when she meets him.

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2ND ANNUAL 5K WALK & FAMILY FUN DAY

Saturday, June 5, 2010 Eastman Park Windsor, Colorado

Please join the Weatherby Family of the UMDF along with hundreds of walkers as we unite in support of those individuals and families affected by mitochondrial disease. Landon's Hope offers all participants a fun-filled experience with activities for kids, refreshments, mitochondrial disease resources, and much, much more! Additional activities for children will be arranged. Bicycles are permitted in Eastman Park, however, no dogs are allowed. Child care will be provided for parents with small children that wish to participate.

All Proceeds go to the UMDF

Register/Donate at http://www.umdf.org/landonshope

Saturday, June 5, 2010

8:00 - 8:45am -Registration

9:00am - 5K Walk begins
6/5/2010
Fees:
Adult Registration: $25.00Ages 18+
Youth Registration: $10.00Ages 17 and Under
Mito Patient Registration: No FeesAffected Individuals

Santa shopper

Paige's school, like most, has the Santa shopper deal. They can go in and buy presents at the school.
Paige has been wanting to go and I keep forgetting. This morning she walks up to me with the cutuest expression and says "mommy I can do the shopping at my school all by myself at recess, I just need money."
I told her OK, I will give you money and only buy 1 thing you want and something for each cousin, if you have enough, but only buy it if you really like it! I gave her money and her eyes got really bit... Then after carrying it around for a while, She said "Mommy, when I am done with this money, can I reuse it!" LOL!
I wish sweetie!

BRRRRRRRRRRR

Really that's all that describes this crazy-freezing weather. It is snowing and has been for 2 days. It is 7 degrees. Yikes, that is the hi for the day.
This weekend we put up the Christmas tree. Bitter sweet. Our ornaments we made last year with pics on them, some of Landon, some of Paige. It is difficult to look at his stalking hanging knowing he is not physically with us to sing songs and watch the tree lights and run around and tear it all apart. It is difficult thinking about Christmas Day and taking a tree to the cemetery..............so many inoscent children lost to soo many nasty diseases/cancers/tragic accidents.....................so many brave and strong willed parents/siblings/family member/friends trecking through the tough days that must be faced.

Paige thought since the tree was up, Santa must be coming that very night! I keep telling her 2 more weeks of school and her mind keeps comprehending 2 more days! I finally showed her on the Calendar this morning and we counted 10 more days of school...........She seriously broke out crying.............."10 days, that is too long" Poor thing. I still have no idea what I am getting her for Christmas. I did tell her the other day that maybe we could go to the dog rescue and rescue a dog and that could be her Christmas gift. She likes that idea..................I am still thinking on that one :)
I am trying to get her to understand the true meaning of Christmas........... not just presents.

Long Overdo

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, holidays are different now and always will be, there is a peice of life missing and things will never be the same.................that said, we are happy regardless and we had a great time with my family..... My nephew is abosolutely adorable, at 2 months, starting to smile and I tried to teach him to stick his tongue out. He tried and I am sure at Christmas time, it will be a success!
Paige did great in the car, she did get bored and I heard a few times-------------"How Much Longer", BUT I can't really talk because we picked my dad up half way there and the last 4 hours, I asked him at least 3 times, "HOW MUCH LONGER!"
We also celebrated my princess neices 3rd b-day, she is a riot, such a beauty queen! AHd coffee with an old high school friend! That was tons of fun!

I went to have lunch with Paige at school yesterday, what fun! Those kindergardners are hilarious and full of life and energy! It was a good time.
Also Paige has started to make her own breakfast....................just a bowl of cereal, but still! Waht an accomplishment. I was in the shower when she got up yesterday and she came in to ask where the milk was! She had already pushed the kitchen chair over to get into the cabinet and get her cereal and a bowl, and could not find the milk in the fridge......lol! But she got it out and made herself a bowl of cereal...............did the same again this morning............Now if only she will do that on Saturday/Sunday morning and I can sleep in!