Little Papa goes to Heaven

"In tears we saw you sinking,

We watched you fade away

You faced your task with courage,

Your spirit did not bend.

And still you kept on fighting

Until the very end.

God saw you getting tired,

When a cure was not to be,

So He put His arms around you

And whispered "Come to Me"

So when we saw you sleeping,

So peaceful and free from pain,

We could not wish you back

To suffer that again."

On August 31, 2016 we said "see you again" to Paul.

This man has fought the good fight.  He was put through more in the last 8 years than many in a lifetime.  He did it all with a smile on his face and managed to find a way to still make it to everything.  

I remember him telling us when he was diagnosed with cancer that he didn't think he would live long enough for Talan to know who he was.  BUT he did.

Then he told us there was no way he would live long enough for Kendall to know him.  BUT he did. 

They will have the best memories of him.  I know there were probably weekends that he didn't feel like it, or wanted to just sit at home and wither away.  BUT he didn't.  He made the most out of this life he was given.  The kids were extremely sad when we went to say our "see you laters".  But I know that they will always remember Little Papa being at everything.  We miss you Paul.  But we are so thankful you are not suffering any longer.  

Talan goes to 3rd grade

Dear Talan,

You are way too big buddy!  The time just keeps ticking away.  You are an awesome big brother to Kendall and I know that you will keep her safe and make her feel good about being at school all day.  You are so smart and try hard in everything you do.  I can't wait to see what this year holds for you. 

Kendall goes to Kindergarten

Dear Kendall,

Today is a big day!  You get to go to school.  All day.  Without me.  I am not sure when this happened.  I guess I thought you would always be my little sidekick.  We would go shopping together.  We would get our nails done together.  We would have lunch together.  We would sleep in late together.  Now we aren't together all day.  You are my baby.  My last baby.  And although you are growing up right before me, you will always be my baby.

I know you will do so many great things.  You are my strong princess warrior.  I know you will be a great friend to others.  I know you will learn many things and you will be so smart.  I am so proud to be your mom.  I know I will miss our time together, but I promise to make the most of the time you are with me. I love you to the moon and back beautiful girl!

Kendall turns 5!!!

I am not really sure where the time has gone. My little girl is growing up right before my eyes.  I am in constant awe of her beauty and am happy that she is sassy and confident.  She is definitely my child and for that I am grateful.  

We went and had lunch with Talan on Kendall's birthday. 

Saturday Kendall had a game before the birthday party and she was a beast.  She scored 8 goals and never quit! This season was amazing as she finally found her love for the game.  She surpassed many kids on the team and to me was the most improved!

Kendall of course wanted to be like Talan so we had her birthday party at the skating rink too.  She had been asking for some roller blades.  So, she got some for her birthday and after about 30 minutes of crying because she kept falling we had to revert to regular skates.  Again, we had a great time with lots of family and friends coming out to celebrate.

I decided to get Kendall's pictures done for her birthday since we haven't had any done of her since she was a baby.  These are just a few from my phone.  As soon as I get the others I will load them. There were a couple that were super cute.