Tai Chi

Here's a quick pic I snapped at dad's Tai Chi class this morning. I seems to really like it and the instructors are really great. Plus, all the other ladies in the class seem to like dad - the lone male!

Mom arrived last night, safe and sound. Dad is still doing just great. We've been busy and having a good time enjoying each other's company. He's been very active and taking a good walk each day. He seems to me to be doing well. Yeah dad!

Craft time!

Ava and her grandpa worked together on some craft projects. Ava had fun coloring while dad drew her some birds.

Dad also had his first Tai Chi class today. Should be a good addition to his therapy. He enjoyed it and is looking forward to the next class on Thursday.

Beautiful Sunday

Today we thoroughly enjoyed our sunny spring weather! Dad and I took a walk with Ava this morning, then we headed out for lunch and a tour of the Harbor District. The Harbor is our version of the Waterfront Park, but on a lake. It has shops, restaurants, a cinema, fountains, docs, a lighthouse, a brand new Hilton, a small outdoor concert venue and plenty of room to stroll and enjoy a perfect sunny day.

And of course, Miss Ava could hardly leave her grandpa alone. During our walk, she had to make sure that he was right beside her the whole way. She cried when I told her that she needed to be gentle with grandpa and she couldn't climb all over him like a jungle gym! But she found a way to steal some snuggle time and was pleased as puddin'. Watch out grandma Rhonda! You've definitely got competition now!

In other news, mom (who's working her tail off wraping up the move in Phoenix!) is just about ready to go. All is packed up and off with the movers. Tomorrow is a day of rest with Laura, then she's off on her journey with Aunt Louise and Theresa. She should be here Wednesday or Thursday. We're supposed to get thunderstoms starting Tuesday, but hopefully they can avoid any crazy rain while on the road!

Smitten like a KITTEN!

What a day! Ava has a new best friend....her grandpa! She can hardly leave him alone. She warmed up to him real quick and spent the day glued to his side.

Dad had a great flight and was waiting for me (!) at the gate. Dressed all spiffy for travel, he was ready to go and check out his new home town. He had a good day and seems happy to be here and is enjoying his bit of rest before the chaos resumes later this week.

THANK YOU!

Mom, Jenny & Sony, Jose, Cindy, Betty & Neil, Shelby and Lori..... Thank you so much for your donations to our Relay for Life efforts. Your kindness and generosity means so much to me. I'm getting closer to my goal! And thank you to everyone that has pledged their prayers and support for our family. I am so grateful.

I am 58% of the way to my goal of $500! Woo hoo!

Relay For Life

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?px=5271757&fr_id=6311&pg=personal

Just a reminder, I'm in the last few days of fundraising for the upcoming Relay for Life event for the American Cancer Society. If you can spare a few dollars to help me reach my goal, click the link above and follow the instructions to make a donation online. Thank you!

Dad arrives Saturday at noon! Lots of updates and pictures to follow!

We love you Bo!

Grandpa x2

Yes, dad is going to be a grandpa again! Yippee!

He'll be here a week from Saturday, so I'm busy getting ready. Mom will be here about a week after. More updates and pictures when he arrives!

Sad day

Just a quick note that today mom and dad's little dog Beau had to be put down. He was really sick and was really having a tough time. The last few weeks have been very tiring for mom and dad, but hopefully this sad time will fade as they continue to make their way towards their new home out here in Texas.