Memorial Day 2012

Hope my kids had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend filled with fun with their friends and family.

It was the perfect weekend for hitting the beach or a classmate's pool, or a family BBQ. I haven't seen a Memorial Day weekend so perfect in a long time, sure hope they enjoyed it outdoors. Last week I got to see their cousin from Canada play in a huge volleyball tournament nearby. Thought my kids might like to see pictures of their family they are missing. Everyone is growing up so fast. I remember when they were all small and playing in the creek at Grandma's house in Ohio or Grandpa's pool or Grandpa's cabin in Naples.

And now it's back to the regular school schedule, at least for a few weeks. Exams start this week for my daughter, and in a few weeks for my son. Wishing them both the best of luck with their tests. Get lots of rest, study hard and eat a good breakfast. These exams are so important for my daughter. She's going to be a junior in high school next year. These grades will determine what college choices she will have ahead of her. She's such a smart girl, I know she'll do her very best, score well and set herself up for a bright future. Good luck, I'm looking forward to your report cards!

May flowers ~ 2012

Flowers in front of my office, remind me of my sweet children. I miss them so much.

Happy Mother's Day

Wishing all the Moms out there a very special Mother's Day. I'm so grateful for all the Moms in my life ~ my Mom, my Step-Mom, my Sister who is a fantastic Mom to my nieces, my Grandma (who is still with us), my Grandmothers who can no longer share the day with us, all my fantastic Aunts, my wonderful friends who are Moms, and especially the Mother of my children ~ without her I wouldn't be a Dad to two beautiful children ~ thank you. Enjoy your day ladies!

For my kids ~ all the Moms on this side of your family send their love and good wishes, and can't wait to see you again soon!

Bubbles of Love Day ~ April 25th

Come join us in blowing bubbles of love to show that children should be able to show love and be loved by all their family members without feeling like traitors. Visit bubblesofloveday.com for more information.

Twenty Texas mayors have proclaimed April 25, 2012 "Parental Alienation Awareness Day" in their cities. These mayors recognize that the children in their communities need and deserve parents to encourage positive and loving relationships with the other parent and that it harmful to children when their parents do not do so. Thank you, Texas mayors, for being community leaders that care! This is happening all across the U.S. and the world, although not too much support here in New York...imagine that.

Hope my children get to blow some bubbles on Wednesday. I will certainly be on my porch blowing mine ~ won't you join me?

Sweet 16

Wow, what a beautiful sunny day for my daughter to turn 16. Sent her a bouquet of flowers almost as beautiful as she is and a box full of gifts. Sure hope I was the first man to send her flowers...ha ha. I'm sure she would have rather they come from JB or "Peeta" but perhaps her daddy is an okay second choice.

Wishing her a fantastic day and hope she has a lot of fun tonite and over her "birthday weekend" ~ maybe she'll have a slumber party at her house with her girlfriends. Would love to be there to celebrate with her, but I guess I'll just have to wait for her to see thru the fog surrounding her and want me around. I will always be here waiting with open arms and lots of love. The whole family sends their love and birthday wishes! Happy Sweet 16 Sweetheart!

April 2012

Go Mets!

How about them Mets! 4-0! Hope my son is catching the games and enjoying spring break. Call me if you'd like to grab some lunch, or golf, or a movie, or just chat. Love you both very much ♥

Happy Easter

Beautiful sunny Easter Sunday ~ hope my kids had a nice day, maybe they had their first Easter in their new house? I had a wonderful day filled with family, friends and lots of great food. Made this new chocolate dessert that everyone loved. I'm sure my kids would have loved it too if they had dinner with me, especially my son, it had all his favorite things in it.

Watched a lot of the Masters too ~ getting excited for golf season coming up. I remember when my son used to golf, I wonder if he still does. He had his own set of clubs and was on a league with two of his friends from his baseball team. The same baseball team that his friend's dad and I used to coach. We even golfed on the same nights. I would drop him and his friends off at their league on my way to mine. My son and I also used to drive down in Naples to golf with his uncles, cousins and grandfather. He loved driving the golf cart around Reservoir Creek. I still go there, my Uncle Gene works there. I wonder if my son still plays, maybe with his Grandfather or Uncle. He was pretty good back then, sure he's even better now. I would love to take him golfing. Son, if you want to go golfing over spring break, or any time, just call. You know how to reach me, the number is and always will be the same, although it appears your phone has that number blocked, so you may need to use a different phone to make the call. Love and miss you very much ~ hope you had a nice Easter!