CANCER SUCKS!

YEAH - I said it... cancer sucks! Mom was diagnosed January 2008 with ovarian cancer. And let me tell you, when the doctor says the C-word - its heavy (to use a term from Back to the Future...) As the shit hit the fan big time last year... well lets just say that some people got cut from the team and are no longer around. You really learn a lot about yourself and your friends when you are put in a situation like this.

Cancer is a very selfish disease that can alienate you from many people, and this is the time when you know who your real friends are. Those are the ones who sit with you all night long in the hospital and that 'visitation hours' do not apply to. They come at a moments notice when you are puking all over your kitchen and will bury your pets for you.

My mom is very blessed to have several extraordinary friends and family members who have helped her since January of '08 and are still wonderfully supportive as she is going through chemo again right now. The angel (the teal ribbon is for ovarian cancer) represents all those who have helped mom (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE) - and from the bottom of my heart I thank you for being a part of this journey.

What the heck is that???

Ok so here is a photo from a recent event in our lives
( Mex. (the hubby) and I.)

Confused? Ok , maybe this will help....

Still Wondering... Here is another hint...

Yes! its none other than U2... the concert was fabulous. And here is the stage with the lights on.

Shampoo - where for art thou shampoo?

Is anyone else terribly confused when going into Wal-Mart now (besides me???) The shampoo is now where the ladies sports clothing was and the dog food is where the shoes were. There was something comforting about knowing when you went into Wal-Mart - no matter how old, if it had a mega-grocery section or not, the same format of clothing next to the frozen food section just made sense.

But now they have gone all high tech and I'm sure spent millions on researching the new designs and layouts. It is quite fun to mill about with the other confused, lost souls who can't find the bread to save their lives (oh by the way - its where the baby section was...)

The kids...

Ok, so this is my first attempt to write a blog... So what better subject to start out with than my fur kids. Logan is on the right and Carly is on the left in this picture, sitting in their favorite spot in the townhouse. They are at the front window where they can terrorize the neighborhood cats and dogs who foolishly venture too close to the yard. As these creatures are my only frame of reference to child rearing, I am quite able to give advice to my friends who have 'real' kids about potty training, teething, sibling rivalry, bathing and nail clipping.

(like I mentioned before, as this is my first post I will keep it short and sweet, mostly so I can make sure I don't screw anything up...)