missing you daddy

Today is the day

the day my dad passed away

three years ago ... today

I seem the same

I act the same

I look the same

but boy, it sure feels different

heavy

even sometimes physically different

my chest, my stomach, my heart
hurts

it's so hard to understand

just how much I miss him

sometimes, I don't even understand

I look at his pictures

and it takes me right back to that moment

His face always makes me smile

always

He was such a presence in my life

in Sam's life

in Brad's life

our entire family

The impact of him not being on this earth anymore

is so strongly felt by so many

... still

It warms my heart, unbelieveably

to know how much he meant to my friends

and to his friends and to his employees

everyone still loves him

and that

means so much to me

and

helps keep him alive

I miss you everyday Daddy,

every.single.day

Day at the K!

First Royals Game of the 2011 Season
... with the Myers

A big surprise for Keaton's Birthday
and a day of fun for all of the boys!

{I am so jealous that I didn't get to be there}

 

They went early so they could check out the Royals Hall of Fame

and participate in the Outfield Experience

.

The Royals *lost to the Mariners that day

{hopefully they will get their mojo back soon}

but lots of goodies were bought and eatin'

and it was a beautiful day spent with friends

Oh, the memories.

So Cool



Keaton/Sam



Sluggerrr's Batting Cages



Sluggerrr's Base Run

Sluggerrr's Pitching Mound



Finished at last

After a lot of hard work

{thank you honey and thank you Kevin}

and a lot of patience

the family room is complete

It's even furnished but still needing a few more touches

here and there

We are all so happy to be able to turn on a movie

and get cozy and comfy in our new family room ... together

I am delighted to have Sam and his buddies back

down there having band practice and playing video games

I can't believe we didn't do this sooner

So excited to have my Family Room back!