Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Merry Christmas 2008

Here's to wishing you and yours a beautiful and warm Christmas.

From Ava, Marlowe and Don Osborn

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Mommy's Golden Dress

I found a small box with dresses labeled "for Ava & Marlowe." They were Debrah's, but I don't know anything else about them, except that they look beautiful on the girls.

Thanks to Simon Kendall for his beautiful music.

A little help from...

Last June, a group of friends put together a fantastic night of music, dancing and fun, to provide me and my family with some much needed financial help and good fun. Through their efforts, over $10,000 was raised and is now helping to take good care of my daughters.

Here's to those of you who stepped up when it counted! Special thanks to Bill Smith, Victoria Clements and Ruth Trembley - you inspire me and have made a difference in the lives of my daughters. Thanks.

Have a look at the video and see if you can find yourself...

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Scary!

Ava and Marlowe got to pick out pumpkins, wear scary costumes and help get candy for dad. What fun!

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Girls love to go shopping...

Cuz it makes ya want to dance!

Monday, October 6, 2008

Barefoot in the Grass...

Originally Posted September 21, 2008
 
Remember when it was summer and the best thing to do was run around fresh cut grass barefoot?

Ava & Marlowe's Big Trip '08 Part One

Originally Posted September 21, 2008

There we were in Scottsbluff, Nebraska - hangin' out and havin' fun!

Ava & Marlowe Turn One!

Originally Posted July 8, 2008

Man oh man, I can't believe it - one year old! Kinda reminds us of why we like cake so much...

High-yo Marlie and Ava

Originally Posted May 25, 2008

The girls are starting to walk - can you believe it? Good thing those diapers are well-padded...

Karla with a K

Originally Posted April 16, 2008
 
Some people talk, and some do. Karla may speak in paragraphs, but she shows up in volumes. She knew we needed help and stepped out of her own life and in to ours for "as long as we needed her" which ended up being a full month of childcare, companionship, cooking, cleaning and fun. She helped us (me) deal with a very difficult transition, and I will be forever grateful. 

Here are some images of our life with Karla this past month. Hope you enjoy. 

And Aunt Karla with a K, you're the best!

Let's Go Shopping

Originally posted April 14, 2008
 
First time for everything, and this time it's big box shopping! Click here to see Ava & Marlowe shopping with Aunt karla with a K and Daddy-O.


The Girls' First Easter

Originally posted March 27, 2008

Its been a challenging month to say the least, but we are sorting things out one day at a time. Thank you all so much for your kind support and love.

The good news here is that the girls are truly wonderful. They add a glow to life that I'd forgotten was possible. Here are some shots of the girls with my amazing Mom & Dad, the lovely and talented cousin Karla (she's staying with us 'till we get a nanny sorted out) and yours truly, Daddy-O.

Hope your Easter is filled with love.

PS - Come back often, I'll be posting as much as I can.