10-10-10 Doug's Birthday this year...

Too bad I don't have pictures of him! The video I took wouldn't upload...so. Here's a picture of Tom and his girlfriend Aleta.

Tom told us that when they come down here shopping they tell the guys at the border that they're going to visit his Aunt in Custer and he gets through every time!!! Next time he should come visit his Aunt, don't you think!! Looking forward to seeing you Tom and Aleta.

Daddy's little boy.

Marco and Marco Cooper are definitely father and son. No doubt.

Pictures for last post...

Blog Sharing...YEAH!

We're having a creative day today....Justine is sewing a top, Meredith a skirt, me curtains and Maria...well, the picture tells what Maria is doing...

Justine shared her friend's blog....haylieskitchen.blogspot.com...the Focaccia bread recipe...so quick and easy and really really good. Our hardest part was deciding what to put inside...thanks to Rachel (who text) we decided on fresh tomato and gouda cheese. It was good. We will have to go shopping for more sandwich ingredients!

PS...the pictures just don't come out right so I'll put just pictures in the next post...

August 23, 2010

Toyke and Lisette August 23, 1980 to August 23, 2010.
Sometimes it seems just like yesterday but when I think of all the things we've done and been through it's a whole life time.Just last night we were laughing about living in foggy Port Moody. That was so long ago. I bet it's still foggy there!!!
We've spent some absolutely wonderful times together...been through a lot. Yup, there's a few things I'd change but only the medical incidents for both of us. But, it's been good to go through all these things together. I love him now more than ever.

Thirty years and counting...here's to the next 30!

Graduation

Today I received a letter in the mail about my dad. Before I tell you what was in the letter I will tell a story that leads up to it.

On April 13th, 2008 my Dad passed away on complications due to cancer. One of his requests was that he be donated to science. I had done some preliminary research to see if it was even possible. To my surprise it was. SO when the funeral home was notified of his passing the University of British Columbia was also notified. They were happy to except Dad into their medical program.

Can you see where this is leading. Yes my Dad was going to medical school. The term would be about a year and a half to 2 years. During this time many would learn from him. Well we waited patiently and the 2 year mark flew by. It took an additional 4 months before we would hear anything.

Now since Dad was at University we would always joke that he was getting a degree. The letter came and we were told that he had served them well and we could come get him. So Dad graduated from medical school. Soon he will be laid to rest with loving wife.

Today I made the trip to the border and when I got there they asked specifically where I was going. I told them I was going to get my Dad in Vancouver.....They wanted to know where. So I said he's at Mount Pleasant Funeral home and waiting for me to pick him up.....Not a total lie....but not the total truth.

I made it to the funeral home and picked up Dad. The guy helping me was named Francis. He said my dad must have been a big person because he was heavier than most people. Dad was maybe 220 Lbs

On the way back I came to the border again and the customs officer asks me where I had been I told him Vancouver. That was ok that went well....but then he asks me if I was bringing anything back with me....I right away grabbed the container and said yes my Dad and showed him the container....He was a little flustered and after a little stutter he asks anything else. I quickly said no just my Dad. And he lets me go...crisis averted

Dad is here in this container...All graduated from Medical school

The day before the big day...

There she is....the morning before the big day...my little girl...sleeping...how time flies...tears in my eyes...Sweet dreams Beaner.