I'm lounging on the couch with Belle curled up next to me and the girls snoozing away in their bedrooms. I love the peaceful evenings. Those that have had the opportunity to visit us around bedtime know that Emma and Peighton live for the nighttime dance party in their nightgowns. They are quite the dancers. At some point I'll try to shoot a short video so that everyone can get a good laugh.
No news to pass along here. This week will be pretty routine until a much anticipated road trip to Cape Girardeau on Friday. We have yet to visit since we lost Jen in February and I know both sides of her family would really like to see how our girls have grown in 6 months.
As several people have mentioned today, July 23rd is Shawndra Turner's birthday. Take a moment to say a quick prayer for her and her beautiful family. As we grow older, birthdays tend to lose the luster and excitement. However, in the face of cancer birthdays gain new significance. Happy Birthday Shawndra.
The girls thought it was pretty cool sitting on Nathan's motorcycle this weekend!
Hey Chris. Love the picture. I am so glad you are getting some relaxing nights at home. Sounds like the bedtime dance is something to marvel. Ha. I hope your week with the girls and your family this weekend is awesome and I look forward to seeing you soon. Regan misses the girls and wants some more swimming lessons. Ha. Talk to you soon. Lots of Love.
Posted by: Melodie Chrisman | July 24, 2007 at 07:29 AM
Wow! A nightime dance party. I would love to see that! Have fun in Cape this weekend....maybe we will run into each other.
Posted by: Alaina | July 24, 2007 at 07:42 AM
I can't believe how big those girls are getting. I hope you are taking comfort in routine and that the summer is full of fun firsts for the girls! A
Posted by: Annie | July 24, 2007 at 12:24 PM
Thanks Chris for the birthday wishes. You said it so perfectly, this birthday, I had a whole new outlook. When you aren't sure if it is your last, you want to live it up! I want to come join the pajama party, sounds like great fun!! Hope to see you soon. shawndra
Posted by: Shawndra | July 24, 2007 at 09:32 PM
Biker chicks, I love it.. They are so cute. dinah
Posted by: Dinah Wonderly | July 26, 2007 at 11:15 PM
Have fun this weekend! I just got off the phone with mom, who gave me all the details. It sounds like you have a great time ahead of you, and I know everyone in Cape is really excited to see you all. Wish I could be there!!! :-)
Posted by: natalie jones | July 27, 2007 at 01:07 PM
Chris,
Someone sent me the following article that was in the New York times. A young mom battling the maze of cancer treatment while fighting colon cancer. Like Jennifer she was diagnosed shortly after the birth of their daughter.
http://tinyurl.com/ypkmgz
You are an incredible father-the girls smiles show how much they are loved,
Liz
Posted by: liz | July 29, 2007 at 01:25 PM