Caleb's bike.....

Last week Monique texts me: "Would Gavin want Caleb's bike?" I get the all-too-common throat lump that seems to accompany conversation about Caleb. 

It's so amazing that she would want Gavin to have it but so heart-wrenching that it's yet another reminder he's no longer with us to enjoy it himself. So bittersweet. 

I never quite know how to feel about the hand-me-downs that seem to come more now that Gavin is at the age now when Caleb was diagnosed and near the age of his death. I do believe though, it gives Monique some comfort and joy to see the other boy in her life enjoy the things so much. And, the sweet Spiderman bike has been no exception. He's having a ball and mastering pedaling like a champ! He cruises the hood with a huge smile and some serious determination. It really makes me miss Caleb but also feel he's still with us in some small way....

....and the obligatory tree climbing pit stop....

We officially have two bikers!

Valentine's Day 2016

 We had a pretty low key Valentine's Day...not that we make a huge fuss typically. It worked out that the children's parade for the Edison Festival of Lights was the same day. There was a kids' fun run that they really wanted to do so after some flowers, breakfast in bed and Maddie's awesome cards, we headed downtown.

They did great! Maddie's a bit more competitive and was slightly disappointed she didn't win. Gavin, on the other hand, just ran his little heart out with a huge smile the entire time. He was super jazzed about his ribbon!

After the run we just hung out for the parade. It was a perfect weather day! Actually, it was just a perfect day, all the way around. Enjoying the day with my people...pretty much all I ever need.

100th day of school!

So I totally convinced Maddie's teacher to let the kids dress like "100 year olds" for their 100th day of school cause, well, any excuse for a costume and a party! She was all for it and even got into the spirit herself! Pretty adorable...I hope I look this good at 100!