Smashin' It: October 2010

Sunday, October 31, 2010

check and check

We just returned from a trip to Vancouver where an MRI and visit with some doctors confirmed Mark's good health. Cancer has stayed smashed. It was the news we were expecting since he has been feeling so strong physically, but there was certainly a calm relief that came with the confirmation.
We were able to visit with some cherished Vancouver folks and get in some good eating, so all in all it was a very good trip.
It feels like winter here now, not quite snow but it is cold and the toques and mitts have migrated from the basement to the front hall. It has been a very busy fall and these next few weeks will hopefully be a bit of a reprieve, then we are off on vacation and going to a friends wedding in the Dominican Republic. Should be amazing.
Hadley is doing great, she really is a happy not so little thing. Since it's been a while - here and here are the 'best of' photos from the past few months.
We hope all is well with all of you. We will pass on the news as it trickles in . . .

Happy Halloween! Hadley was a chicken, and greeting all the trick-or-treaters with enthusiastic waves.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Fall

Here's a couple of quick shots to clear my conscience. We are bad bloggers. We are well, and happy and really enjoying the fall. It is busy, and sometimes too busy - but that seems to be the case for everyone we know. Hadley is continues to shine. Here's proof.

Hadley and I after the Terry Fox walk

The love is mutual that's for sure

On top of our wood pile

That about says it all

Hilarity

Our good friend Dave King has provided some well needed moments of lightness throughout this process. I've included some of his writing below. (he's also looking for freelance work if anyone's innnarested in his unique hip brand of wit). Enjoy:

August 21, 2009
"There are a few holes in the screenplay I'm trying write that I could really use your help with. Like, when you said goodbye to Meghan before the surgery did you just opt for the traditional meaningful stare, and hold her eye contact as they wheeled you all the away down the hall and the florescent lights reflected off the brave tears in her eyes? Or did you go for something a bit more cavalier, like making reference to some sort of private joke you share followed by whatever your pet name for Meghan is: "Guess it's my turn to scoopy dis poopy, eh Footster..."? Or was there a scene where Meghan tried to climb on the gurney and cling to your muscle shirt and you had to clutch her face in your muscular hands, pull her close and say something like "This ain't no duet, Footster. It's a table for one, dammit, and I'm the only one with a reservation..."?

Also, when the arrogant surgeon's hands failed after you came to during the operation and then bravely waved off further anesthetic, did you really take over for him and complete the operation yourself, or did you simply give the nervous younger surgeon the pep talk he needed to realize the arrogant surgeon was just jealous of him all along, and that he was not only old enough to finish this operation himself, but that he owed it to his father/mother/favourite teacher/girlfriend/or possibly dog, who never stopped believing in him?

Anyway, the networks are interested. They like that we're not going to shy away from the potential sexiness of your situation. They're particularly hot for the nurses uniforms as I've described them, and for the scenes with you and Footster in the sponge bath, and in the examination room, and up against the snack machine in the common room (good product placement opportunity here -- I'm thinking Humpty Dumpty and/or Ringolos).

I've been in touch with Hulk Hogan's people about playing you, and I figure any blond with massive jugs can play Footster.

Your creative suggestions are welcome, but wholly unnecessary. I'll let you know when it's on.

Go team!

Dk"

Smashin' It

Sunday, October 31, 2010

check and check

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Fall

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