Bo Bo is 6

I just cannot believe my baby boy is 6 today!

Riley was our "oops we thought we were done but happy we're pregnant" baby; we could not imagine our lives with out him. He brings so much joy to everyday.

Like Connor; Riley is fun loving and so very happy! They are the best of friends and do everything together.

He loves to play ice hockey and baseball but can't wait to be old enough to try every sport.

His favorite color is still green. Riley started Kindergarten this year and absolutely loves it! We call him Bo Bo because he used to love watching Diego & the Bo Bo brothers..one day he was watching and we just started calling him Bo Bo; he didn't mind so it kind of stuck

We went to Chuck E Cheese again for Riley's birthday and gave him a matchbox car garage.

WOW it's been 3 years

WOW I can't believe it's been 3 years since I had my kidney removed. I remember it so vividly...the fear was so consuming. I remember arriving at the hospital at 6 am and waiting for surgery at 9. I had already been crying for weeks leading up to this day, but I still had more tears.

When they told me I had Cancer I never imagined I would still be here today. I know we have come a very long way with treatments, but hearing those words forces all rational right out the window. It feels like an instant death sentence.

Today I took the time to reflect and remember the last 3 years. This has been a very difficult road to travel; especially in recent months since my third surgery, but I know how fortunate I am. I have taken time today to count my blessings and pray for a little less difficult road.

Tonight we celebrated what we call my "re-birthday" by having pizza "my" way (double cheese and pepperoni), playing games, ending with a cake. A NO fighting rule was in effect for the day which made it relaxing & amazing.

Sammie gave me a gift certificate making me realize yet again how much she means to me and this family. We would have never made it through without her jumping into the "mom role" to help care for the kids when I could not.

I am so grateful for so many things yet wishful for so many more.