Bates Battaglia

Well we went to the Canes practice again today sans camera, and Dru wore his Battaglia shirt (who skates for Toronto now, but who knows whether he'll get traded back to the Canes.) Bates came off the ice by the Zamboni entrance and said hi to Dru (whose eyes were like saucers!) and said, "hi, what's your name?" and then asked who's shirt he was wearing. Then he said, "do you know my name?" and Dru, like a champ, said his whole name. I didn't have my camera or a pen, and he said he had one in his car and that he'd be pulling up in a minute. Then I said, Dru, Give him a high five! And then I said, "I wonder if he knows how to "pow" ... and they did, and Bates was so gracious. We then met his brother, Anthony, and then the signature on the back of the shirt. I only wish I had my camera! When he got back in his car he said, "see ya, Dru!" :)

oh look, I can jump in bed!

I think it's time to lower the rails.

Oh yes daddy and Mommy! I LOVE the pool!!!!!!

uh oh. he climbs.

RIP Uncle Mark

My mom's brother passed away yesterday after a fierce albeit brief battle with cancer. RIP Uncle Mark. Terri, Mick, Tracey, I'm so sorry and so wish I was there with you to hug and comfort you. Our deepest condolences. We love you. This picture was taken 7-15-07 at their home in Stillwater, MN.

Busted! (he waits to see my reaction)

Air hockey, anyone?

Well, I went in and finally did it! 10 inches to Locks of Love. I highly recommend it to anyone who has long hair and wants a total make over. I've wanted to do it the second time for months but my hair wasn't cooperating!

the photographer in training. :) (he's using my old G6, I use a G7 now when the batteries are working)

Captain Rod Brind'Amour with Dru, signing an outfit for Ernie

Skater Chad LaRose with the boys ( a hurricane)

Dru still loves the 'canes. This is AWard, who isn't on the team any more, but still practices with them.

Look! I can sit up by myself! And how about those thighs!

I'll get you my shadow, and your little dog too! (he didn't fall, he was running really fast)

oh they can bring me back here anytime. I like this sand stuff. [wrightsville beach, nc]

that's the way, Daddy!

I rather like the texture, actually.