REMEMBERING A DECADE LATER

Don't know how this is all going to come out, or even how to put it all into words. I guess all I know is how to speak from the heart...it's something she taught me. I've always imagined this as somewhat of a letter so I guess it will go a little something like that. I play out this scenario in my head all the time...what if I had just five minutes with my mom, what would I say, what would I tell her, and what questions would I ask...

I'd probably tell her that everything is ok, but we miss her very much. That Dad and Missy are doing well. I see them every few months, which of course isn't enough. I'd tell her I wish we could all be together, but know it can't be. I'd tell her I married the most amazing woman, and that her granddaughter is the most special and charismatic kid in the world, encompassing so many traits that made her such a special and unique person. I'd ask her what she's been doing, what she's seen, who she is with, I'd ask her who she hugs when she gets lonely. I'd tell her I think about her all the time. I'd tell her so much more.

It's hard to believe it's been a decade. I remember laying in bed with my mom the morning I was to head back to school after spring break in 2001. It's my last memory...

My mom had it all. She was beautiful, she was creative, she had a heart of gold. She was sincere and sweet. She loved her family. She had a great smile and she loved to laugh.

Remember the girbaud jeans story??!!!!! Come on...it's a classic. Ask me if you've never heard it.

It hard not to shed some tears as I write and read this over, but they are good and cheerful tears because it's ok. I know she is with us, that she peeks in every now and then, to see what her kids and husband are up to. I know this is true because I can feel it.

Mom, I love you and think about you all the time. And everything is ok. You shouldn't worry. The values you and Dad instilled in Missy and I, we take with us through life and will pass them on...I promise.

This is my favorite picture of us - you look like Minnie Mouse, my ears are huge so I guess that makes me Dumbo. I love you.

ADIDAS CAMPAIGN

Came across this sick spot for ADIDAS today that really got me pumped up. Having been so inundated with three movies shooting, going through countless hours of dailies, while trying to balance everything else, this spot gut my blood flowing in a good way - intense, fast and full of energy. It's frickin' awesome. Hopefully it will inspire you to do something great today!

WINDY CITY VISIT

We made a quick trip to Chicago this past weekend to celebrate Dakota B's 6th Birthday - it was a ton of fun. Somehow I managed to get sick Sunday on the flight back and Ms Sylvie wouldn't sit still for more than a minute...literally. When the Captain announced that we were flying over Colorado Springs, followed by "we are about half way home folks, only two more hours..." we almost lost our shizzit.

Thanks to Lee and Michael for putting us up at their pad. We had the best time and Sylvie loved exploring the house. Here are a few from the weekend that stood out. More to come later when I find time. And I'm cutting together a music video of Dakota dancing to Michael Jackson's HOLLYWOOD. Again, more later.