Join the MOVEMBER MO-vement!

 

For the 3rd year in a row I will be participating in the MOVEMBER Challenge and growing out a sexy mustache. The last few years it's just been a beard, but this year I'm defying all odds (and my wife's wishes) and growin' out the stache. 

Of course, aside from my sexiness, don't forget the bigger purpose in all this; to raise money and awareness for men's health. Prostate and testicular cancer (BALLS!) are some of the biggest cancer issues men face in our world today. But with advanced research and early detection we can help change that. Cancer is near and dear to my heart as I lost my mom 9 years ago to Ovarian Cancer as as we're just now coming out of the Breast Cancer Awareness month that dominated October - it's time to move our focus to another diseases. Anyway awareness is good awareness.

Check out my page and donate here:

http://mobro.co/marcblackwell

More photos and stach-y-ness to come.

Cheers!
-marc

Rainbows and Advice?

The Blackwells spotted Zoe's first rainbow today!  It's been a crazy couple of days in Los Angeles with Missouri like weather.  It will rain, stop, then the sun will come out, and THEN it starts all over.  It's good though.  LA needs a good wash every once in a while. 

Zoe and I are entering the middle of our 3rd week together at home alone during the day while mom works and ... can I tell ya?  My back is soorrreeeee.  I'm one tired pops.  I know I've told you all before how nice it is to have Stacey around.  She's such a good mom, scoopin' up Zoe-Toes and giving her that motherly affection anytime she needs it.  And while I can certainly scoop up Zoe, (hence the sore back) I'm not convinced yet that I can give her as special as affection or attention as mom.  Every time Stacey comes home from work, Zoe lights up.  Her broad smile can take away all the stress from earlier in the day.  She loves her mom!  But this bearded face and deep voice just aint the same as her beautiful, smooth skinned, soft voiced mother.

So my question to you, blogging community (and  know there are like 45 of you who read this ... so I'm talkin' to you!) What do YOU think I need to do to ensure Zoe's steady growth and development?  We read together, have tummy time, she watches Baby Einstein videos, excersies and listens to NPR.  She takes plenty of naps and eats like a champ...but what else can I be doing to make sure Zoe is smart, healthy and well loved?  Leave your comments below and let me know!  I can't wait to see your advice.

It's time to go scoop up my baby girl, then go scoop up my other baby girl at work.  I think she has an IKEA trip planned for the night.  I'm just excited for my marinating steak in the fridge!  :)

Peace,
-marc