School's Here!

Back to school again for the kids!
The summer went quickly and early mornings are here again!  I was counting down the days this year!  Sad to say, but I did.  I just enjoy some free mommy time, that's all, after 12 years.  Haley entered 7th grade in the Jr./Sr. High School.  She loved it!  She was very confident on where to go after practicing her schedule at orientation last week.  Cameron loved being back in Mr. A's class again, this time as a second grader!  I hope this year will be better for him.  And Ryan....He loves school being a 1st grader!  Now onto the new school year and projects!

Family Reunion

Well, another week has passed.  It was exciting, sad, and memorable.  Thursday, I went zip lining with my sister, mom, and aunt for a girls' exciting day!  It was totally fun!  I cannot wait to go again!  My son Cameron desperately wanted to go with us!  I'll take him for his 10th birthday since you have to be at least 10 and 70 lbs.  We started the birthday celebrations early!  I suggest that everyone without any medical conditions try it!

Other exciting things were my mom's side Family Reunion on Saturday!  It was great seeing relatives that I haven't seen in a really long time!  Colorado, Quebec, Canada, Florida, Ohio, New Jersey, Pennsylvania....all came together to celebrate my Aunt Linda's 50th Birthday!  We did some Minute-To-Win-It games and launched water balloons at each other. 

  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to....MY MOM..I love you!  Thank you for all that you do for me and my little family!  You are a wonderful and caring person!  My Aunt Linda, who, again, is celebrating her 50th!  I love you, too!  My sister Valerie, who is celebrating her 30th!  I love you.  Thank you for making me have fun!  Ryan, who turned 6!  My little man!  My grandmother, Mama!  I love you!  So glad that you are here with us!  Aunt Cyndi, Sophie, my friend JoAnna, Uncle Neil, and Aunt Susan, too!

With that, I am going to end on a sad note, though.  My husband's grandfather passed away on Thursday as I was coming home from zip lining.  Next weekend will be spent with his family in New Jersey.  And as I am celebrating my mom and aunt's birthdays today, I am thinking of a good friend of mine who passed away 5 years ago today in a terrible car accident, way too early.  R.I.P. Bridget.  You are sadly missed everyday by many of your friends and family.  Here's to all the goofy and fun memories we had together!  Love ya!

Baby Boy's 6th Birthday!

I cannot believe that my youngest is now 6!  Time surely has passed quickly.  I remember the days when we first brought him home from the hospital.  It was like yesterday.  I'm sure many parents can say the same thing about their children as well.  But....WOW!  I look at him and see all those days that have passed in the last six years. 

It has been a fantastic past six years with him in our lives......
Here's to millions more!  Happy Birthday, Ry Ry!  We love you bunches!