8 Years Ago Today

I can't believe it has been 8 years. It seems just like yesterday when the news broke about a plane hitting the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. I was a young mom with a 10 month old starting the day like any other, not realizing my life and my country would be forever changed. Let's remember this day all our fallen hero's, the many Father's, Son's, Mother's, Daughter's, Brother's, Sister's, Grandparents and Friends who lost their lives that day. I know I will never forget, will you?

Catching up

Wow, it has been a long time (oops). What has gone on for the last 6 months??? Well, School ended and we had a great summer. Cole was able to go and visit his Nana and Poppy for 10 days. He got to go 4 wheeling and attend a golf camp and a tennis camp. He enjoyed spending that time with them all by himself. He also experienced his first solo plane ride home from Arkansas. I was a little nervous but he loved it!!!

Austin really enjoyed having Mommy and Daddy all to himself that week!! He had a sleepover, went stayed with Gamma and PapPap and got to swim a lot!! 2 weeks after Cole got home, they headed out to Gamma and PapPap's for summer camp with the Grandparents. Cole has done this for 4 years and Austin has done it for 2 years. Every year they have a blast - swimming, golfing, tennis, crafts, dances etc... They look forward to it every year.





Brad and I picked up the boys on Thursday evening and headed up to Arkansas for our Annual 4th of July trip. My Sil and her family drive from Midland, TX to be with us every year. All the kids have such a great time together. This year they all tried (exept for Austin) the knee board. We even got Brad on it!!






My FIL had shirts made for the grandkids with their nicknames LOL!! Cody - Tormentor, Kaleigh - Drama, Cole - Chaos, and Austin - Trouble!!


After we got home, our summer got a little boring. No more trips and Brad and I had to go back to work. The boys did enjoy hanging out with their friends, going swimming and having sleepovers. In Aug., they did attend Lego Camp through SMU. They had a blast. Everyday they would make a new project. They really want to go back next year!!

School started on Aug. 24th. Cole was very excited to get back mainly because he got the teacher he wanted. Austin wasn't quite sure but he was happy once he got back and saw his friends.








Now School has gone on for 2 weeks and we are slowly getting back in the swing of things. The boys and Brad will be heading down to Lake Brownwood next weekend for a Family Reunion (I have to work) Hopefully he will bring me back some cool pictures from the trip.