Almost time...

One week until I send Jordan back to school. Oh my, a junior, an upper classman...one of the big boys! He has been working hard at getting ready for football, first preseason game on Friday. New coach, new program and the kid's seem to have a new attitude. All good :)
Academically Jordan decided at the end of last year he wanted to get an Honors Dipolma...he will have to stay focused. Great grades will take him a long way when it comes time for college. If we made up a "play book" for grades, scholarships and colleges maybe we could keep him better focused on what is really important. Hard work will reap him rewards. Let's stay in the game buddy!
I'm hoping time will not pass as quickly as it did with Sydney. Two years until graduation seems like a long time but I know all too well it is not.

To the one I love!

Twenty-two years after our "I do's" and I still choose you. You're still the one. I'm ready for twenty-two more, although we both know my memory is horrible and by then you may need to remind me you're still the one. That's what husbands do you know(and I know you'll be there for me). Happy anniversary.

Happy Birthday Nana

Today my mom would have been 88 years old. I'm missing her. I'm thinking about the things she has missed out on...a great grandbaby, Sydney's graduation and a new grandpuppy. And the upcoming event, Andrea's wedding. All these things would make her smile, laugh and shed a tear. She is missed but without a doubt I am reminded of her everyday. It could be from wearing something she gave me, seeing something around the house with a ladybug or smelling Sydney at night after she has washed with Noxema. Happy birthday Nana.

One month away...

...and then I will have to let the baby girl go. Thankfully, 30 more days because I am not ready yet. Her friends are starting to go too, Matthew moved into his room at George Fox today. I think Kendahl spent her day packing, she leaves in the morning for University of Portland. And tomorrow is the day Hannah has set aside for packing. She will leave Thursday for Pacific University in Forest Grove. I sure hope their parents are ready for the "letting go" part of this college experience. So, we're on the countdown! I have been collecting things for Sydney but what I need to be doing is collecting boxes of tissue. The tissues that will collect all the tears...from me...from Steve and I think Jordan is "good to go." Remember, he has Harley!

Are You Ready For Some Football...2010 version

And before I forget...Jordan weighed in at 190lbs., 5' 10 1/2" yesterday. My big boy is growing up (and he is not a ninja). He is healthy and ready for football. Are you?

changes

Next week our world will change...we will know something is different but maybe not be able to put our finger on what it is. I'm gonna put this out there so we will know why our hearts might be a little saddened. Today we had visits from Hannah and later Kendahl. They are leaving for college next week! I'm excited but will miss them terribly. Back to school barbeque minus some faces. Won't be dropping in for movies, dinner, games...Wow! I'm already looking forward to Thanksgiving. Never too soon :(

And she speaks!

Wow, did we really just hear the dog? And what is she barking at? Well, it only took ten days but she does speak. Simply said...Libby! She has been wanting to make friends with Libby so badly but Libby really doesn't want to give in. The two of them will get pretty close but no real signs of affection. Even eskimo kisses ever so carefully when they are sniffing each other and checking each other out. Harley has had patience but now follows Libby any chance she gets. Tonight she took off down the hall and the dog took off after her with a bark too! Play nice!