Summer ReCap

Vacation Bible School, Baylor Basketball Camp, Dayton Basketball Camp, Gulf Shores, Houston Childrens Museum, BlueBell Ice-Creamery, Monastary Miniature Horses, Eagle Point/wave pool, Stewart Beach/Galveston, 16th anniversary, finished the deck, repainted 3 rooms...

I think we've had a pretty full summer, although it doesn't seem like it lasted for very long. Today is my last day of leisure...the boys still have another week -- but I think we are ready to get back into our routine. P will be in Jr High! - -I still can't believe that! - and is excited to start the year in a new school, with new classes and playing football then basketball, then track....what happened to my little blonde-headed baby? He's not a baby any more - and not blonde, either. W is excited about 4th grade - cool new school - he can't wait to get into the science lab and try out the new playground (although his big brother reminds him NOT to run on that playground, I think he must have found that out the hard way)! Plus, he is excited about fall baseball...maybe trying something different this year - - select ball. We'll see how that goes. It seems like just yesterday that we were taking him into his kindergarten class...now its 4th grade...time really does fly. M will be in 2nd grade - another school, big changes from 1st grade. He had a great time helping pick out all ofhis school supplies...4 boxes of crayons, 3 packages of pencils, the big pink eraser, etc...He's still the youngest brother...but not a baby by any means.

We only have 10 more years of back to school with our boys....then they will all be college bound. Realizing that there is a definitive time span helps me remember to look past all the rush and hustle of this time of year, and cherish the smiles and expectations and excitement that new classes, new teachers & new friendships can bring.