Old friends, good times, future memories

During his school years, Dustin had a group of friends that were pretty much together 24/7.  After graduation, Tom joined the Marines and kept in touch as often as he could.  Dustin, Sterling and Kevin started dating their future spouses (which was soooo lucky for them - haha!) and we all became very good friends.  We kept in contact for about five years.  Then, life intervenes - moves to different cities and/or states, babies, job changes, etc. and we all lost contact except Dustin and I were able to see Kevin and Brooke off and on but not as much as we used to.
Fast forward to now and what do you know - the wonders of Facebook were able to re-connect all of us together again!  Calls were made, emails were sent and plans were in place to get together.  A special thanks to Sterling and Char for the invitation to their home and the wonderful dinner they hosted!  We were able to reminisce and laugh until our sides hurt!  Our kids also got a good laugh listening to all of their parents crazy stories!
It is so sad that time has to pass too fast and that we don't have memories together as our families have grown.  So now promises need to be kept to keep in touch - which I know they will be.  Here is to future memories!

Gratitudes

  Reflections from 9/11
1.  I am grateful to live in the United States and have the freedom to live my lfe as I want.
2.  I am grateful to the men and women who serve to protect our country.
3.  I am grateful to have my family and loved ones in my life when there are people who do not.

On a more upbeat note :)
4.  Date night with my husband - It has been nice to have him home this weekend.  He has been working hard.
5.  Sleeping in . . . .
6.  Beautiful Fall weather

Gratitudes

1.  That my kids made it through the weekend without bickering, they did their chores without complaining, and Caden did all of his homework!  Wonderful!
2.  My mom and dad - words can't express my love for them.
3.  That I have a job - I am lucky to have one even if I don't want to go there 5 days a week. :)
4.  My husband - he is my rock!
5.  Farmer's market produce - Yummy!
6.  There is nothing better than getting my hair cut and colored - such pampering!

First Day of School!

Yeah!  School is back in session!  I really thought the kids would whine and complain over having their picture taken but no complaints were issued!  First day of school pictures are a tradition and I wasn't about to stop today!

CADEN - THE COOL 9TH GRADER!

CARLIN - THE SWEET 8TH GRADER!

READY FOR SCHOOL!

WOW - I still get teary!  They have grown up so much!