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NINE

My baby, Parker, turned NINE on Tuesday.  I want him to be my baby forever.  He doesn't want to be my baby anymore.  He is the joy in our lives.  He keeps us laughing and he keeps me on my toes 24/7.  He is the energizer bunny that has endless amounts of energy, yet has a heart full of empathy and love.  I'm blessed to be his Mom.  I Love You Park!

Opening Presents - here are a few of his favorite things he got:

 Madden 12 for XBox

 Josh Hamilton Jersey

Then we took him to the Ballpark for a tour:

 This is inside their indoor batting cage area

 Outside the Clubhouse

 This was written on the board in the hitting area....loved that they had this written. Makes one love the Rangers even MORE!

 In the Pressbox

 Love this picture of P

 Looking out of the dugout

 Parker & Mom in the dugout

 Tim and P hanging out



Sunday...

It's a lazy Sunday afternoon, we've been to church & lunch, it's too hot to play outside...so it's movie day.  I love that I found them actually sitting pretty close to each other, sharing a blanket.  They are watching Harry Potter 4 - we're making our way through the series.  In a short time, they probably won't sit beside each other anymore...so I took a picture - to remember.....

OH WAIT....I'm Thirty Eight????

How in the world did I turn 38 today?  Yep, I'm officially OLD.  Birthdays aren't what they used to be are they?  I did get lots of love, good dinner, and many texts and sweet messages from friends & family!  THANKS!!

Welcome Baby Ben!

Our good friend, Mike & Lindsey welcomed little Benjamin into the world on Thursday!  We are so happy for them.  They are going to be wonderful parents.  He is so precious.  I loved holding him, so sweet!  Congratulations!

Are You Ready For Some Football?

It's that time again...time for our ANNUAL family fantasy football draft.  This year Tyler & Parker and Dylan & Daniel get their own teams.  Should make for an interesting household the week Tim & I play the boys.  It was a fun day as usual.  We love being with family!

 Mommy ready to help the boys with their picks.

 Hard at work...concentrating on who their next pick will be

 Tim has a few devices working....and he's working hard entering all of the picks online too!

 Dina "helping" Stan...ha ha...yes, they have team STINA shirts!



 Can't let the day go without some hugs and loving from my niece!



Beckey managed our draft board and was a FABULOUS "Vanna"

Tyler and Mom feeling confident about our pick!



WE SURVIVED!

Well, we survived the first day of school.  I was the one that was OVER THE TOP nervous.  I got into Parker's class and got one picture and then started worrying about him so much I panicked.  I rubbed his head, said have a good day...and pretty much hurried out.  I didn't even get a picture with his teacher.  I got one darn picture on the first day of school.  SO NOT LIKE ME.  Then, I drove Tyler over to his school, he leaned up, kissed my cheek, and literally jumped out without looking back before I could even speak.  TEARS.  I cried most of the way to the office.  I was worried about them sitting alone all day, no one talking to them....I was fearful.  So, I prayed all day.  When I picked them up....they were great.  No worries, made friends, had fun, loved it.  I wonder if God is trying to say to me...."Don't live in fear, trust me, I will protect them."  So, today I will try harder to do just that.  Trust that although there still might be tough days ahead, God is in control, and He has my boys best interest in His mind and heart.



I did manage to get this pic of Parker on my phone after school.  This was his two thumbs up for loving school today!



CHANGE

There is a lot of CHANGE happening in our family right now.  I don't like change.  I'm not very good at it AT ALL.  So, I need prayer...lots of prayer!  We are moving in a few weeks.  That in itself is a big change.  Tyler started youth group at church this morning.  I was nervous for him, sad for me that he is growing up...I pretty much cried throughout the whole service.  Poor Tim, I'm a basket case these days.  Tomorrow both boys go to new schools.  They go to new public schools.  I'm excited, nervous, overwhelmed.  I'm so glad we found a house in a great school district.  Their teachers and everyone we have met so far have been amazingly nice and helpful.  I'm still nervous. I don't get to walk Tyler into school, make sure someone's talking to him, make sure he made it upstairs in that HUGE school to his homeroom.  He's in 6th grade...he just gets the drop off and a bunch of prayer!  So, if you read this - give us a shout out in your prayers tomorrow.  I'll be the crazy mom crying!

Parker is starting 3rd grade at Old Union Elementary

Tyler is starting 6th grade at Eubanks Intermediate

Last, but not least, a HUGE SHOUT OUT to the most amazing teachers my boys have had at The Sloan School the past 6 years.  You have given them a foundation based on God's principals and developed character in them I am so grateful for.  Words can't express how lucky they are to have had you as teachers.  BONUS!  I got a whole new set of great friends!!!  THANK YOU!!!

For Tyler: Maria, Ashley, Brittney (TWICE! Lucky Us!!), Kim, Amy

For Parker: Amber, Jeannie, Maria, Kerri, Lindsey, Amy