My Little Monkey!

Myles is a little mischievous! He loves to climb onto EVERYTHING! Below are just a few of his climbing adventures - the sink is my favorite. Last week, he had climbed onto the island and was drinking my diet coke. Well, when I saw the monkey costume at Old Navy I couldn't refuse - he will be my little monkey for Halloween!!

One Year Ago

It's been one year (yesterday) from the bus crash that took the life of my friend Heather. It was a pretty emotional day for me - which I'm surprised about. Dusty took me and the kids to Delta to see Heather's grave. I'm so glad we went. We took flowers and were able to spend some time there. I still miss her everyday but I am so thankful for the chance I had to know her and have her as a friend.

I also had a show Saturday night with my guard. They did great and took 1st place. The below picture is my staff and I - we are pretty stylin' I'd say...

I Hate October

So, I really do love fall - but that's about the only thing I like about October. Over the past few years, it has turned into a month of sad memories for me. As my dad's birthday is approaching, things just get stirred up and I just feel, well sad!
Last year on the 10th was the bus accident - I'm sure that will be a day I will never forget. And, on the 22nd, my dad would have turned 69. Each day that passes, I wish I could have him back to talk to him and ask his advice. I just miss him so much.

On the other hand, I have a lot of things to be thankful for in the month of October. My brother-in-law and nephew both have a birthday in October, my mother-in-laws birthday is on the 9th, my grandpa's is on the 6th (my dad's dad) - and I'm very thankful that he is still here with us. And, my mom's birthday is excatly one week before Dad's. So hopefully all the celebrations can help with the saddness...

Here are three of my favorite pictures of my dad - I just love the one of him when he was little.

Jack

Yesterday was a good day for Jack. He came home from school and only missed one on his math test! He also sat down and did his homework without complaining, read out loud to me, and scored a touchdown at his flag football game!

Way to go Jack. I am a very proud mother!!

Fun Pictures

I found these pictures on my dad's camera. Some were taken a while ago - in fact, the picture of my mom with her siblings, 2 have passed away. Also, the one with my Aunt Ann - both my dad and Uncle Jac have passed away - all within 2 years.
I just love the pictures of my dad with the kids - he was such a great grandfather. I miss him so much!! I really miss the calming influence he was to all of us - I wish we could feel that right now :). But, I know he is always with us.

I'm a Failure!

Here are the reasons I am feeling like a failure of a mother...
Here we are in the 3rd week of school and Jack already hates it. For some reason, he has it in his mind that he can't do the work so he won't. He is behind in his reading, and he hates to do it. He hates homework, and most of the time he hates me! I'm not sure what happened but Jack is miserable right now! And, I am completely at a loss as to what to do!!
I have met with his teacher, tried getting him to read with someone, and other things that are not helping. Sometimes I feel I am not cut out for this mother thing.
But, the truth is I love him so much and I am heart broken that he is struggling so much right now. I have tried everything I know to do, and nothing is working. I'm just trying to figure out where I went wrong so I can fix it and get my little guy happy again! Any suggestions are welcome...

Kindergarten

Bree started Kindergarten today - what?? I can't believe she is old enough!! She was so excited - she couldn't sleep very well last night. She is SO different from Jack - he doesn't like school.

Here are a few picks of my baby girl. Good luck today Bree!!