Andy's Belated Birthday Dinner

Andy wanted to go to Ihop for his birthday, b/c he loves pancakes. I mean, LOVES pancakes. Unfortunately, we never got around to it. So - the evening that Will & I went to see Annie, David took Ben & Andy to Ihop.

Two Baby Shower's in one day

Celeste

Kari Ward

Annie on Broadway with Will

Will loves the movie, Annie. So when I saw it was coming to Dallas on Broadway, I knew I had to get tickets for us. I made it a surprise and he loved it. We had a great time. It was the first of many Broadway plays that we will see together, I know.

80's Themed Bunco

This months Bunco was 80's Themed at at Jamie's house. Some of the girls dressed up. I did not! I actually only stayed for social hour. I had a bit of a headache, so left after Social Hour and before Bunco. But it was nice to catch up with the ladies!

Andrea Visit

They visited June 21-22.

Neighborhood Luau Spring Party

Our Spring Party was supposed to be in May, but got canceled due to all the rain. So - it ended up being at the end of June. It was a ton of fun, with tons of food, and great company. It was awesome catching up with the neighbors. Love, love my neighborhood! I am fortunate that I have made so many wonderful friends, so quickly! So thankful!

I didn't take any pictures, which is unusal. But luckily - there were a few pictures taken at the end of the night. 

Ben is 13!

I am really having a tough time with this day. I know that all of my children must grow up, but turning 13, means that they are closer to going to college, becoming adults. I know that exciting things await, but I am just not ready for any of my kids to leave.

Ben, you are a super kid. We have had some struggles a long the way, but I have never been more proud of you than I am now. You are taking on all of the characteristics of the young, respectful man that I know your father was as a boy. Your body is changing, your thinking is changing, you are changing. 

Let's see ...

• You are 5'6".
• You wear a size 10 shoe.
• You are going into 8th grade at WMS.
• Your voice has officially deepened. You have all the aspects of a young boy in puberty.
• You play on your computer everyday. A computer that you picked out parts for and built yourself.
• You aren't real affectionate. I have to bribe and beg for hugs :(
• Your brothers look up to you, but you haven't quite figured out how awesome you are and how important your influence is to them. I hope that comes soon.
• You have decided in the last year, that you don't mind friends over for a short time, but you aren't interested in having friends sleep-over or going to friends houses to sleep-over. 
• You are VERY much like your daddy. Not social. Not materialistic. You are satisfied with very little. Easy to get along with.
• You are an excellent cook, and cook lots of things from scratch. You enjoy it. That's from your daddy too.

 

Happy 13th Birthday, my dear sweet boy! I love you & I am so very proud of you!

Ben Birthday Party

Schlitterbahn

June 8-11

Mommy & Me Photo Session

Le Freak Concert with Dena

Will Awards at School

Andy awards at school