New school for Andy

Andy currently goes to the same school as Ben & Will. However, there has been alot of change in the school, and unfortunately, his class has suffered b/c of it. In the 2 months school has been in session - he's had 10 teachers. Which is difficult in itself - especially for a Kindergartener. Kindergarten is the foundation of learning. Everytime a new teacher came, he was being taught as if it were the first day of school again. He wasn't progressing, and we were afraid he would get behind - and not be ready for 1st grade. So, after much consideration, David and I decided to withdraw him from school and put him in a private school, Primrose.

He starts Primrose on Monday. We are excited that he will be able to learn and progress more at his speed. Andy is so intelligent and we just want him to have every advantage possible to him.

We are excited for this change, and pray it will be the best place for him to excel!

Christopher's 40th Birthday!

My brother, Christopher's, 40th birthday is here! And we are celebrating!!

We went to one of his favorite Mexican Restuarants. YUM!! He had about 25 of his friends that came out to celebrate. So, so sweet. Including, a work buddy of David's (and my friend), Roy. We also forced his partner, Mike to come. So fun!

Here's me, Christopher, Roy & Mike!

Me & my brother : )

Christopher w/his birthday sombrero :)

It was a lot of fun! After the restuarant, we went down to the bars and really had a great time. I'm so glad I got to spend my brother's 40th birthday him! So so special!

Happy Birthday, Christopher! I love you!

17 years of lovin you...

It was 17 years ago on this day that I saw a beautiful man and knew instantly I would be in his life forever. I was at Enchillada's in Downtown Dallas w/my cousin. We walked in and saw this table full of guys - about 20 of them. I immediately spotted, David - the most handsome one out of the group. Where we sat, my back was to him. I kept turning around looking through the table of guys to catch his eye. And luckily for me - he was leaning forward, trying to catch mine back. We played eye flirting all through the meal. Then it was time to go. For some reason, I was too nervous to go up to him and give him my number. I know, right? Little surprising - but I was. So, I found a maid in the building, paid her $5, and asked her to give him my number. I watched from around the corner to make sure she gave it to the right one. It took a few days and then he finally called. We met at a local bar, and I had my cousin tag along. Funny thing is - I wasn't 21. I was 20 years old and not legally old enough to drink. Of course - I was nervous to tell him that. I knew he was definitely older than me. I later found out he was 30 years old, and it took him awhile to call me b/c he knew I was young. We had a great time on our first date. My cousin ended up leaving and we talked for hours.

From that moment on, we were inseparable. We were together almost everyday for 2 years. And then, sadly, we broke up. I think I was too much for him : ) I was pretty sad about the break-up. He told me - if you were 5 years older - it would be different.

So for the next 5 years, I would call him just to check in. I wanted him to know that I was still here. I didn't want him to forget about me. (which was silly - b/c how could he, right?) Sure, he dated and I dated other people. But I knew that if I ever were to settle down - it would be w/him.

So, 5 years after our break-up, I bought a computer. And of course, I didn't know how to hook it up. So who do you think I called to come and do it? That's right - David! He came over, hooked up my computer for me ..... and after that - we were back together. And we've been together ever since (that was in February 2001).

It's been the greatest time of my life! I'm so blessed to have such an incredible man by my side! I love you David!