Family Visits San Antonio, TX

Aug. 30-31, 2009

What a great treat for all of us! Robin, Steve and Brittany came down to San Antonio on Sunday and we got to visit for the afternoon and then have Dinner at Jacala's resturant.

Then on Monday we meet up at Blanco Cafe with Robyn, Steve, Annette, & Scott. Brittany had already flown back to Colorado for work. It was loads of fun and it was so wonderful to talk and visit with everyone. Jaki's boyfriend Aaron join us. Bryan was unable to make it, but we took photos of everyone together since it had been so long since we had all seen everyone. Hopefully it won't be so long again.

Football Season Is Here!!

8-28-09
Madison had their 1st football game a the new NEISD Heroes Stadium. They played O'Connor High and won the game 40 to 0. I took the kids along with their friends and of course Jaki's boyfriend did arrive later. So by time the game was over I had an overly full van. It was lots of fun and I think the kids had a good time and we even had a little rain.

Before the game there was a dedication for David Edwards, who was paralyzed while playing for the Mavericks in 2003 and died in February 2008, and was honored with David Edwards Drive outside the new Heroes Stadium. There was also lots of media coverage for this game due to the impact that David had on our Madison Community and his positive outlook on life that he passed on to kids from Elementary to High School.

1st Day of School

8-24-09

The are off to school again!
Rana 3rd, Colin 6th (junior high), & Jaki 9th (High School).
I didn't get a picture of all 3 of them together in the morning since they all are leaving at different times to be dropped off or to catch the bus. So I made them all get together after school so I could get a picture.

Jaki decided she need to walk Colin to the bus stop, but she did return home before his bus came. She also ended up changing her clothes before heading off to school.

Jaki's 14th Party & Birthday!!

8-15-09

Jaki had her Birthday Party on the 15th instead of the Day before her birthday due to the fact most of her friends are in sports and were having practice or games. So it all worked out well and I believe the kids had a great time!! Swimming, Hot Dogs, Cake Ice Cream, and lots of fun!



8-23-09

On her Birthday we made a Brownie Cake and then had Dinner at Road House with mom and Aaron joining us for the afternoon. Dinner was for both Jaki & Bryan and yes we got the staff to sing Happy Birthday to Both of them. It was lots of fun and Jaki finally got to open her presents from us, since I told her she had to wait until her actual birthday.

Dating?? Boyfriends & Girlfriends

Okay, I am not sure I am ready for all this boyfriend and girlfriend stuff and dating. Jaki and Colin were suppose to go on a double date to the movies last week, but some plans feel thru and they didn't double date. Colin took his girlfriend and his sisters went with him on his date. Then on Friday I took the kids to see Harry Potter #6 and Jaki's boyfriend Aaron went with us along with Colin's friend Michael. On Sunday, Colin's girlfriend Nicole and Jaki's boyfriend Aaron and a few other kids came over to the house for an afternoon of swimming. Bryan had kid duty while I worked and he said all the kids had a great time and since Aaron was still here at the house when I got home, I took it as a good sign that Bryan didn't scare him to badly.

I have been a nice mom, I didn't take the camera out the 1st time Aaron came over. And I haven't taken one of Nicole since I haven't been here when she has.

So today I got to take a quick picture of Jaki and Aaron after swimming today.

Happy 4th Of July!!

We hope that everyone is having a great day and enjoying themselves.

Stay cool, have fun, and take care!

Catch up Time!

Okay! So I really am behind on updating the Blog!

June 22 to 26
The kids went to VBS last week with A. Patty, Tyler and Kaylee. Rana & Kaylee got to do the VBS classes, while Colin, Jaki, & Tyler were helpers since they are now the big kids. I know that they had lots of fun and really enjoyed their week with A. Patty.


June 20th
At the coast for Friday & Saturday and came home on Sunday to celebrate Father's day with Bryan.
Jaki, Rana, Colin & Ella

June 7th - 18th
The kids have spent their time off and on at home or with Devon and Ella. The Girls even went and spent a few days with their friends The Sada's in Poth, TX. Jaki and Rana loved their time with Kayla and Melanie and all the animals on their property. And while the kids are having their busy social summer; Mom (Me), I got a full time Job. I started at the first week of the month and it has been really great. I am really enjoying the job and learning lots of different things about insurance. I am still teaching at the scrapbook store and doing PTA for Fox Run along with helping some of the up coming presidents at other schools with their questions. All in all I think this has been so far a really great summer for all of us, including Bryan. Even thought it seems he is constantly working which we are gratefully for, since we went so long without any overtime. Plus he will be taking some time off in August.




June 5, 2009


We started off Summer with having Aunt DJ coming over with her boys Remington & Drake for swimming and playing. Here are some pics of the kids in the pool and Jaki being the teenage we all know and love with the phone attached to her ear.