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.