October News

In October we had football games, where cousin's HS vs cousin's HS was on the football field. Jaki and her Cousin Cassadie made plans to get together when Madison played Smithson Valley, so we got to sit across the field from each other, then meet up after Madison beat Smithson Valley. Cousin Taylor even got to join in on the fun. But it was one cold night for a game. But everyone seemed to have a good time.

Kortney's birthday was on the 18th of October and she was with her dad, so a few days later we celebrated her birthday with family at her house. Ella really enjoyed the frosting off the cupcake.

We ended up with a Monkey in our pear tree. Rana for some unknown reason decided she need to climb up in the pear tree. We have always called her monkey girl, I guess the name really does fit.

On October 30th, Rana had Character Day, so she dressed up as an Eskimo. Madison's Homecoming game was also this same day, so Jaki finally got to where her mum. After school and before the game Coca Cola where Shana works was having a Halloween party so the kid's got to go and do some fun games and take pictures.

Happy Halloween!! Carving pumpkins and dressing up to go treat or treating. This year we had two groups the big kids and the little ones. Rana and Ella consisted of the little ones and Colin, Jaki, and Jaki's friend were the big kids. I was a quite night we didn't get many trick or treater's but the kids still raked up pretty good.

September News

Okay, I know it's been almost two month's, but I swear

I am trying to figure out where the time goes.

In September, Rana got to have lunch with Grandma Tonie at

Fox Run for the Grandparent's day lunch.
Here are a few pictures that a friend took for me along

with one from the school.

Then of course we got to have the joy of

Celebrating my Birthday at home with family.

It was our Niece Hope's Birthday also, so that is one

of the cool gifts I get every year

So between Grandparent's Day and Birthdays, we also had the Football games,

teenagers figuring out who is coming over and who is going where,

so taxi time here it comes.

Hopefully over the next few day's I will be able to

post more pictures and get caught up.

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.