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Before and After

School started today. And we made it. So far. We got up and ready in record time, I even managed to get my hair done on time. We left the house without rushing and were inside with ten minutes to spare. And then Goose decided he didn’t want me to leave. He didn’t talk to […]

We had a huge storm this morning and a large branch fell from the tree in the backyard. Since the trash is scheduled to be picked up today, I asked Squirt to throw it over the fence. He did. He threw it right into our neighbor’s yard. Nice.

He was so excited every. single. time. The birthday boy Yes, this is my adorable niece waiting The kids loved that Mimi bowled too Brothers Surprise!!!! Goose’s present…buddy bucks from HEBOur Family

Another birthday down for Squirt. I can’t believe you’re fifteen and becoming a young man. You are becoming your own person, and I’m so proud of who you are. Your passion for the Army has grown even more than I could imagine this past year. And while I’m terrified at the thought of you one […]

Goose: “Mom, if you lived when Louis Armstrong lived, you would have to sit on the back of the bus because you are dark. I would be in the front and that would make me sad.” Then he got tears in his eyes. (I wonder what he would think of Arizona right now? Probably not […]

It’s Tuesday afternoon and we’re down to one person: ME. Thankfully, I have yet to catch this virus, but I’m not an idiot, I know it’s coming and I’m sure it will arrive at the worst possible time. The bright side of this is that everyone else will be able to take care of me! […]

While Lance and I were on a date Saturday night, Squirt had his first formal. A Military Ball! He has been waiting for a chance to wear a tuxedo for years. He wanted to wear it after we picked it up Friday night. He told me that I could take pictures if I wanted. As […]

I just remembered that I have the perfect Easter outfit (as in shirt) for Squirt. The only problem is that it doesn’t match (color wise) what the rest of the boys will be wearing. I told him this and asked if he wanted to match his younger brothers. He said no! I assured him that […]

I had one more post for today, as if I needed to write anymore. It was going to be about how Squirt and I went to see Diary of a Wimpy Kid and loved it. What’s even better, he chose me to go to the movie with over Lance. Ha! Then, I walked into his […]