Back to school!!

I never thought this day would get here! We had a long summer. We all stayed fairly busy. Some of the highlights were the various camps the boys attended, family reunion, going out on Aunt Robbie's boat several times and tubing on the lakes, Six Flags numerous times, the boys staying up super late and sleeping until lunch, Natural Bridge Wildlife Safari and much more. One of my own highlights was going to Mexico with my favorite girls from NY/NJ. It was a nice little getaway for myself. The last few weeks I have been more than ready to send the boys back to school- as our activities slowed down that gave them too much time to aggravate one another. So it was with great happiness that this day finally came. The boys were excited to get back to school, see their old friends,etc.. Heres a few pics of the kids on their first day.


Ricky's now in the 4th grade


Ricky


Justin's now in the 8th grade




Marc's now in the 10th grade

Highlights of this week

Stayed busy this week which is not a bad thing.
Heres some of the highlights....
Justin had football camp this week at the high school. He had a great time and is ready to start trying out for his school.
Ricky started his football practice this week. He had practiced Monday-Friday. We were all dying- parents included, having to be out in the 100 degree weather for 2hours.
Took Ricky roller skating. We have not been since we moved from Ohio. We used to go ALL the time there.
Took the boys to Americas Incredible Pizza Company- fabulous place but a little pricey. The last time I went there with Ricky the tab was picked up by the family service center.
Registered Justin for school.
Justin had a four game basketball tournament Saturday at Trinity University here in SA.. He played well, especially his last game. Of course that had to be the game I had to miss.
Marc worked all week except for yesterday as he needed the night off to attend a friends quincenera. He told me afterwards that alot of tejano music was played. I think he was expecting more top 40/hip hop,etc.. He had a good time overall.
The boys had their share of fights this week- reminding me how I am thankful that school is right around the corner.. woohoo!!



Ricky at the roller skating rink


Glow in the dark mini bowling.. The boys loved this!


Ricky on the go-kart track


Justin and Marc racing motorcycles


Marc

Passing time.....

This weekend so far has dragged on ever so slowly.. I intended on taking the boys to the wildlife safari this morning but was informed Justin had basketball practice at 10am so I postponed that outing until Monday. Did some re-arranging in the garage and went through all the junk in my bedroom in the hopes of getting rid of all the things I dont need. I want to be as simple and clean as possible. Feels like I am going through this process all the time in the boys room.
So after I passed the time doing not so fun stuff did some searching for places and activities for next years family reunion. I think I got carried away!
I had too much today to "think" Think about missing Ricardo, think about all the things the boys are missing doing with their daddy. Justin said to me he really misses playing catch with Ricardo, the other two similar things..
On a postiive note I am little more secure with Ricardo's safety. I have started back to being informed on the news. Lets face it- you cant escape the news/media no matter how hard you try.
I wanted to share some good news about a military benefit that recently passed. Money for the GI Bill that is unused from the service member can go towards the spouse and/or dependents college education. It wont be effective until March 09 I believe. With me going to school (possibly as my career! hahaha) and Marc going off to school in three years this is wonderful news.
Going tomorrow with the boys and some of their friends to float on the Comal River. Should be lots of fun. I have been informed of how extremely cold the water is, but it seems to me with temps of the high 90's the water should feel pretty good. We'll see!
Four more months then life will be back to normal.. I cant wait!!