end of the year

Me at work
Gwen and I at lunch

Bob and his buddy John

Bob and I out for Johns b-day

It is hard to belive that summer is over and we are about to come upon the fastest part of the year. Everyone is back in school -to include myself-, work is busy as ever, and there is only 100 days left till Christmas!

Maricela has moved in with us for the school year. she is doing well in school although she fights with pre-algrebra (but who didn't at her age?) Loren is enjoying her time at her school. She is excited that she got the teacher she wanted (Steelers Fan). Emily is streamlining on her potty training. We are going to try panties at the daycare next week. She has been doing so good at home but not wanting to go at daycare. Bob is in the begining stages of all his training for his upcoming deployment in June.

Thinking of my mom everyday as she is in pain with some back and neck issues. She is scheduled for two surgeries. One that is a 4 week recovery and the other is a 4 month recovery. I plan to go and be with her to help her out some. (plans are still in the works)

We are planning to celebrate Emmie's 3rd birthday early again this year since her daddy will be in training in LA the month of Nov. We are going to do it on Halloween this year and then go out trick or treating to end her party. Can't wait...it should be lots of fun. In case you are reading this and wonder what to get her, she would like money for to spend on her first Disney trip that we have planned in Dec. You can send her a check (in my name ) or get a gift card online at http://www.disneygiftcard.com/

Here are a few random pictures from the past month. I know I have been slacking with new pictures or updates. Hope all is well with everyone!