We went Trick or Treatn' with Denise, Shar, and the kids. Pj and Jordan went off by themselves with some friends. Paul worked so there was no one at home to hand out candy to the little goblins. It was a pretty quick night, short and sweet. Noah was Spidy! I tried to convince him to take off his mask, I told him he'd get more candy if people could see his face! The boys were their usual Monster mask and Freddy Yuk!
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Halloween
We went Trick or Treatn' with Denise, Shar, and the kids. Pj and Jordan went off by themselves with some friends. Paul worked so there was no one at home to hand out candy to the little goblins. It was a pretty quick night, short and sweet. Noah was Spidy! I tried to convince him to take off his mask, I told him he'd get more candy if people could see his face! The boys were their usual Monster mask and Freddy Yuk!
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Jordan's 12!
Jordan decided to have some buddies come over to hang out, eat pizza and play video games for his birthday. They ate Ice Cream Sundays while Paul and I took over the big screen and forced them to watch a movie with us in surround sound. They watched it, but couldn't wait for us to fall asleep so they could have the run of the house.
A few days earlier we had family over to celebrate Jordans birthday after one of his football games. Everyone came to his game and then came back to the house for some nachos.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
California Firefighter Memorial
The Memorial Wall, list the names of nearly 1000 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice as California firefighters. Names are listed chronologically, and include the name of the department in which the firefighter served.
We attended the Memorial in September 2007 to honor both Matt and Scott. Below is a video clip I took of the pipes and drums, a memorial tradition to honor the fallen.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Junior Olympics
Jordan runs the 800m , 4x8 and throws the javelin. Pj runs the 400m, 800m and long jumps.
The boys qualified for the Junior Olympics held in L.A. They each ran in the 4x8 and Jordans team took 7th place in the nation. Jordan also took 6th in the nation on his javelin event.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
2 in 2 out

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Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Pj graduates 8th grade
Time sure fly‘s. I can’t believe that I was just snuggling with him as a new born, and now I’m preparing him for manhood. P.J. has graduated from 8th grade, and has just begun High school. Now it begins… New friends, girls, girls calling the house, challenging choices, after school sports, going to the movies (without us!), shaving, and hormones! I have so enjoyed his elementary years. Driving him to school, volunteering in his class, meeting him at school for lunch on occasion, and meeting his friends. It amazes me how much we have learned from our boys, and how much they have taught us about being parents. Simply being available. It’s in this, that memorable things happen….. When Paul and I had P.J., we decided that we were going to do more than just love our children , but we would show them our love by involving ourselves in their hearts, minds, and souls. Simply show interest in them. I am so grateful, that although we had P.J fairly young, 21 and 23, we were able to learn, by the grace of God, what it meant to have a family. Self sacrifice, obligation, and commitment. We are blessed to have had the opportunity for the most part, to be a constant presence.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Sunday, June 3, 2007
PJ's 8th grade Great America Trip
I chaperoned for Pj's 8th grade trip to Great America. I had a great time. Paul was supposed to come with me, but lost his wallet the day before, so I had to go by myself. I never imagined that one could have so much fun at an amusement park alone. I hung out with another mom, and we ate at every bend of the park while shopping. Pj was off with his friends of course, but did manage to meet me at the Loggers Run for one ride.