Watch the next 2 videos of Noah..just turned 3 three weeks ago!

Noah 37 months on the dirt trail

My baby at the skate park right before he turned 3

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Alex, Cam and Noah's B-day

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Kathy's Birthday

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Easter 2010

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Alex is home tonight..say a prayer or two for us. Planning on talking to the recruiter tomorrow and getting his GED set up so that he can go as fast as possible. He really needs a new direction fast and to get away from bad influences. So thankful he is home now though.

We just got this for Noah's room. Its a Red Bull refridgerator and we are using it as bookshelves.

Its his birthday present from Nana. Cool, right? He likes it. Of course it is not plugged in!

What a day! I am so tired. I always look forward to the summer, but I always end up depressed...I hate being busy, I love being busy! I don't think I know what I want! We went to a birthday party today for a friend of mines little boy turning 2. Mother Goose was there..it was cute. I forced Cameron to come to get him out of the house. He sat in the chair the whole time reading and when it was time to go I was walking out of the house with just Noah and Noah said, "Mama, Cameron! Cameron!" OMG, I felt so bad! But I was laughing, too. It would have really been bad if I drove off with out him and my friend had to call me...I know my sweet and quite 13 year old would have been fine, but that would have really been embarrassing! Funny. Poor, Cam!

Here is the deal...I am proud of Alex. I know his facebook page is not something to be proud of, but maybe that is why he removed me from his facebook friends list. MANY kids have myspace and facebook pages that are exactly like his...its all just trying to be cool and my suggestion would be don't look at it or even unfriend him. I am sorry about anything offensive that is on his fb. BUT he is 18. He has made a decision that he is on his own and that is his right. I cannot do anything about this except say prayers for him and take care of the kids that I do have control over.

I know that it is scary him joining the army. I am his mom...he came out of my body, I am scared! However, this is his decision and a decision that I am choosing to be proud of. He is not going to listen to anyone else, he has made up his mind. I am glad he has decided that he needs to do something. It could be worse, he could decide just to party his life away until he ends up dead, in prison or a drug addict. Those are just the facts. So the fact that he has decided to do something is actually a positive thing and I think he deserves for his family to be proud of him instead of them being upset with him. I tried to talk him into the air force and he does not want to do that..he had decided the army..period. And the military is full of kids like Alex that did not have direction and were very immature..so if we can sing their praises, I think we can be proud of Alex. Also, this is going to force him to grow up and mature. I believe this will be good for him even though it does scare me.

So we all love Alex, but lets just support him and be proud he has made a decision to do something positive. Not everyone is the graduate from high school then go to college type...the military is a decision he has made because though he likes to have fun with his friends, he also wants to do something with his life that is positive and this is what he chose. And I am proud of his decision.

It is official. Alex has signed up for the army.

So, very long story, not in the mood to go deep into it...But Alex has moved out. No, he is not ready. Not in the least, but this is a decision he has made. He called me yesterday and told me he is enlisting in the army...he was very excited and said he was sure. We will see. I will be proud if he does, but as his mom, its a little hard to be doing cartwheels over it now. Anyways, this is what he wants and truthfully it is probably the best thing for him..he is really into partying right now and hanging out and has very little direction, so this could be a great thing for him. Except for that whole war thing we are in, I am okay with it. He has about 2 months left of high school unless they talk him into getting his GED now..which would make me sad..I mean 2 months left?? so pray for Alex!

Noah's video

Okay, so here is the video of Noah at the skate park..isn't he amazing?! We want as many youtube hits as possible, so watch it and send it if you can. We are so proud:)

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I had a fun night at dinner tonight, but I am feeling kind of sad. My son is going to be meeting his 3 siblings soon that he has never laid eyes on in his entire almost 18 years of life..I am happy for them, but scared..not wanting anyone to get hurt..there has been enough pain caused by one selfish and sick man...how do you have kids and abandon them? I am angry, too. How do grandparents not care about their grandchildren...pray for these kids that they can find closure in some way and stop carrying around shame that is not theirs..they did nothing wrong...they were simply born. Unfortunately, they had a poor excuse for a father and have paid the price for his sins by never really feeling complete. Just pray for them.

Spring Break

Spring Break is just about over. We had a great one. We went to the zoo on Monday which was kind of annoying because it was really crowded and we brought a grouchy teenager and apparantly it was really embarrassing being there with us. Oh, well. Noah loved it though. He was so excited. When we looked at the giant turtles, Noah exclaimed, "Oh, no! The turtles mouth fell off!" I had to explain to him that the turtles mouth was fine and that his head just went back into his shell. His big brother, Cameron, even bought him a toy from the souvineer shop with his own money.
On Wednesday, we went on a picnic and a long bike ride. That day all together Noah rode his bike over 5 miles. I took poor Marcella, our dog, on a walk that day and I thought Brad was going to have to go get the car and come pick us up! She is old and very overweight. I hope she does not read this because she would be extremely offended. Friday, I took Alex and Cameron and Cam's friend Ricky who spent the night to see Alice in Wonderland in 3D. It was way better than I thought it would be. Alex wanted to see it at the IMAX, but that was $14 a person even the first showing. And every morning except Sat. Brad, Alex and Noah got up early and went to the skate park. Noah got a "sprinkle donut" every morning.
So, I am ready for the kids to go back to school and I guess I am even ready for Algebra. I have a serious love/hate relationship with that class!

I am very proud of Cameron. He is a part of a math video game club at school and today they had a tournament against 2 other middle schools and they won! Cameron said in the first game he got first place. He was very excited. I'm so glad they did well and that Cameron feels good about how he did.

Yesterday I got my test back from my last algebra test and I got 105! Can you believe that! I was so happy. I went and talked to a councilor and found out I can only take 4 more classes after this one at Brookhaven before I reach the max of 60 credits before I transfer to UNT. I am going to take those classes next fall and then transfer in the spring. Yay! I am so excited..I also will have all my basics out of the way, too. I have so many psychology classes that I decided to major in social work and minor in psychology. I am very excited and I am going to go ahead and apply for my loans now. I am a little nervous about going to school and juggling the kids, Brad and the house..but I know I can do it..just take it one step at a time. Not going to be easy, but what is..I will acclimate. I can't believe someday I will actually have a degree.

Sesame street live was yesterday and it was so fun. Brad, Cameron, Noah and I went while Alex went to eat with Brad's mom for Kevin (nephew)'s 24th birthday. Okay, that is just too scary to have a 24 year old nephew! Anyways, Noah did great..it was his first time to see anything like that and he seemed to enjoy it. He was a little antsy from time to time and at the end looked at me and said, "I want to go home!", but I think that was because they started sing about how great home is. We had a good time and afterwards went to the skate park.

Little Lance!

I cannot believe I have not blogged about this, but about a week and a half ago Noah completely learned how to ride a bike with no training wheels! Can you believe that? I am going to post a video later. Brad and all 3 boys just went to the skate park so I should have a video when they get back...we just got a little video camera. They told Brad at the Richardson Bike Shop (?) when he was buying Noah's $200 bike (yes, I am serious) that it was impossible for a two year old to learn to ride a bike without training wheels. That was all Brad needed to hear!

Brag on Cameron is that his last report card was mostly A's and a few B's..he has decided he is going to work really hard and try and get a college scholarship. I am very proud of him.

Alex is doing well, too. He is a little ahead of the other juniors in credit so during his senior year he is going to do the work program and hopefully save for a car so he is not riding the bus to college! He is doing great, way better than I was at that age..it is hard to be a teenager.

Brad is doing great, too. He is the best dad I have ever seen. I mean that. He spends ALL his free time with his kids and loves all 3 of them so much. They are very lucky and so am I.

ME, now. I am taking College Algebra right now and actually doing great. I got a 90 on the first test and the second test is this week and I feel pretty confident about it. Hey, maybe I am not stupid after all! Just kidding, of course I am not. I am excited about school and can't wait to get to UNT..hopefully next spring. I still have a few more classes to take at Brookhaven. Boring ones. BUT I find myself sometimes actually enjoying Algebra which is absolutely crazy, I know.

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We had so much fun today at the celebrity waiter dinner that one of Brad's students put together completely by herself. It was at Red Robin and the meal was free and you made a donation..while the celebrities waited on you! All the tips went to Cooke's Children's Hospital. It was so neat to get to be a part of it and we had fun! We won 2 of the raffle prizes..yay! And it was such a wonderful way to give back.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA!

Kathy and I went to see Phantom of the Opera last night. It was both of our second time to see it and both times we were together. It was awesome. I love the music, its so beautiful and powerful. I always get goosebumps when they come out at the end and get a standing ovation. I can't imagine what that would feel like. I think I would have loved acting on the stage. Maybe in my next life! With my luck though I'll come back as a flea or something. Anyways, we had so much fun..we ate there before it started and laughed so much like we always do! I can't wait for the next musical.

SNOW DAY!

Everyone really enjoyed the beautiful snow we got the other day. I have never in my life seen so many snow men! Cameron built one and so did Brad. Lots of fun for one day, but don't know how people deal with it all of the time. Probably the same way we deal with the scorching heat..lots of complaining!

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HELLO 2010!

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