RJ’s 13th bday!

RJ has turned 13!  Wow!  A full-fledged teenager.  It is amazing to think he has been with us for 13 years.  RJ loves hard and fights (at home) hard.  He is loved by all his teachers - as they only have nice things to say about him.  This year so far he is doing well in school and is completing his work on time.  His room continues to be a mess - literally within an hour of cleaning it - it is back to clothes on the floor.  I try to be patient with him but... sigh...  RJ has a huge heart and would literally give the shirt off his back to anyone who asked for it.  We are still dealing with RJ being bullied because he is still naïve and does not know how to stand up for himself.  It breaks my heart and I do all I can but sometimes it just isn't enough.   

Happy 13th bubba-boo, love you to the moon and back!

Gotta read the annual Dr. Seuss HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU book before bed!

Sweet dreams my baby... my teenager!

Renaissance Faire

RJ was invited to go to the Renaissance Faire with Auntie Nikki and Uncle Bobby. RJ was so excited to go with them and ‘camp’ in their camper. (Morgan was also invited but she couldn’t go because she had marching band.) Aunt Meggie and Uncle Andy were there too but their family camped in a tent.

Let's go fishing - and catch a fish!

Silly fire selfie

Quick date night

We took Bob’s toy - the MR2 out to the local ice cream shop, Spors. As we were enjoying an ice cream treat together...

...our sweet daughter texted that she was freezing and needed a sweatshirt.  I asked her if she wanted mine? Yup... as soon as possible please! What a Momma does for her children! Literally giving her the shirt off my back!

Night before... school

 Forcing these sweet children of mine to read the night before school starts books!

Fun with dominos!

When mom says no electronics - how about some dominos fun?