Briggor Loses His First Teeth

Today, Friday, August 26th, Briggor lost both his bottom front teeth.

For the last week, the teeth have been loose.

He left the house this morning with them in his mouth.

When I picked him up at the bus...they were gone!

I asked him how it happened:  Briggor said he thinks he lost

them at lunch time eating his grilled cheese sandwich.

No teeth came home with him!

All he has is the big hole in his smile!

I guess the Tooth Fairy is getting a note

under his pillow!

My Dad - one year later

On Wednesday, August 24th, marked a year since my dad passed away.  It is amazing how fast that year has gone.  My sister, Brayden, my mom and I went to visit my dad at the cemetery.  It was a beautiful August day.  The planes were flying over!

The tears are less, the pain is less but I still miss my dad very much.  The loss didn't hit me til that night after the day was over.  My dad is missed by so many people.  I know he is happy and resting.  I am happy for him and I can't wait to hug my dad again!

First Day Of School 2010-2011

Skyler - 7th grader

Megan - 8th grader

Tasha - 9th grader

Ryan - 12th grader

Briggor - 1st grader

Jade - 6th grader

Cousins

COUSINS

 Brayden, 6 yrs old and Briggor, 5 yrs old

Sunset

This reminds me of a tropical island but in fact, its in our backyard!  aawwwww  :)

Andrew Home on Leave

After graduation, Andrew was able to come home for 2 weeks on leave from the Army.  Everyone enjoyed him being home.

Briggor trying out the Army hat!

and the water pak.....How does this work?

Andrew catching up on some serious sleep!!

Spending some quality time with his little brother!

Getting a little guy time in playing Venturing (NOTE the carton next to Andrew - our son likes to drink Half n Half like it is milk! YUCK!)

Andrew's Graduation

On July, 21, 2011, Andrew graduated from Army Intelligence School.  

Our Army son, so proud, so handsome!

After graduation, they all boarded the buses to head back to the barracks to pack up and leave.

Bisbee, Arizona

My mom, the kids and I traveled to Arizona the end of July.  We were headed to Ft. Huachucha for Andrew's Graduation from Army Intelligence school.  We arrived in Sierra Vista, Arizona a day early and

drove to Bisbee, Arizona.  It was an old mining town.  We visited the mining museum.

Summertime Fun

Summertime at our house consists of lots of swimming, bbqs, friends and fun!