PROJECT 365 PICTURE OF THE DAY 4/3/11

FUTURE WYOMING COWBOY??? Time will tell, but Nick was very impressed with the campus and opportunities there and liked the landscape and the entire overview. It would be a great school for him and not TOO far away from home, but the thought of that right now is almost more than I can imagine and bear. It was sure nice to have him HOME after his visit. We head to UCCS this Friday and then CSU on the 18th to check those campusses out also. It will be interesting to see what he thinks about that. What a great opportunity for him to see what he likes and doesn't like about different campusses. U Wyo didn't have any minuses in his mind.

TENNIS SEASON

It is tennis season for Nick right now. He is playing JV again but at a much higher level this year. Yesterday, he and his partner/friend, Andrew, played a great match and it was so fun to see their skill, teamwork and perseverence. It's a little hard being on the sidelines and not being able to scream out (must be the old cheerleader in me???) Anyways, it is so fun to see him play, improve and be part of a team. I am definitely his biggest fan and get critical of his game...but it's easy for me to analyze from the sidelines. Here's to a great season for Nick and his team.


I love tennis and it is the one sport that I like to play too. Todd and I went out to play the other day and he beat me so I am looking forward to a rematch very soon. Although I'm not a competitive personality usually, I get a little edgy with tennis. Todd better watch out next time;). I think we would make a pretty good mixed doubles team. Chris and Zach are good players, too, so it'll be fun to get them out to play also.

GETTING IN THE SWING OF THINGS

It's been a while since I last posted...now Chris and Nick are well in to the swing of things as well as Zach. Nick is getting to school at 6:30 for his 0 hour Honors Algebra 2 class and then playing tennis every day after school as well as doing challenge matches and keeping up with homework. It looks like he will be a top player on the JV team this year which is a great opportunity to play well and be a leader on that team. Chris started middle school with a great attitude and has adjusted really well to the different teachers, 8 different classrooms and LOTS of kids. Last week, he auditioned for the school play and got a "call back" and then found out that he MADE IT and will be in the fall play. He did this all on his own and had the confidence to go for it! Zach is doing great in school and I think he likes the social part as much as the learning. He is doing well being on his own without his brothers.

Since I'm behind, I included pictures of Nick and Chris' first day photos and I hope to be a little better about blogging. If nothing else, I love having a place to share my thoughts and journal. It's great for me to look back and see what I have written so far and the pics I have included so I'm very glad I started this blog.

ONE DOWN...TWO TO GO (and I don't like it)

Zach is starting 5th grade today. Chris will follow on Monday and Nick on Tuesday. We had to do our traditional photos in the backyard and the dogs were definitely a part of the photo session. They think the house is pretty quiet when the boys aren't around. (me too)

Nick and Chris were nice to cooperate with me getting the 3 of them together...especially since they had to get halfway ready for the pics. Since they all go on different days this year and will go earlier, I may not get another chance to get all 3 together for my annual shot.

I remember when I thought that 5th grade was so old, but now with my "littlest baby" in 5th grade, I think he is still little (at least in my mind). Zach has worked so hard to overcome the struggles of learning to read and is doing awesome. His least favorite subject is math, but loves to write (wouldn't his teachers in kindergarten and first grade be surprised!). I hope this year will be awesome. His teacher is great and I think he will have a fun time with her...she's young, energetic, creative and organized...all things that will be good for Zachy. He is so organized so it will help him to have a teacher like that, too. She is a big CU fan, so Zach and several others wore their Ram shirts today :). It will probably be a friendly rivalry throughout the year.

I always dread the days the boys start back...always have. I do get back in a regular schedule, but I love having them home and just hang out. I get to know them in different ways and see their different personalities. ONe thing I do consistently see is that these 3 boys are truly really good friends and, even though they will fight and argue, they are there for eachother and are eachother's biggest advocates and support and best friends. . My biggest hope for that is that it continues throughout their life.

Had fun taking Zach to lunch yesterday (his choice was Arby's) and Todd met us. We also went to Kohl's and picked out a couple new things. Today, Chris and I head to Chick Fil A for his back to school lunch (and he's not too interested in shopping, but is fine with me picking him up a few new things) and then on Monday, Nick and I are planning to go to breakfast. Love spending time with each of them and can't believe that I really get to be their mom! I think I'm the lucky one!