We did it! John and I have officially raised one child to adulthood. Done with one...Okay, you know I'm not serious, right? We are never really done parenting, ask my mom! But I still feel a sense of accomplishment. Bailey is an "adult" according to law. He turned 18 years old this past Tuesday. Seems a bit surreal. We all can remember the little bright eyed, blond baby and toddler like it was yesterday. It seems like the years in between are a total blur. Somehow, it's like magic, suddenly he's a young man, 5'10, articulate, intelligent, talented, and on his way out the door to college. He was also accepted into National Honor Society this week, something his dad and I never accomplished (even though I had good grades in high school, I never had THOSE kinds of grades!). He's got interesting opinions on life, that are usually the total opposite of mine, but I think that's the way it is suppose to be! We couldn't love him more, or be prouder of the adult he has become. Of course, I realize there is a lot more parenting left to do, a lot more advice, comfort, and love. I am excited for his future.
October 24...the big day!
Lorelei made him Reece's cupcakes.
Dinner at his favorite sushi place.
His letter from O'Connor came at the perfect time.
There's been some fall fun for all of us this month.
We visited Bailey on the job at St. Brigid's Fall Festival. Too bad is was still so hot.
Savannah had her Fall concert. Sweet Luke brought her roses.
Lorelei and I had some fun at our school fundraiser...the APEX Fun Run.
Jonas had his very first concert...or as Garcia calls it, a "Hauntcert!".
Lorelei had been wanting to visit the Halloween Super Store. Silly girls.
Lorelei and I went to the South Texas Corn Maze with Girl Scouts. Lorelei had a great time.
She loves doing things for other, particularly baking. She made all of us Rice Krispie treats with a note.
Savannah thought she was still taller than Jonas (who is only 11!), and told her I could prove that she wasn't with one simple picture! We were shopping at Academy for Bailey's birthday presents.
Finally...fall weather arrived this week. Cold enough to use the fireplace.
Tonight we are off to my sister's for the annual Halloween Trick or treating hayride. Halloween is Tuesday and Jonas turns 12 on Thursday! I'm looking forward to the rest of the fall festivities.
October 24...the big day!
Lorelei made him Reece's cupcakes.
Dinner at his favorite sushi place.
His letter from O'Connor came at the perfect time.
There's been some fall fun for all of us this month.
We visited Bailey on the job at St. Brigid's Fall Festival. Too bad is was still so hot.
Savannah had her Fall concert. Sweet Luke brought her roses.
Lorelei and I had some fun at our school fundraiser...the APEX Fun Run.
Jonas had his very first concert...or as Garcia calls it, a "Hauntcert!".
Lorelei had been wanting to visit the Halloween Super Store. Silly girls.
She loves doing things for other, particularly baking. She made all of us Rice Krispie treats with a note.
Savannah thought she was still taller than Jonas (who is only 11!), and told her I could prove that she wasn't with one simple picture! We were shopping at Academy for Bailey's birthday presents.
Finally...fall weather arrived this week. Cold enough to use the fireplace.
Tonight we are off to my sister's for the annual Halloween Trick or treating hayride. Halloween is Tuesday and Jonas turns 12 on Thursday! I'm looking forward to the rest of the fall festivities.
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