2012

Cannot believe it is already 2012. How in the world did it get here as fast as it did? I don't know that I am too ready for this year. As exciting as it is there are so many changes and milestones rolling through our lives. Trying to hold it together as best as I can but we will see!!!
In 16 days Zack my oldest will be 18

It feels a bit overwhelming at times to think how fast all these years have gone by. I remember giving birth to him during an ice storm! Now he is at an age he will be old enough to vote in the next presidential election and go to war.

The next biggie in our home this year is my youngest Dylan will get his learners (or at least be able to take the test) the first part of April

This is even more of a when the heck did he grow up moment. My sweet Dylan strives to be the best at everything he does so I have no doubt that he will pass the test. This makes me realize even more that they are becoming more independent and don't need me for as much. :-(

So we are still in April and my hubby.... hitting 40

I love him so much more than I think he would ever know. I love my coach and the life he has built with me and works so hard to provide for. He is so much more special than he realizes. I am so proud of him too he is working hard and at this moment is right at the 40lb mark of loosing weight. He is a good role model to our sons and all the boys he coaches. I couldn't ask for a better man and truly don't deserve him I look forward to celebrating his birthday with him our family and friends and to be with him to celebrate him again in another 40 years!

Back to Zack .... graduation is coming in the spring this is where I really loose lots of tears happy and sad!

Man what a journey he is about to take. It will be over and gone sooner than he thinks and I would like. I am not trying to keep my boys in the nest just a little happy tears as they grow into men and do their own thing. I believe too some of it is that I cannot protect them from the cold mean world and I cannot do everything for them. He has to make mistakes and learn from every decision he makes. As he gets to this age and point in his life I realize now how hard all this was for my parents and I am sure still is where my sister and I are concerned. I will keep you posted on how I am doing!!!!!

Dylan

The boy is turning 16!!!! Sweet 16 and.... does that apply to boys I haven't figured that out yet. He and his brother are the best of me and Henry. I just cannot get over how well he is turning out. He is driven and excited about his future.

My parents long marriage

Well my parents are last big thing we are celebrating for the year of 2012 (well shouldn't say last it will be September and Dylans bday is October!)

Anyway they will be celebrating 40 years. They have  been through and back with each other and life. They raised 2 daughters 12 years apart and have made 2 of the best grandparents my sons and Julies future children could ever possibly have! I realize now as I am getting older how much I have really needed and loved my parents through the years. I gave them rough road too many times!

So as  you can see this will be a year of celebration and tears. It will be new starts to life as chapters end. It will be finding new meaning for each life. It will be learning a new place in the world

 It will be blessed