Well Tatum and I got back a couple of hours ago from Joshua Tree. We had so much fun. I can't wait to go back and take the boys. The girl scout troop got a late start on friday so we didn't get there until 9:00pm so we didn't have much time to do anything except set up camp. The girls did a great job getting everything set up quickly. On Saturday the girls helped out with a service project, climbed lots of rockes and started planning our Bridging ceremony. Sunday after clean up we went and climbed more rocks the girls couldn't get enough. I was very proud of everyone they worked well together and were very well organized with their patrols and duties. I think our next event is to ride the trail from Angel Stadium to Huntington Beach. I'm so gald that my daughter is part of this program she is going on some wonderful adventures and I just hope that she continues to be engaged until she earns her Gold Award.

Trevor had a great game on Thursday. They won 28-20 so our record is 2-1. Trevor got an interception. It was amazing the entire sidelines jumped up and down and hit his helmet in excitment being the mom it was a great moment. He was invited to suit up for Varsity again on Friday but didn't play. They lost 35-24. Maybe they should let him play.

Triston didn't have a game this weekend so he was able to enjoy himself playing his x-box and swimming with his friend.

This weekend was one of those weekends that you don't want to end. It started on Thursday with the JV football game. Trevor did so good he had several tackles and almost an interception. He played the entire game and loved every minute of it. We won 22-13 against Sonora which is in La Habra. On Friday night at the Varsity game it was a close game. Trevor suited up and was excited to be out on the field but he didn't get to play but that was alright he knew that he would only go in if someone got hurt. Me being the proud mom got there an hour early, got a great seat, and had my camera all ready just in case. They lost after a very exciting game 20-16.

The soccer field was just as exciting today with a 4-0 victory for Triston's team. Their record is now 2 wins and 1 tie. So far so good I hope that they can keep it up. The coach was very happy with the boys. Next week they have a bye so that means a break I wonder what he will do. I think that he wants to go golfing.

Tatum's team also did good tonight. They won 14-0. The girls cheered very loud and are really working hard to get ready for competition. They have 1 in December, 2 in January and 1 in Vegas in February. This is the longest season ever but she really enjoys it. When December comes around it gets really hard because basketball season begins and we have double duty. Next week Tatum will be missing cheer because we will be heading up to Joshua Tree for Girl Scouts. It should be a really fun weekend. I can't wait to go camping we haven't been camping in a long time.

As for Don and me we didn't get any alone time this weekend which is not like us as we try and do something. We have started swimming though. Starting this past Monday we have been heating the pool so that every night we can swim beofre we go to bed. It has been great we swim laps for a while and then relax in the spa. It is great exercise as we can both feel it in our legs and arms. The spa is a prefect way to unwind and plan for the next day.

Until the next time

OH NO!!!

So my fear has come true. Trevor came home from practice tonight and says guess what I'm suiting up for Varsity Friday. AWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!! Alright ya'll be patient with me on Friday because I'm going to be a nervous wreck. The good news is the game is away so there is no way that I will get stuck in the snack shack so I can actually enjoy the whole game.

Monday was the twins birthday they turned 12yrs old. I can't believe that they have grown up so fast. I know that I have said that already on another day entry but I truly can't believe it. I'm really proud of them they are very good kids who try their best at everything that they do. They have started off thier 6th grade year with a bang and I hope that they can keep it up. I have plans on taking some pictures this weekend and I will post them if my computer lets me.

I will let you all know how Friday goes and the rest of the sport events this weekend. Someone get me a shot I need to relax :)

Another day in paradise

This has been a busy week of sports starting with Trevor's loss on Thursday and our Varsity game on Friday where I'm the snack shack coordinator. I had to clean it, shop for the food, stock it, and work it because the freshman parents that were scheduled did not show up for their shifts. My gosh we ask them to work one 3 hour shift for the whole season I sent them 3 reminders and they still don't show up. The good news is that I set a goal to earn $2000 for the night and went way above and earned $2800 for the Boosters that night. More than we earned at any game last year. I'am so proud. For those of you who know me well know I strive to be the best at whatever I do and volunteer work is nothing different.
So from football on Friday night to my local hangout at the Karoke bar to hang with some friends and relax. I have such a great time at this place it is not so much the place but the people that are there. Everyone is so friendly and I actually got up and sang last night I sang "I'll Be" by Edwin Mccain and "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks. I go with my friend Jodi and her friend from work Kim. We had such a great time talking about life and planning some upcoming activities. I can't wait we are planning a trip to Vegas in December and there is going to be like 10-15 of us. It is going to be so much fun. We are also planning to go to my favorite country western bar in October to go line dancing. My favorite exercise of all time.
Today Triston had soccer. We won 5-0. Triston scored one of the goals. He has so far scored 3 goals but this is the only one that has counted. The refs called the other 2 offsides though one of them was not. It was totally legal. I have to watch myself I have yet to be thrown off the field but someday I know it is coming. I'm proud of him because he never gets upset he just goes with the flow. Such a positive player and a good sport.
Tatum had Cheer tonight as well. Her team won 24-0 it was a total one sided game. The girls had a great time and they love cheering for the boys after the game when they win. The boys cheer back to them much louder.
After games we went to have pizza a perfect ending for a perfect day.

FIrst Football game

Today was the first football game of the jv season for Trevor up at the high school. We got creamed the final score was 39 to 12. Our offense had 3 fumbles and 2 interceptions. The defense did a great job though you can't tell from the score but they did. Trevor had some great tackles and almost had his own interception. This game was kind of sad for our team we even missed a punt kick which got picked up by the other team on the 10yrd line. OH MY GOSH it was horrible. The good news is it can only get better from here. I believe that the kids are motivated to do better at practice to win next weeks game.
Tomorrow night is Friday Night Lights and as the Snack Shack coordinator it is my debut as well as the kids. I hope that it goes well. I spent nearly $2500 in food and drinks so teenagers bring it on I think I got you covered.

I'm so Tired

Today was a pretty great day. Got the kids up like normal for school. They got showers, lunches, backbacks and out the door on time (a feat in itself). Got to work by 9am to get things squared away for our upcoming recruitment campaign. I start off my day with a hey we are short for our popcorn campaign so we are now having 4pm report meetings until we start to do better. I feel like I'm a little kid being punished. Do they not think we are all doing our job? Ask the volunteers in the area I'm in charge of how much we have been pressuring them to get their orders in. CRAZY!!! Enough of a rampage. I worked late tonight by going to an event called a Court of Honor. I totally remembered why I work where I work. It is for the boys. I heard about all the summer camps and all the fun things they did and about how much they learned it was amazing. These young men are the bright spot and and they help me see the big picture. No only were those boys amazing but when I came home (Don is at work) My own kids had finished their homework and were in bed watching movies. The house was not a diaster and Trevor was even doing his laundry.

Thank you kids for being so great and being the hope for our future

Nervous

Well I'm feeling very nervous lately. There are several reasons on why here is my list of the top 10 reasons on why I'm nervous:

1) The football year has started. Trevor is now a sophmore in high school and is plaing on the JV team. There might be times where he dresses out for Varsity and I don't know if I can take it .

2) The twins are in 6th grade. In one school year my elementary school days are over. It has gone by so quick. I recommend if you are reading this and you have kids take lots of pictures while you can you will never have enough.

3) Money. We have been doing lots of improvments on the house and I think that I'am now offically broke. On the other hand I love our pool with the Rock waterfall and slide with the seat under the waterfall. I love our new air conditioner. The new hard wood floors really sprouse up the house and the planter in the front yard will look awesome when we get the flowers and the flag pole installed.

4) Don leaves on a business trip in a couple of days and I'm here alone with the kids and working from morning until late night

5) Work is going through some changes and the not knowing what is going to happen is klling me.

6) Knowing who to trust is so hard. Why do people have to talk behind your back just tell me things to my face. I can take it I'm a big girl. I wear my big girl panties everyday.

7) My Friend Gina is quiting. I wish her the best. She is so young with a long life ahead of her I just want her to be happy

8) My daughter is growing up to be a beautiful women with lots of friends. How do I protect her to make sure that she remain safe?

9) My 15 year old son is at a party. A high school party !!! Is he making the right decisions. Did I teach him the correct ways to just say no?

10) My health. I have gained a lot of wait lately and I know that I'm going to get something. I have got to take the time to rest so I don't stress and exercise to relax. Where does that time come from?

Well that is a pretty good top ten if I do say so myself. Lets see how I feel tomorrow