Good Bye to a Legend...

I really have to say that I am devastated by the passing of Michael Jackson. I know he was extremely odd, and maybe even creepy, but I grew up with him. Every part of my life I remember listening to him. I am disappointed that he did not get a chance to try to succeed on his come back tour. I would have loved to have seen him perform one more time. He was an incredible entertainer and singer. This is truly the end of an era.

A??? Me??

I got an "A" on my first paper in 19 years. Actually I think it is my first "A" in something other that gym class. I was never a very good student. I am really enjoying being back in school, I have my mid term Tuesday night. I hope that goes as well as my paper did.
I do have to say thanks to Patti, Matthew's nanny, as she is an English teach and proof read the paper for me. I will let you know how the mid term goes next week.

Why?????

Why is it that Matthew is up at the crack of dawn on Saturday and Sunday but during the week when I have to get up he sleeps in. It is 7:15 am and he is still snoozing, however yesterday he was up at 6am. UGH!!!!!!!

First Paper

Well, I finished my first paper for school last night. I can not believe that I am 36 years old writing papers. I was really not as hard as I thought is was going to be, it just seemed like it took forever. I have to thank Joe and Matthew for being so patient with me as I did it. Matthew was so understanding when I would have to close the door of the office to work on it. And Joe really did a great job keeping Matthew out of my hair.
Next hurdle is my mid-term exam which is next Tuesday the 30th. Wish me luck on that one. I will be making flash cards to study for that.

Family Picture

At the request of Brandi here is a picture of the three of us.

Our trip to Florida

We had a great time. It was so relaxing to sit on the beach and listen the waves break. Matthew was so funny this year. He loves to jump over the waves as the break at his feet. He says he is surfing. My mom and step dad came down and spent the week with us. Matthew loves having them at the beach with us. Grandpa rides go carts with him and then we go for ice cream. All he talked about for the week before we left and the first few days we were there was riding go carts and going out for ice cream. The weather was great all week. They kept saying there was a chance of rain but that really did not happen. It rained one afternoon but that was in the middle of the week and we all were ready for a day out of the sun. Tuesday night we went to the Baytowne Wharf for what they call "Mini Gras". They had bounce houses for the kids, music, games and at 9pm they had fireworks which Matthew loved. Here are some pictures of our trip.

Here is Matthew watching the fireworks

Matthew playing a whole he dug on the beach!

And Matthew "surfing"

Note to self

Self,
Please remember there is construction on I-24. Do not take 24 home next week from church since it took you an hour to get home last night. UGH!!! Traffic is not fun at 9:30 at night with a tired 5 year old and a tired 36 year old boy. Thankfully Matthew did not have to get up today and could sleep in. Just a reminder for next week.