Just as life seems to be rolling along and going great overall, we get thrown a curve-ball. Trenton's daddy called me last night a little after 10pm to let me know that he had just heard from his mom that his dad had passed away. He wasn't even home yet, but wanted me to know and I guess needed to know that Trenton was okay. I can completely understand that. We agreed to tell Trenton together and did so this evening. It was a heart breaking experience. Trenton has a luxury that most kids don't... both sets of grandparents live in Cary. He knows them both extremely well... this was his first grandparent loss.
As much as Curtis and I may have fussed and fought over the years, it was still quite difficult to see him cry. It was however very comforting to know that through it all, he seems to be geniunely concerned about Trenton's best interest and doesn't want Trenton stuck in a situation where he is around complete sadness. If it comes to that, he wants me to come get him....
I am at a loss for words... and its been a bit harder than I imagined. This man was my father-in-law for 10 years and I did love him quite a bit. He is most definitely in a better place and went peacefully and with no pain. Those are very important things to his family....
Either way, this will be a difficult weekend for all involved. My thoughts and prayers are with Trenton, Curtis and the entire family... and I am especially praying for the safe trip home from Iraq for Ian... his family needs him right now ~
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Concert ~
The Toby Keith concert was great ~ he always puts on such a GREAT show... of course there are lots of REDNECKS there so the people watching is always amazing as well!!!
I think the Katie and Kellie had a good time as well... Katie knew most of the songs and got to give some pot smoking guy the naughty sign.... it made him smile... she is cute, so its hard for anyone to get mad at her... LOL.
We got rained on and were wet for most of the night... but it still turned out okay I think... I had a great time...and I think they did too...
Chris enjoyed the night overall except the traffic when leaving! The only tough part of the night was when he sang American Soldier, I think we both teared up a bit thinking of Jim overseas.... but he should be home in a few months!!!
Trenton called as we were sitting in traffic... he was there with his daddy.. this is twice now we have been at the same concert and not seen them... I knew the place was big... but that is just crazy big!!!
But its probably a good thing.... ;-)
I think the Katie and Kellie had a good time as well... Katie knew most of the songs and got to give some pot smoking guy the naughty sign.... it made him smile... she is cute, so its hard for anyone to get mad at her... LOL.
We got rained on and were wet for most of the night... but it still turned out okay I think... I had a great time...and I think they did too...
Chris enjoyed the night overall except the traffic when leaving! The only tough part of the night was when he sang American Soldier, I think we both teared up a bit thinking of Jim overseas.... but he should be home in a few months!!!
Trenton called as we were sitting in traffic... he was there with his daddy.. this is twice now we have been at the same concert and not seen them... I knew the place was big... but that is just crazy big!!!
But its probably a good thing.... ;-)
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Fun night ~
Its been a fun, busy week and we are relaxin' at home right now. Had a tball game and awards banquet this morning... it went fine. His ex drives me CRAZY, but such is life. I just have to remember that the chic has no manners what so ever or no proper upbringing...ughhh
Chris got us tickets to the Toby Keith concert so we are taking the girls there tonight.. hope the rain holds off for us...!!!! That will be lots of fun... we went two years ago and I am really looking forward to going again!!!!
Should be lots of fun.. lake possibly tomorrow and then back to work on Monday ~
Chris got us tickets to the Toby Keith concert so we are taking the girls there tonight.. hope the rain holds off for us...!!!! That will be lots of fun... we went two years ago and I am really looking forward to going again!!!!
Should be lots of fun.. lake possibly tomorrow and then back to work on Monday ~
Monday, June 16, 2008
Father's Day Weekend ~
Well Maw-Maw and Paw-Paw landed safely on Friday morning and the activities began. We took the entire tball team to the Mudcats game on Friday night and our little #4 Ryan got to run out on the field with our big #4 John Raynor. Cousin John ... it was a great time had by all the tballers and I believe all the parents enjoyed it as much as the rest of us did!
Saturday was Ryan's party and we had a great turnout.. lots of friends and lots of fun!!! The Raynor parents and the McHargue parents met for the first time and I do believe that went quite well. Ryan of course got spoiled with presents and it was overall just a great day!
Father's day saw Trenton off to spend a good day with his dad and we all had dinner at Tony's Oyster Bar.... yummy!
Today, Monday, was a great pool day as Maw-Maw and Paw-Paw made their way home to KY... the girls and I spend some time at the pool with Ryan and Julian.
Overall its been a great weekend and now I sit burnt watching Memphis Belle.. which is turning out to be quite a good movie!!!
Saturday was Ryan's party and we had a great turnout.. lots of friends and lots of fun!!! The Raynor parents and the McHargue parents met for the first time and I do believe that went quite well. Ryan of course got spoiled with presents and it was overall just a great day!
Father's day saw Trenton off to spend a good day with his dad and we all had dinner at Tony's Oyster Bar.... yummy!
Today, Monday, was a great pool day as Maw-Maw and Paw-Paw made their way home to KY... the girls and I spend some time at the pool with Ryan and Julian.
Overall its been a great weekend and now I sit burnt watching Memphis Belle.. which is turning out to be quite a good movie!!!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
And the fun begins ~
Katie and Kellie landed safely at RDU this morning and spent the day with Ryan, Chris and Trenton just hanging out, enjoying some pool time and catching a nap!
The evening has been pretty uneventful other than Katie burning her leg on the muffler on the motorcycle... NO, she wasn't on it.. she was standing next to it and being a little ADD and somehow or another walked into the back of it managing to burn a nice little oval mark on her leg.. a nice 3 inch long or so mark.. she really didn't need that layer of skin did she?
Guitar Hero 3 is my background noise and I am ready for my turn... haha...
No work for the next couple of days and I am ready for the in-laws to come into town and ready for some fun times!!!
The evening has been pretty uneventful other than Katie burning her leg on the muffler on the motorcycle... NO, she wasn't on it.. she was standing next to it and being a little ADD and somehow or another walked into the back of it managing to burn a nice little oval mark on her leg.. a nice 3 inch long or so mark.. she really didn't need that layer of skin did she?
Guitar Hero 3 is my background noise and I am ready for my turn... haha...
No work for the next couple of days and I am ready for the in-laws to come into town and ready for some fun times!!!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Last Day of School
Today was the boys last day of school. It looks like we now have a 7th grader and a 2nd grader on our hands.. that is our hope at least!!
Both boys had a great last day of school followed by some ice cream at the quaint ice cream shop in downtown Apex. Two of Trenton's friends from school joined us and I treated them to ice cream as well. Gotta be the cool mom, ya know?
Taco night was a huge success and I am picking the girls up from the airport in the morning.... the BUSY time is starting.. but its gonna be fun!!!!
Both boys had a great last day of school followed by some ice cream at the quaint ice cream shop in downtown Apex. Two of Trenton's friends from school joined us and I treated them to ice cream as well. Gotta be the cool mom, ya know?
Taco night was a huge success and I am picking the girls up from the airport in the morning.... the BUSY time is starting.. but its gonna be fun!!!!
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Busy week ~
So what happens when I have an extremely busy week ~ I don't blog ~ at all ~ apparently??
So with this extremely busy week at work, comes some crazy times as well with the purchase of Chris' new toy ~ the new Can-Am Spyder. Its lots of fun, looks a little different and her name is Natasha ~ yeah you heard it here first!
So between new toys, kids and a hell-acious week at work ~ I am tired. Exhausted actually. We went to the Melting Pot for dinner tonight for Greg and Missy's birthdays and that was fun, but I ate too much and now feel a bit miserable. Its 11pm on a Saturday night and I am ready for bed. This week coming up will be full of fun, but crazy times. Trenton comes home Monday, Ryan comes home Tuesday for week 1 of his two weeks, Chris' nieces AND his parents come in Thursday and we have a weekend full of baseball and birthday parties! It truly will be a crazy time!!!
Wish me luck ~
So with this extremely busy week at work, comes some crazy times as well with the purchase of Chris' new toy ~ the new Can-Am Spyder. Its lots of fun, looks a little different and her name is Natasha ~ yeah you heard it here first!
So between new toys, kids and a hell-acious week at work ~ I am tired. Exhausted actually. We went to the Melting Pot for dinner tonight for Greg and Missy's birthdays and that was fun, but I ate too much and now feel a bit miserable. Its 11pm on a Saturday night and I am ready for bed. This week coming up will be full of fun, but crazy times. Trenton comes home Monday, Ryan comes home Tuesday for week 1 of his two weeks, Chris' nieces AND his parents come in Thursday and we have a weekend full of baseball and birthday parties! It truly will be a crazy time!!!
Wish me luck ~
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