Protector

We have a hawk in the neighborhood, so Gracie needs a chaperone when she goes out now. Jason was up for the job. Usually, he has his nerf gun for extra support. lol

Monday Memories

These two go out of their way to annoy each other every chance they get. It's nice to look back to see them getting along. Here they are in February of 2018 💜

Reading a book together

Attacked!

These two had quite the war going on outside today. It was intense!

Saturday Memory

I wore a sweatshirt that was hers today. Both Jason and I agreed it still smells like her. We all miss her. It's hard to believe that it has almost been 5 years this coming week.

This is from this week in 2016. I love that it popped up in my memories today of all days. 💜

Jason's Homecoming Day!

Happy Homecoming Day to Jason! On this day 14 years ago, after 100!!! long days in the NICU, we finally got to bring Jason home!

We're so lucky you're ours, kiddo. Happy Homecoming Day!

Mostly Wordless Wednesday

January 13, 2013. He was 6!

Interview With Jason

WITHOUT prompting ask your child these questions and write EXACTLY what they say about you

**Jason - 14 yrs, 2 months

*What is something I say a lot?  Plug it up

*What makes me happy?  chocolate

*How tall am I?  5'8"

*What's my favorite thing to do?  I don't know - take care of your plants or something

*What is my favorite food?  garlic bread

*What is my favorite drink? Pepsi  

*If I could go anywhere, where would it be?  the Bahamas

*Do you think you could live without me?  no

*How do I annoy you?  you don't (insert lots of my laughing - lol)

*What is my favorite TV show?  I don't know

*What is my favorite music to listen to?  I don't know

*What is my job?  teacher

*How old am I?  45

*What's my favorite color?  green and black

*How much do you love me?  a lot  

Teenager-y Things

He's getting the hang of his phone and looking all teenager-y.

Brotherly Love

Sometimes these two get along really well! Here is proof! lol

Gingerbread Houses Round 2

Shawn and Jason got their time to make gingerbread houses.

First Game of Break

Jason and his dad have become quite competitive when it comes to Uno. This match was intense! lol

Working Hard

8th grade brings with it lots of homework, especially math.

 

Just the Two of Us

After I picked this guy up from school, we headed to the mall to pick up a gift for school. It was pretty nice to spend some time just him and I. SO fun!

Eating some Wetzel's Pretzels in the car afterward.
He approved. LOL

It Finally Happened

Jason and his dad have the same size feet. Well, they aren't exactly the same size, but they are pretty dang close. They are now only 1/2 a size between them.

To compare, here are my feet next to Jason's new shoes. My mind is blown. Jay's feet are now size 12.

Did I mention the mind blown part? Whoa.

A First

This week we had our first school confrontation. Someone said something mean to one of our guys, and our guy stood up for himself by throwing a water bottle at the kid's nose. The kid ended up with a bloody nose. While it may not have been the best choice to throw the bottle while he was angry, I'm going to guess that everyone now knows not to mess with our guy!

Our guy ended up with a lunch detention for tomorrow. He felt bad for hurting the other boy and did write an apology letter. We'll see how it goes tomorrow.

Our Jason

Jason is an amazing kid. He knows so much and is so very smart! His goal is to be an engineer when he is older. I have no doubt he'll reach his goal, too. He's growing so fast...I wish I could slow down time!

Picture Retake

Now this one I can share. I can't believe how grown he is! 

8th Grade

The Dynamic Duo is 14!!!

Today we celebrated these amazing guys!

Shawn opened his big gift - a hotel trip!
It was the only thing he asked for.

Jay's showing off his new tech. These guys 
finally got phones!

We hope you had a great day, boys! We are so, so proud of the young men you have become!