Chandler, We are so proud of you! For a minute there I didn't think you were going to do it. I spent so many nights praying that I could watch you walk down that stage and see that diploma put in your hand. You did it! Love, Mom
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Chandler, I am so glad that dad and I decided to make your graduation gift a trip of your choice. I loved being able to show you sights that you always wanted to see. It is a time I will always remember and treasure. It was a too fast and kinda furious trip. Thankful for .... I drive Brianna to and from the bus stop everyday but on Monday mornings I drive her and her friend to school. This morning we talked about hairstyles and make up and how some styles are easier than others. We talked about what kind of cars they were going to drive when they turn 16 and what color they are going to be so they might have to save up money for a paint job. Lastly, we talked about what they were going to do with their life after high school. Brianna wanted to know if she had a college fund and when I told her no she said good I'm not going to college. Her friend explained how she wants to work with gems and go in caves to find them that its is a very dangerous job. Brianna said she was going to be a roommate with some other girl at school and she would just stay home to take care of the cats. So we tried to convince her that she should become a veterinarian and she could make house calls since she would just want to pet the animals all day. She decided that she wants to work with caring for wolves. I am thankful for having this time with them in the morning. I get to learn more about my own daughter thru talking with her friend. It's enjoyable to hear about their future or likes and dislikes. When we are driving in the car they can't get distracted with other people or things in a room. They have to actually sit there and talk. I love learning about their lives. Cameron, I am always so nervous when you ask if you can borrow my camera especially when you want to take it out with friends to the skatepark. Just the picture of you riding your skateboard and crashing with the camera in hand is scary to me cuz you have crashed using a webcam and broke your collar bone. You were so excited to come home and show me some of your shots. You knew exactly which picture you were looking for too. I loved seeing the pride in your face. I was just expecting your typical skateboard photo when you showed me this...I was shocked. It turned out so awesome. You were telling me how many times it took you to get it just right. You have such a creative eye for things and have such big visions. This photo is incredible and I am very impressed with your talent. Keep it up! Love, Mom Dear Brianna,
We all have moments that we look back on in life. One of mine is how we always say "I love you more". Usually we say it after I've tucked you into bed as I am shutting your bedroom door. Every time I latch the door closed it brings a big smile to my face as I continue to bed. Sometimes it seems like the simplest things can make you happy and this is one of my happy times. Me: I love you You: I love you more Me: It's not possible So I just had to put our saying on your wall over your bed. I'm sure most days you don't even realize it's there as it's just another painted wall but there are many days when I pick up your room I stop to look at it and just smile. I love you more, Mom Chandler, I am so proud of you for making it thru wrestling season. I know at times I was a mom who was scared to death for you and other times I wanted to yell out some not so nice things to the other guy. I really hope you do it again next year. I felt bad for the few meets that I missed but I was constantly getting updates from Dad. It amazes me how much improvement you made from the beginning to the end. I know it wasn't easy. Love, Mom Brianna, I know this is late and the season is over but it's better late than never! Brianna I think you found your "thing". I really hope that you continue doing Poms. You picked up on it really fast by learning the routines and you made some good friends. I really enjoyed going to all of the basketball games to watch you perform. My favorite part was every time you would get out on the floor your eyes would get real big and light up when you looked at me. The smile on your face just lit up with excitement. Love, Mom I think it was rather cool that both my son's went to the homecoming dance without dates. In my opinion it shows that you aren't afraid to do things alone and don't need to rely on someone else to have a good time. I only wish that I could have followed you around secretly sneaking your picture, hiding behind decorations and trying to blend in with the crowd. Then I would get busted when you saw that I posted all of the photos on FaceBook. I love to watch the two of you laughing and smiling it makes me realize how much you have grown up. I will say that I have two incredibly handsome boys! Chandler,
I just wanted to tell you how very proud I am of you for doing color guard. I have loved watching you bond with a group of people that act as a family. I know that these are some of times that you will always remember when you look back at high school and even tell your children of the things that you did. One of my favorite parts of going to the football games is listen to the people around me mention that there is a boy flagger during the half time shows. None of them have said anything bad at all. It makes me want to turn around and tell them that is my boy. I have so much fun watching you. I hope that you continue and do it again next year. Love, Mom I know that now it is such a struggle to get you guys to take a first day of school photo anymore. I pray that you will allow me without a fight until your senior year. I just love watching you grow up. Every year it is exciting to compare your picture from the year before. |
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