Out of Uniform Day and Movie Night

Well today was a great day. The boys were so excited about going to school and wearing their regular clothes. Danny is used to it, they get to do this a few times a year, but for John Michael this was his first school day not in uniform. Danny of course went all comfy with his basketball clothes, John Michael went all SuperHero with his Batman shirt and jean shorts. I love the fact that they are their own people. I have tried to give them some independence so hopefully they can see that too. Or at least will be able to when they get older. They both had great days at school. It was show and tell day and for the letter S....Spongebob was in John Michael's backpack.

We were going to go to the lake, but we have so much to do around the house and with the weather not looking too promising we decided to stay home this weekend. I keep telling myself that was probably best. We will head to the lake soon though. I like going in the fall and even winter. Even though you cannot swim it is still a lot of fun, and usually gives us time to work up there.

My heart aches today for the family I have been asking you all to pray for. Cali came off life support today and has gone to play with the angels. I know that she is in God's hands and that she is happy and healthy now. The hole is always on earth. I pray that the family stays strong in their faith, they are truly amazing people. Cali was a blessing while she was here and I know that her story will continue to touch so many.

We decided that we wanted to cuddle with the boys tonight. So we decided movie night. The boys picked Days of Thunder whichI like a lot and Brandon, well it is one of his all time favorites! It was a great family night. I did a lot of reflecting and praying.

Well, I cannot post until tomorrow, I still have to upload pictures. :) But I hope that everyone has had a wonderful day and has an great long weekend.

Danny Man is 8

So this morning Danny was up first. Completely dressed and ready to start the day! Of course this meant basketball shorts instead of what I wanted him to wear but that is okay. He was happy and comfortable and I still managed some great shots of him for his Birthday!

We started the Day out at Whataburger for breakfast. John Michael was telling the cashier that it was Danny's birthday and Danny got a cinnamon roll from them. He was embarrassed at first that John Michael was telling everyone it was his special day, but when he started to get some freebies he felt pretty good.

We ended up going to several stores, he contemplated the movies but chose Academy over that. It was Charlie Brown's birthday too, our Beagle is 4, and so we stopped by Pet Smart to get him a few treats to celebrate too. He seemed excited to have a new wheel on a rope, a new ball, and then a bone! The boys love surprising the dog, which is sweet. I just wish that they would play with him more.

John Michael picked Danny out a toy that was just from him. It was Greg from Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Anyway, we got it while we were shopping. We came home so John Michael could wrap it. I gave him some Happy Birthday paper, he said no. Then some Batman, and again no. He wanted Sponge bob, the thing is the Sponge Bob is Christmas. He used it and wrapped the gift all by himself. It was a sweet moment.

We got Danny a Tackle Box at Academy with a little tackle and a 3D DS. He was pumped!

We went to Outback for dinner and it was yummy. Danny ended up getting the mixed grill, which had a little of everything. chicken, ribs, and shrimp. He loved it but of course we brought a good bit home. Mom, Deborah, and Sybil met us there and they surprised Danny with a Cake. He was so worried to because he asked mom about it and she said that she forgot, when they brought it out he was thrilled.

I have to say Danny had an amazing day and so did the rest of us. Very tired though!