Ryan's 5th Grade Graduation

Ryan has completed elementary school. His school had a couple of events for "5th Grade Graduation". They got to go to The Columbia Restaurant for a banquet luncheon. They were all dressed up and looked so cute! Then, they went to Busch Gardens for a day. Ryan really enjoyed being dressed up and when I told him to bring an extra set of clothes, so he could change if he wanted, he said, "But what if I don't want to change out of this?" He was too cute getting ready that morning and when he got home he said they had a good time. He didn't have quite as good of a time at Busch Gardens because they were divided into groups and no one in his group wanted to ride the roller coasters. They weren't allowed to ride alone, so he didn't get to ride any roller coasters. However, they did ride most of the other rides and he brought home cotton candy for me, Dad and Andrew. I felt bad for him about the roller coasters, because he's like me, a roller coaster person and he was so looking forward to being able to ride them. Anyway, he is now officially in the gifted program and will begin middle school in that program. Congratulations Ryan!

Aaron Turns 20!

My baby boy, Aaron turned 20 this month. We met at Nan and Grandpa's for lunch and cake.

Nan and Grandpa bought him a blackberry curve for his birthday. It was surreal, to think he's no longer a teenager. It's seem like just yesterday he was a baby. He's doing so well. He just completed his first year of college, going full time, and works two part-time jobs. He's been living on his own for a while now and never needs money from Mom (which is good thing, 'cause Mom's broke-LOL). I'm so very proud of the man he has become.

Ryan's Bowling Party

Well Ryan's fall bowling league ended and his team won first place! He also received a trophy for high series handicap. They did awards ceremony and got to "cosmic" bowl two games. His summer league starts this coming weekend. The summer league is 9:30 am Saturday mornings.......aaarrggh. The things we do for our kids!!! LOL We are very proud of him!

Mother's Day....

A nice and easy day was Mother's Day this year. We have a tradition of going to brunch or out to eat every year, but this year, my Mom and I both were not really up to that. The thought of just taking it easy and just being together sounded just perfect. So we went over to Mom and Dad's house and Mom grilled hamburgers and hotdogs and we had all the fixin's. Oh Dad made us Mimosas, too. :) Aaron was there and he had a rose for me and one for his Nan. We ate, talked and listened to Dad's oldies cds. It was great. Later I went to the grocery store, which was a breeze because it was practically empty! Roger went to visit an old family friend in his old neighborhood. So, when he got home, we ate a quick and easy dinner and relaxed until bed. Well, Roger had to go to work, but bed for me. :) Good day!

Catching Up....

I know it's been a while, Donna. :) Here's what's been up since Easter. Ryan went on a cruise for a week with Nonna, Randy, Aunt Karen, Uncle Mike and the girls. He had a great time and has mentioned Alaska to Dad about 3 times now. And yes Nonna he told Dad that, "Nonna said you would have to chip in". :) Rogie told him maybe by then we could all go. I'm hoping so, because I would love to go to Alaska. Anyway, while Ryan was vacationing, Roger and Andrew worked on Andrew's school project for the Cultural Fair. They built a Peruvian pyramid (see pic). It came out great and everyone at school was shocked and amazed. Andrew got best display.

Also, while Ryan was away, Aaron came over to stay at the house with Andrew so Roger and I could go up to Mt. Dora to visit our friends for the weekend. We had such a great time! We stayed up talking and playing cards. We fed their miniture cows (xebu's) in the morning. We went out for Japanese for dinner. I watched Scooby Doo China, as Sadie calls it, with Sadie. We went by Julie's shop and had expressos (even Rogie). It was just so relaxing and a needed get-away for us both.

Rogie has decided to change careers. I'm so very proud of him. He's scheduled to take the FBAT (Florida Basic Ability Test) and tomorrow will be applying for the police academy at HCC Ybor. He's going to work towards becoming a DOT (Department of Transportation) officer. I'm so very proud of him. I know he can do it and I'll be behind him 100%. Here are some pics from the last few weeks. Later!