Notice any changes? Yep she's older and her hair is shorter. Cute, huh?
You are either a clean cook or a messy one. Me.. Me.es.sy! I usually move things around all over the kitchen til I'm done then the clean up begins. This job took two of us. Boo loaded the dishwasher, I did the hand washing. My kitchen is quite cozy, you can say, so it leads to some interesting logistics on my part. But we did it. Sixteen cans and two freezer bags later.. peaches are looking good. 
Finito. Finished. Done. No more. My College Algebra class is done. This class kicked my bootee. I had one more math class for my degree and I chose to take it online. BIG MISTAKE!!! My friend Danny helped tutor me through the rough spots and I am happy to say it is over. I cried and asked T to take me out of the house for awhile. We went over to Palmer Lake, backed in the truck and sat on the tailgate. The breeze was blowing and the yappy dogs were barking. :) I grabbed my camera and we walked over to the other side to enjoy the view. Taking pictures is relaxing to me. I came home far more relaxed and ready to jump into my next two classes tomorrow. 
Isn't this nice? I just love it! This year I helped homeschool a friend's daughter. She worked so hard to catch up and move ahead. I'm really really proud of her. Well, yesterday she brought me this adorable gift basket with my fav-or-ite saying for life on it! It even has mugs in the basket that match our new paint colors. How cool is that?! So very thoughtful!
After arriving and watching all the buzz, Gabe went to register and get his new keys.
Gabe's room is the bottom left hand corner. He just told me it was so loud this morning! It's on a busy street and I'm thinking maybe he won't need an alarm clock after all.
The pack of unpackers ready for work!
Still unpacking...
Can you tell he's excited! It was a great day.
We went out to dinner before we drove off and said our goodbyes. Fort Collins is a beautiful town. Green, clean and has a really great college feel. There are bikes galore!
After evaluating the "quaintness" of the room, we decided to rent Gabe a loft bed. T and Gabe put it together and then I had the pleasure of making his bed. :)
When Gabe was around 13, we bought him a nice stereo knowing the day would come when he would go off to college and take it with him. This is the day. Terrell helped him put up the speakers and Gabe was able to do the rest.
Gabe has a great roommate. Drew is from Colorado as well and I think the fit is going to be a good one.
So much stuff!!! 
Lina was taking int he day thinking about her own future years at college. We were talking about it in the truck and she told me it's too far off to talk about right now. If she only knew!
Closet space is a premium. Laundry basket went home; didn't make the cut!
Here is the way far away view of the dorm. The campus is so nice. We left last night with excitement in our hearts. Gabe is ready for college though not hearing his laugh or funny antics will be greatly missed. We're so proud of him and pray for God's blessing over him while he's at CSU. 
Two days and counting 'til Gabe is off to the university. He's been going through his stuff and it looks like a tornado struck our basement. He has his New and his Old. New.. bedding, towels, laptop, dorm supplies. Old... pillow, pictures, movies, xbox, and his music. He has been busy this week saying his goodbyes, eating out, running a muck with friends, and well, running a muck. Tomorrow he promised me lemon bars. Tomorrow is one day and counting. I'll probably need those lemon bars then. Comfort food ya know. 
Where did the time go? Here she is ready for 5th grade. She has a great teacher this year and so many fun subjects; music, pe, band, Spanish, computers, and of course all the core classes too.
Charley Girl has her moments of patience. This is one way we like to practice. It was so cute to watch her wait until Rebecca said "okay". She doesn't always wait like a good little puppy. But this day, she did pretty good!
Today was Becca's first day at the junior college and her senior year! Went great! So now it begins...
Its official... summer is over and the new school year has begun. Boo went off to school this morning bright and early. I know you're thinking,"But wait.. she's homeschooled!" Yep, Colorado is a homeschool freindly state and she is taking three core (difficult) classes at the local high school and the rest here at home. It's a perfect match. She got her favorite teachers too. Yeah! So here year looks like this: Alg 2/Trig, Honors English, Spanish 3; public high school. Home Economics, PE, 20th Century World History, and possibly Chemisty and Bible Apologetics; home. Stayed tuned ... we have more kiddos starting next week!
Bunco is a great way to laugh, mingle, and have a little friendly competition amongst friends. Last night was no exception. Cami asked a bunch of us over to have a teenage daughter/mom Bunco night. I was not only excited to play Bunco again but very excited about time out with my girls and other fun families ALL IN THE SAME ROOM. Whoo Hoo!
