farmboy.

Dear Nick,

Today you are spending the day with Daddy and having a great time. You went to Grandma's, went to the farmer's market and bought a bunch of vegetables. Then you went out to the farm in Trimble County and got ice cream on the way home. Dad also told me you drove the mule all by yourself! You are only 7 and I'm not sure that is actually legal... however I know from letting you drive from the mailbox that you probably are a pretty good driver. We'll just keep it our little secret until you are 16.

Love, Mom

pool time.

Dear Boys,

Right now I am sitting in my office.. and you are swimming. And that makes me happy. I hate that I can't give you the lazy summer days where we just hang out at the house then stay all day at the pool. But I am doing my best to make sure you have a fun summer. And you are both having a blast so far.   Today Zach, you were at soccer camp with Charlie and went home with the Morgans. You guys went up to the pool at Glen Oaks and you are having a great time.





Nick, you were at SMA camp at school, and Aunt Sharalea called to ask if she could pick you up and take you swimming with your cousins. So you got to go swimming at Uncle Jesse and Aunt Suzy's house are having a ball with Maddie, Braedon and Ella.

I love that you are both having such an awesome time with great friends and great family!

Love, Mom

summer buzz.

 Dear Zach,

Today we went for your "summer buzz." Every year you look forward to getting your hair buzzed off..  and in just a few minutes you look totally different. This picture catches you mid-cut and even shows the hair flying off your head which is why I love it. Afterwards you always look like a little marine, which I know Grandad loves. And as usual, you are still your handsome little self. Because even with hardly any hair, you are still my adorable potamus.

Love, Mom

boxers.

Dear Zach,

When I took this picture you made me promise not to print it, or show anyone! But its just TOO cute for me not to keep somewhere.. so I'm putting it here... so we can both remember it! My cute little 8 year old potamus in his underwear and running shoes.. watching ESPN.

Love, Mom

last day of school.

Dear Boys,

On the last day of school (1st and 2nd grade), I took the day off work and took this rowdy bunch of boys to lunch and a movie. Zach brought Charlie, Derek and Tony. Nick invited Drew. It was a crazy afternoon, but a fun way for you guys to celebrate the end of the school year. I hope you all had a good time! I sure was tired at the end of the day.. but it was worth it seeing you both have such a great time with your friends!

Love, Mom

surprise for Grandad.

Dear Zach... 

So on June 1, 2011 Grandad was getting an award from the Notre Dame Club of Kentucky for Person of the Year. It was a surprise, so I told Grandad I wanted to go to the Alumni Night with him, and Nana and Zach came for the surprise part of the dinner. Nana actually brought you downtown about an hour before the presentation, so you had to sent in a room that whole time and were very well-behaved. When it came time for the award you came out and stood right next to Grandad. Then he had to go up and give a speech. It was a very special night, because Grandad talked a little bit about his life and even got choked up. He told me later that the best part about the whole night was that YOU were there with him!

Love, Mom

           

what a season.

Dear Nick,

You scored 2 goals and played awesome this soccer season! You are really starting to enjoy sports, which I am so happy about, because sports was such an important part of my life and I really want you to experience the excitement! At the end of the season we had to make up some rainout games, and Zach's team needed you to play on their team. I was so surprised when you said you would, and you were actually so excited about it. That same night, Zach had an LSA club practice and when I showed up, you were out their practicing with the older boys. You were really trying and doing well, I was so proud of you!!

Love, Mom