No Longer a Teenager

We have made it through the teenage years with our first.  This is the first birthday I was able  to spend with him in two years.  Last year he was at school finishing up his second quarter of college.  The year before that, I was gone with Benjamin on an 8th grade trip to New Orleans.  

He had a good day, I think.

First off - he's on spring break, so he gets to sleep in.  I think all college students love that!  Then in the afternoon he went with a few of his friends to pretend to be protesters in a training sessions for the local police. He's done this another time as well. I think today, he got to throw tennis balls at the trainees. 

Tonight we went out for dinner at a local Japanese place.  (We usually get Japanese on his birthday since he was born in Japan.)  After dinner we went home to hang out for a little while to wait for Drew to get home. He had been traveling, but got home just in time for cake and ice cream and gifts. 

And I think a good time had by all.....lots of laughing....and singing loudly in the car....love these kids...especially this one who made me a mom. 

 

Retirement

Today I went to a college friend's retirement ceremony from the Air Force. What a beautiful ceremony! Sort of made me wish Drew had chosen to do a ceremony....well, almost. 

Maybe the next time he retires, we will. 

 

A Total Klutz

If you are ever in doubt about my gracefulness, this should put an end to any speculation;

The bruise above my ankle is where I forgot to avoid the open dishwasher - and those corners are sharp!!

The bruise on my foot is from running into and tripping over something in the dark last night in my bedroom. Thought I had broken my foot it hurt so much!  Almost slept with an ice pack on my foot. Ouch! 

(They're shiney because I put neosporen on.)

(Think I need to re-paint m my toe nails... ) 

Tax Time

It's tax time!! My parents are in town so their favorite son-in-law and accountant can complete this yearly requirement. The best part? Shopping and Scrabble time with my mom. 

 

New Things

When I buy a car, they ought to kiss my feet and say 'thank you' instead of  shaking my hand and saying 'congratulations'.  

But still. I do like my new car. No more mini-van. 

 

Night to Shine

Last night our church hosted a Night to Shine which is a prom sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. It was a lot of fun!!

My new friend is named Mark. He really wasn't into the dancing or the picture taking, but the food?? That he loved! 

 

 

 

 

God' Grace Shines

Well. Once again, God's Grace has shown on Benjamin.  Or else he's the luckiest boy around.

Lose a wallet? No problem.  He'll get it returned - with ALL the money still in it.  This has happened multiple times.

Lost a phone? No problem.  Even after being lost outside with the rain for two weeks, it'll be returned to Ben  - and THE PHONE STILL WORKS!

Make a dent in your mom's van's bumper?  No problem.  The body shop guy fixes it for free.


FREE!!

Lucky boy.

The body shop guy was able to pop it back into place....it doesn't look perfect, but it looks better than it did.  And didn't charge a single penny....

God's grace strikes again.