Short update...

Where to begin? Things have been super crazy around here. Starting a new job, Summer vacation, and Ryan starting high school.

 Well, in January, the mortgage company I had been working for let us know that they would be closing the company. So...long story short I was layed off in March. I must say that I kinda enjoyed not having to get of and make the 40 minute drive to Irving every morning. But after about day 4, I was starting to go a little stir crazy.  Needless to say I found a better job and it is much closer to home. Two miles from home close. I think that's my favorite part.

 With all the commotion of my new job, summer vacation was in full swing. This year was the first year we (or I ) wasn't able to get time off from work. So vacation plans had to be cancelled. We were a little said but what could we do.

We were able to busy ourselves by getting Ryan ready for high school. All summer Ryan had been working out with Jason at the gym. It seems like in the course of a few weeks Ryan went from a boy to a full grown man with muscles and a ridiculously deep voice. Then it was time to buy school clothes. Funny story,I  received a text message from my brother Michael with explicit instructions that I was not to go sopping without him. He said he wanted to  make sure Ryan had the coolest clothes.

Ryan did get some very cool clothes and shoes. He started his first day of high school and seemed to have a good day. Ryan has been doing well  in schools although all the homework, late nights and early mornings (class starts at 7:30) are starting to wear both of us out.

According to my mom, it is a slow transition and he will figure out a way to manage his time better, so homework doesn't dominate our lives. Hopefully we find that soon.

Until next time...