The Adventures of Tristan

  Holt, Holden, Hadley and Mason came out to cheer him on Tough game... but still fun to watch him fly!

 I paid for one... and stole the rest! LOL

  Well, today was one for the books!  We started out at Dallas Life getting our last YMSL service hours in ... and then had to rush home to the Sushi Man showing up at 5:30... but... he was late VERY LATE and we had some hungry boys! Randy our sushi man entering with some chow! It was amazing! I wish I took more pictures They gobbled it all up! Then they watched some football Yes, my son has a gun in his hand.  They were shooting each other with water pellets in between commercials. BOYS!  My neighbors almost called the police! Then I had an Oreo cookie cake that I figured the boys would eat because Tristan doesn't eat cookies or cupcakes. I KNEW G would love it and since we have taken this photo EVERY YEAR since they were 3...  I couldn't miss it! Back to Randy... the Sushi man... Randy was an hour late. NO text, no call... and it was frustrating.  He walked in, preparing an hour late, smiling and kind but nothing. Holt and I were both confused and I was d...

 We will celebrate with Dad and friends this weekend ... but had to do SOMETHING on his actual day! I know he didn't love going to PT, but he does love soccer... so 7am wake-up call was doable! This is how we woke up Not a lot of response... hahahaha I went to school to decorate his car and right when I was done, everything blew off.  Such a bummer! But it had this on it (and balloons).  No clue what it means but I'm sure it's funny I picked up his favorite food from Best Thai and then Connie came over. We made his favorite pretzels... had dinner, gave tiny gifts (all he wanted was money and that's what he got from everyone). I stole this photo... and he hated it... but I didn't care! because we had already made him do this... LOL My Insta Post This was just candy and snacks... he's 17 - and his gift didn't arrive yet... candy... and an excellent card Connie is SO thoughtful! and his infamous pretzels that he loves!!! Happy 17th Tristan... and cheers to MANY...

These pics are from the soccer tournament  this weekend. I love nothing more than to watch him play... 16 years has gone by in a flash.  So many moments remind me of my high school days... but others...  it feels like we have nothing in common I hold fast to these memories and these moments. The ties that bind us. The things that keep us close and make us "the same" at 16, it's tough. You want nothing to do with me really, and that's incredibly FOREIGN to me. It's always been me...and you! But, you are fighting back and making a way for yourself in this world. you are taller than me.. smarter than me... stronger than me... faster than me... But you don't love as fiercely as I do.  Not yet at least. But some day, you will chase after someone with more drive and conviction than you do that ball. You will get up early not because you have to, but because you want to. You will put in the hard work because you love more than you dread You will be a part of somethin...

She would be proud of that.... I love you Mommy!  Have fun with Jesus and Gram and Gramps and Uncle Johnny and all of your people!  I love you so much!  Save me and T a seat!  

  Bye Bye Prestonwood!

Here is my Facebook post... I just can't say anything more or I will start bawling: My mom always loved this photo. I think she loved this gift from me and T so much because it had a piece of so many of you. I read it while I was with her this last trip, and the words you shared and the love you showed meant the world to her. So this birthday, her first heavenly birthday... I'm going to soak up those memories and remember her with a happy heart. There have been some brutal moments and crying that I didn't see coming (like at Hobby Lobby when I saw the Almond Joy on the shelf) but also some great moments in knowing where she is. To wish her back, would be to wish her out of heaven. I'm not sad for you Mama, I know you are living your best life. So on this first birthday without you, I want you to know I will be ok. I will RACK as many people as I can this season in your honor. T and I will do our best to shine as bright as you... and just think, now you never have ...

They didn't quite have the outcome they hoped for... and I don't think Tristan wants that dislocated shoulder (thankfully it popped right back in) But they had fun regardless!!