Ode to a small fry

Seriously where does the time go! Here is a picture tribute to my small fry. The child who came rushing out on his bday (quite the opposite of big fry). We used to joke about how serious he was. I remember nursing him when it was dark and quiet and no one was awake but the two of us and he would have this frown-like a little gnome. I always wondered what he was thinking. He is still a serious thinker and a worrier (sorry kiddo-its genetic) but at the same time can be a ball of energy. I love laying in bed and hearing him run across the wood floors. I don't think he ever walks from here to there.

So here is to you small fry on your 8th birthday. To who you are and you will be. I hope you become all the things you want to be!

Almost here...

I can smell it people it is so close...
Sangria and Mango salsa and the fire pit whooohoooooo

New family member

We just couldn't resist. Small fry's big brown eyes and the little beady gold ones. Small fry has been saving his money, not quite enough so we gave him a birthday advance.

All I need to know...

All I need to know about 11 year old boys I learned at a sleepover:

My son is not the only one who wears what he is eating on other parts of his face
Among a group of 5 boys you can't tell who is smacking
Lazer tag ROCKS
I unfortunately do NOT rock at lazer tag
Natural selection and survival of the fittest just naturally occurs (meaning everyone gravitates towards the tallest and strongest kid)
If you don't remember someone's name then their new name is Dude
A group of boys CAN play together and not ask ONCE to play a video game-excpet for the one who brough his own handheld.
Nerf gun fights also rock-but only if you have enough guns and ammo
Nerf gun wars are loud
5:30 AM is way too early for Nerf gun wars
That other 5th graders still like legos, just like big fry
All my worries about Big Fry's sometimes lacking social skills or "geekiness" is ok, because he has some of the most politest and kindest 11 year old friends I have met.
Ok well maybe I didn't learn all I NEED to know, but it sure was fun to watch and I do know a nap is on the agenda for the day!

It's official

My name is officially on a roster for team for the Mickelson trail marathon. One of the 4 mile down hill stretches. Our team captain assures me that this is a WALK/run not just a run, "lots of people walk Cher, so don't worry about it" Hmmmm do any of my oldest friends really see me walking?


By the way small fry was full of April fools jokes yesterday, so we got him good. We told him we were having a baby...they both bought it hook, line, and sinker. The funny part was big fry was actually disappointed when we fessed up. He was already hoping for a girl-too funny. Small fry was not amused he had locked himself in room convinced he was going to have to share it.

Happy Birthday Big Fry

11 years ago today....CRAZY