A Family Video Easter 2011

As we start talk of a gathering of our families that is, directly of the children, grandchildren, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren of Delfino and Lilly Sanchez, I thought I would post this Easter 2011 video.  Sent with all my love.

Wrapping up the Summer 2011

I just can't go on to Fall until I wrap up summer. I have to say that this was definitely a wonderful summer.  I made an effort to enjoy the blessing of living near the beach and the times I spent with family and friends there will always be cherished.  
It was one of the best summers.  I hope to have many more.

Brayde and I are adjusting to only having two children in the house.  The last time we had only two children was in 1987!  Yep we are kinda old.  But the "little ones" keep us going for sure!  The Judge is playing Fall baseball and our Sweet BoBo is playing softball.  They are both soaking up the the learning. Writing poetry, reading books, and listening to the political opinions of their classmates.  They are curious, intrigued, full of life and young joy.  I find myself staring at them sometimes and I am amazed at the people they are.  We look at old pictures and watch old videos of the "Original Five" and we miss them and think of them and talk about them a lot.

We take the daily struggles with a mostly  steadfast step. I  catch myself leaning a bit at times but  I have been sideways before  and God always gently raises me up.

I am looking forward to the cooler weather and the Fall of 2011.  Life is going by FAST!

The # 7 turned 9 on July 5th!

Wow nine is a lot.  He is amazing and still likes to snuggle.  He still asks to and I have decided today that I will not refuse him again....not for wash or computer or folding etc.  He informed me today that his reading level is 7.5, that is grade 7 5th month.  He is in 3rd grade., ( A proud Mom moment) however, I take no credit for any of the wonderful gift of people My God has entrusted to me for a while.  They are who they are,,, created in the image of God.

McClure Reunion 2011

McClure Reunion 2011

July 4..2011 McClure Reunion

The Oklahoma McClure's invaded the Coastal Bend for the annual McClure Reunion!

June 27 Time In Luling at the Oak Street House

We took a couple of days to relax after the Thump and had a special breakfast at Paula's Kitchen....the best place ever to have breakfast.  Limited to the very few invited.  :)

The boys took the kids down by the San Marcos river near the Old Zedler Mill.  It is beautiful there!  Of course they had some swim time in the river.

High School Reunion at The Thump!

June 23-26 Luling Watermelon Thump!

The "Thump" always takes place the last full weekend in June.  This year was my reunion year and that made it extra special! 

Back in Corpus Christi

June 20-21 I had ESL training at the region 2 center.  As soon as I pay $120 to take the test and pass I will official have my ESL Certification!  Hmmm I have to pay...I hope I pass!

Father's Day

Father's Day June 19th

On Father's Day we floated down the San Marcos river.  I think since we have done that 3 or 4 years in a row that it is now a "tradition."  The Denman's also joined us for that and for the second year in a row so did Rudy and Joann and our special guest was Aaron.  And even though I can't seem to locate any pics  of the occasion it really did happen!  It was fun and the water was cool and clear and just what was needed.  Bry, Kindred , Given and of course the babies were there too!

Summer in June 2011

I always wonder in the Fall just exactly how I spent my summer.  I can never really remember so this year I am making an effort to record what it is we are doing this summer.
On June 18th we spent the day with the Denman's and that is where Given, Tyler Denman and Kindred did the Bungee ride at the Bahn!

A great day.

June 18th Schlitterbahn 2011

I wish I had the courage to do this!

May 28th Given's Graduation Party

Summer 2011 Part 1