Soccer!!!!!!

Both boys are playing soccer right now. Casey is in a program through our city called Soccer Shots and Bryant is playing with in a real league with the city of Garland. They are both doing so good and it's the cutest thing ever. Bryant had his first game this past Tuesday and did super. He ran his little heart out with the other boys. It was so much fun!!

Sweet Baby Dayden

turned one this past Monday!! Where has the past year gone? I cannot believe my baby is one! I refuse to believe it, but we had a party for him anyways :)

He had a fabulous birthday as did the rest of us!

Dear Dayden,

I love you more and more every second of every day. Your smile can light up a room and make anyone happy. You are a true joy and blessing. I thank God for you and your brothers daily. Thank you for being my son and for being you. I wish you many more happy days ahead and may God continue to bless you!

I love you, Mommy

Dayden stats, facts, and can do's :)

• walks behind a walker
• stands for a few seconds (when he wants)
• eats alot
• said mama the day after his birthday
• waves bye bye and says bye bye (his first word)
• weighs 19lbs 6oz (5-10%)
• is 29.5in (25-50%)
• sleeps from 7:30-6:30 and takes 2 naps
• loves to play with his brothers
• like balls and cars
• "talks" a lot
• loves his mama!!

Hi Ho, Hi Ho

It's off to work I go :) That's right, I'm now a stay at home/working mom. I am working as a personal trainer at LOA which is a gym just for women. It's fabulous. It's 5 minutes down the street (right by Bryant's school), I get to work out for free, and take the boys to the childcare there (again for free)! It's great. I think this is my favorite job so far. I love it. I even set my own hours so I don't have to be available all the time. AND here is the best part, I signed up my first client yesterday!!! WooHoo!!

I've also interviewed for a job with the City of Wylie parks and rec. They are opening a recreation facility in January and I put in an application to teach Homeschool PE and Bootcamp. While I was interviewing, they asked if I would be interested in doing personal training or therapeutic rec as well. Of course I said yes!!

I'm hoping this is our year of good fortune because we definitely need it.

On other news, Bryant is doing GREAT at school. I drive right up and he gets out with his big backpack on and walks right into school. It's so sad yet so sweet. Everytime I see him doing it, I get a big smile and think how much I love that little boy.

Casey is adjusting well to Bryant being at school all day. He often asks to go "play with his fwiends". He's too cute. He's also been trying to play and help with Dayden. That's often quite a sight.

Dayden is changing and growing by the day. He started saying bye-bye a couple months ago (which was his first one and so far his only). He loves to wave and say "bye-bye". He's a happy go lucky little boy and I CANNOT believe he is about to be 1. He loves to eat and get into everything like Casey did. We may have our hands really full when he starts walking.

All in all, life is going pretty good here at the Sands' house :)

Kindergarten Kiddo 1 Day 1 Down :)

We made it through the day!!!! A few tears were shed but we did good.

Big boy Bryant ready for school.
Mommy and her big boy.

Daddy and his handsome boys

Casey ready to take big brother Bryant to school.

Armstrong Elementary, here comes Bryant!!

Bryant in his classroom...after he shed a few tears and didn't want to stay at school.

Casey eating his sprinkle donuts they had for us kinder parents so we could all sit around and drown our sorrows in food :)

All in all, it was a good day. Casey was SO happy to see Bryant when we picked him up and I think Bryant was just as happy to see his little brothers. They must've missed each other. Bryant said he had fun, even "more fun than 3 year old and 4 year old school." That made me smile :) He also said they tried to teach him things he already knows. I told him that's because he's so smart! He said he made friends, had fun, and wants to go back tomorrow. I'm sure there will still be a little hesitation but I'm also sure there will come a day when he'll just go.

OH MY...

Where did the last 5 years go????? I cannot believe that my baby Bryant will be starting kindergarten tomorrow morning. He seems to be okay with the idea and somewhat excited. Me? Not so much liking the idea so far. I mean, I'm happy to get a break with only 2 kids, but not happy that it means my first born is growing up.

We met his teacher the other night and she seems pretty nice. Her name is Mrs. Favila. Bryant said she seemed nice too so that's good. Casey, on the other hand, was totally excited about Bryant's school and classroom. If we could send him to school, I think he would be super happy!

Here's to my big boy Bryant:

I love you dear Bryant more than you'll ever know. I can't believe how fast the years have gone and what a wonderful little boy you have become. You are a funny, smart, amazing son and big brother. We are so lucky to have you in our family. I pray that, as you start this new chapter in your life, God will bless you and keep His hands upon you and keep you safe. I pray you enjoy your time, learn as much as you can, and grow in so many ways. Please always know that I will be thinking about you and loving you every minute of every day! You are my sunshine!!

Love always and forever,
Mommy

Fit and Ready for Duty

I took my personal trainer exam yesterday and PASSED!!! WooHoo....I'm now a nationally certified personal trainer here to meet your physical fitness needs :)

Summer in Pictures

Pool time (was supposed to be last pic but I'm technilogically challenged :)

All the babies in New Mexico...Are they all cute or what???

Loving summertime fun with some watermelon.

San Saba for a reunion

Hanging out with Grandpa Gary.

Getting his morning jolt!

This is how Casey rolls at VBS.

Tubing with Mommy and Ashley...first time :)

Zoo...that's where we should've left those monkeys :)

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