Fall Is Underway

School has started in full force. We've just about got back into our new routine for the year. It was like starting over since this school year is different than last year. I now have four kids in three different school, It keeps me busy!

Our summer was one of the hardest our family had to endure and it disrupted our lives in so many ways. We had barely started our summer when we lost our nephew Jonathan. Our children had to experience the loss of a family member at such a young age. We miss Jonathan terribly. We really felt like we missed out on a summer break. We just survived. I missed meetings and forgot lots of things, barely even kept track of our bills. I was not ready for school to start but now I am thankful for some normalcy in our lives. To help us get back on track.

Akayla-Joy is in pre-school now! She goes every afternoon for 3 1/2 hours and loves it so much. She was so excited when she was going to be dropped off and picked up like the big kids! Her teacher says she is very careful in everything she does; from coloring to cutting on the lines to putting things back where they belong. She has already learned different signs for the song "Brown Bear".

Jayden goes to Kindergarten for 3 1/2 hours every morning. I was a little nervous about his teacher but it has seemed to work out fine and he says he enjoys school. He goes to school for 3 1/2 hours every morning and then spends the afternoon home with me while Akayla-Joy is at pre-school. They each get their time with mommy and less time to fight at home together!

Jaylen is in 2nd grade this year. I can not believe how big and tall he is getting. He is having to adjust to more homework as well as Jayden. Jaylen enjoys reading which I hope he will continue as he gets older.

Aryianna is in Jr. High...I have to catch my breath! I am totally unprepared for a Jr. Higher! We bought her a phone as well....Sorry, another breath! There are so many changes for her this year. She is now riding the bus to school and home. She has 7 different classrooms and teachers to adjust to. It is so crazy to watch her grow into a young lady!

Alaya is the one home all day with me. She gets to ride with me as we drop off and pick everyone up. She hates to leave Akayla-Joy because she wants to stay and play. It took a few days for her to not cry when we had to leave. Now she says good-bye and is so excited to see Akayla-Joy when we pick her up. She is such a cutie, talking full sentences now. They grow up too fast!


I can't believe summer is over and school has started with fall around the corner. God has brought us through a lot in the past few months and I am so grateful for my family. I love them dearly. I pray this year does not fly by so I can enjoy the little things with my kiddos.