The Sharks

This is our first season of soccer.  Gehrig is playing for the Sharks.  He's enjoying it as his friend, Alex is on his team and Alex's dad, CJ is his coach.  All the boys on the team get along really well.  Our first game was a rough one as we played a very good, experienced Dragon team.  We were about to get skunked, but Gehrig accidently made a goal!   Go SHARKS!



A new big boy bed!

It finally happened!  Gehrig got a big boy bed!   Mommy and daddy surprised him with a new sports comforter.  Our little boy is growing up into a young man, new exciting times ahead.

9/11

There has been lots and lots of media coverage about all the events to commenorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11.  Do I remember where I was and what I was doing - how could I ever forget!  I was at work, listening to the Howard Stern morning show.  I know, I know - Howard Stern.  He had an employee who was running late.  Howard called him on his cell phone and he stated he was dropping his daughter off at the daycare.  Then, all of a sudden, the guy said, "Howard, I swear I just saw an airplane hit the World Trade Center."  I got live on the spot coverage from this guy until his cell service died.  It was the most frightening thing I've ever listened too.  I must say Howard Stern and his staff did a wonderful job of covering the event.  They were very professional, putting all jokes aside.  Howard Stern's employee who witnessed the event firsthand was okay, too.  It was a tragic, horrible event and I feel sorry for the folks who lost their loved ones. I hope that we never go through that again in our homeland. 

My 6th Anniversary

Today is my 6th anniversary!  I am very blessed to have such a wonderful husband.  It's amazing how easy it is to take relationships for granted.  I must say that I've been guilty of that.  I ask God to give me guidance in learning to be more patient and understanding and to nurture my relationship and never take it for granted. 

The mom on the run and loving it, I think!

Gehrig wanted to play soccer this fall.  And since I'm not exactly ready to see my own kid on the football field yet, I decided I would sign him up.  After sign-ups were complete, I receive word that the fall baseball league is going to include the T-ball age.  Since his dream (at this time) is to be a major leaguer, I signed him up for that. too.  We got two weeks of baseball under our belt when soccer started.  So this past week, we had 2 nights of baseball and 2 nights of soccer.  And of all things, I was SICK!  Went to the doctor and asked to get a shot as I had to keep going somehow!  I made it through, but thought why did I do this?  The answer is easy, I did it because I love my son so much and I want him to have lots of different experiences.  By the week's end, I was feeling better and it was worth every minute of running to see my son's excited face every day.  Here is to many years of fun running.  

More of the birthday party

Gehrig's 5th Birthday

For Gehrig's 5th party, we had a super hero in training party to assist Batman with fighting villians to recover Gehrig's birthday candles.  Each friend made a mask, a bat shield and then completed physical training to earn their capes.  Afterwards, we stomped the villians and brought all to have cake and ice cream.  Gehrig enjoyed his party and playing with his friends. 

Every year, we always celebrate Gehrig's birthday at his favorite restaurant, Los Napoles.  He always enjoys being serenaded by the staff and receiving ice cream treat.