Next year my oldest baby will be 18 and will have graduated. Decisions will be made about his future and whether he will be home or leaving. If his plans for working next summer go the way he wants, he will be gone most of the summer. We spend most of their lives cutting the apron strings one string at a time. And while I tease him that he's out when he's 18, that is one string I am not ready to cut. I know that just because he will be out of high school and 18 doesn't mean he is going anywhere. It does mean he will be starting a new and exciting chapter in his life.
Who would have thought that the end of July could bring this on. It could be that I am just a very deep thinker. Or, more likely, I need some more sleep. Anthony is working this summer in a cherry orchard. He has spent most of his time cutting down trees and building new fences. However, this is harvest time. So he is up at 3:30am to head out to the orchard and home around 5pm. I have been getting up with him and making sure he has something to eat and enough caffeine to make it through the day. He was so cute when he got his first paycheck. I am sure the neighbors are very pleased at his new and very loud stereo for his car.
As for the rest of the clan. Jason's finger is healing nicely. He is ready to get back to karate. He took the month of July off because of Megan's soccer schedule. We have also seen lot's of Joey around this summer and that has been great. We really miss them and wish they would come back. Although, I had forgotten how obnoxious the two boys can be when they are together.
Megan is finishing summer soccer this week. It has been a great and fun season. Starting high school soccer has been stressful for her. She really has not wanted to go to the summer work outs but has been forcing herself to go. Finally, last week was the turning point. One of the seniors dropped on the ground after lifting weights and said "I can't move anything." Megan thought it was so funny, because she has been feeling that way all summer. She is now looking forward to our beach trip, so that she can run on the beach to build her agility.
Here are some pic's from the last couple of games. Long post from me today.
This one was a goal. She had a great game and scored 3 goals. Their team sponsor gave out $5 Diary Queen cards for goals, good plays and good team sportsmanship. Megan has brought home 5.
The Fans: Grandma, Grandpa and Steve.
This one is funny. Notice the matching socks but not shirts. These two played select together and are good friends. They did a lot of pushing and playing around on the field. It must be hard to play against your friends and team mates. Sadly she is moving this week and we will miss her.
And these two. What can I say, it's what summer is all about.
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