Aaron and Jo 19 years ago

Joshua turned 14 in June. We moved in Decemeber of 07 and since he left so many wonderful Coronado Ranch friends behind, we decided to throw him a surprise party and invite his old friends. He was completely in shock when he walked in the door and we yelled surprise. We played a few games, including a "How well do you know Josh" quiz... (which Bryndee and Bailey won) and then we had a big surprise planned for the end. Aaron came down the stairs dressed like a retard (it wasn't a hard stretch) and did some breakdancing for the group. Josh kept muttering "kill me now", but his friends really seemed to like it. Or at least they liked mocking Aaron. Either way, it was a good time. Here is a pic of some friends at the party.

Josh at scout camp

Josh and Aaron went to Scout Camp the last week in July. In order for Josh to get his "wilderness survival" merit badge he had to built a "lean-to" and sleep in it alone, 200 yards from camp. Aaron said it was very hard for him to sleep that night knowing Josh was out on his own and everytime he heard a coyote howl, he woke up and panicked a bit. But he made it throughout the night without being eaten. Phew!

School Starts Again....

Our very short 6 weeks of summer vacation are over and we've almost finished our first week of school. Joshua starts High School this year as a lowly freshman. Jacob starts Junior High and Joey is in 4th grade. All of them are at different schools and all have a different bus schedule. Josh regularly informs me that this bus situation is only temporary as soon he will be driving himself to school. (I wonder at his definition of "soon"?)