Final Days of Summer

Adam and Lulu

Mexican night...after the margaritas

Throwing football with Adam

Lucy, the new dog from across the street

Derek enjoying his burger

Adam and Ryan heading to the pool

Back To School Orientation

Teachers had to go back a week before the kids. Back to school in July just isn't right.

 

Derek's first year in high school

French class...in a trailer...with self professed cat loving teacher. Derek's really looking forward to it.

Adam's first year in middle school - Derek's old stomping grounds

Adam's homeroom\math teacher is a friend of ours so it makes the transition easier

Derek with his favorite teacher. We all got teary eyed. She really "got" Derek and he loved her.  

Derek made an effort to see a couple of his other former teachers. There weren't many he liked.

What's So Fun About Summer?

What's so fun about summer when all your friends are always gone?

It seemed like all summer either we were out of town or Adam's friends were out of town. Adam was so happy last week when everyone finally got back in town for the start of school so they could have some play dates and sleepovers.

Derek's Ankle Screws

It's been 9 months since Derek broke his ankle and it's time to have the screws removed

Calling me from the recovery room

Souvenir

It took him a few days before he could walk around normally and he has to wait a few more weeks before he can do anything more substantial than walking