All Grown Up!

All grown up....that sums it up. My baby is all grown up. And by baby, I mean my first baby. When did this realization come to me? HMMMM..... was it when he entered middle school and would have to use a locker and remember his locker combination? Nope. Was it when I realized he liked girls by the "VERY EXPENSIVE" text messaging bill between him and a "FRIEND?" Nope. Was it when his foot grew from a 6 1/2 to an 8 in less then 6 months? Nope. HMMMM....was it when his voice began to crack this summer or when I noticed hair growing in places only "MEN" have hair? Nope. This realization came to me only today, when I had to take him to 7th grade football orientation. First of all for all you mothers who have sons and desire to play football, make sure your husband or some football knowledge person is available to go with him this day. The trying on of equipment and me his mother trying to tell him if it fit well or not was an adventure in itself. But fear not, Danny my niece's boyfriend came to the rescue and we did receive the "ok" from the football coaches.
So as I was saying, today I watched my "first born" growing up. No longer will his dad or I help him put on his equipment or at least put ALL those pads into his pants. There won't be any more opportunities for his dad to coach from the sidelines. Nope we'll be hollering and cheering from the bleachers. We won't take him to his games anymore. He'll travel with his team from now on. Ok hold on while I get my tissue. :)
As we were waiting for the coaches' meeting, I watched as he and his "click" of friends played basketball. I actually was tearing up just watching him. I just couldn't help from thinking where did the time go? It was only yesterday when him and his cousins were playing in their underwear in their Popo's swimming pool and yes that is a picture that's going in his year book. OH I can only hope and pray that me and his dad have taught him well and that he will make good choices as he continues to grow and becomes more independent. And to think I have to do this 2 more times. YIKES and yes I know....I haven't even gotten to graduation yet. :0

The DeLaGarza Family Reunion Part 1

This past weekend, my mother in law came home from Iraq. We are very happy to have her home and of course with every welcome home comes a party :) The whole fam (all but Ray) came up to Leander for some fun, BBQ, and Cowboy football! We had a GREAT time. My expression "where there's never a dull moment" definately holds true in the DeLaGarza household :)
This weekend, its down to Corpus Christi for another Big Bash! This will be a great way to to commence (is that even a word or spelled right?) the end of my summer as I have already returned back to work :( So stay tuned for Part 2 of the DeLaGarza Family Reunion. Love you guys!!!!!

Happy Anniversary To Us!

Happy Anniversary, happy anniversary, haaaaaaaapppppy anniversary! This week David and I celebrated our "first official" anniversary! One year ago, we vowed before God to love and honor one another. It was perfect! We enjoyed dinner at the Oasis, dessert at Baskin Robbins and then a "quiet' evening at home :) My mother in law gave us a wonderful treat and took the three boys back to Corpus Christi, yes Christopher too...I admit I was a little nervous, but the time together has been nice and I know they are being spoiled by their Grandma. So thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

We had never been to the Oasis, but had heard a lot about it. We sat outside and had an AMAZING view of the lake. It was sooooooooooooooo beautiful!

Yes I still love this "macho" man VERY much, even if he hates to smile :)

A couple of months ago, David heard this song called "Things We Didn't Know" by Rodney Carrington. It is the most perfect song for us. Had David and I known what life had in store for us, we may have just given up, but I truly believe that "these things that we didn't know" have only made us stronger.

I thank God for the wonderful man, husband and father that David is and pray that our love continues to grow and that we are blessed with many more years of a wonderful marriage. I love you baby! Happy Anniversary!

Any Cowboy Fans Out There????

Yup your seeing right....my nephew Matt is lying flat and centered on the 50 yard line of the Dallas Cowboy football field. How COOL is that? Matt was up in Dallas seeing his dad off who will be deploying back to Iraq in November. What a GREAT treat before he leaves. Matt we love you and you and your dad are in my prayers!