Early on in the month we took the girls and some friends to the fair. I hadn't been in a long time. Caleb didn't want to go, he's like me and doesn't like crazy rides. Brooke, however, is a daredevil. She rode just about everything there, including the rides that went upside down (eek!)
Arnold and I walked around and watched the kids (really teens) go crazy. At the end of the night I had to stop and get cotton candy. I've always loved it... my dad used to persuade me into going to ballgames with him by promising me all the yummy goodies there :D
Caleb is in JROTC this year. I am so glad he decided to go for it and sign up because he is loving it so far! It is totally "his thing." He thinks he might want to go into the military one day. While as a mom that scares me a little, it also makes me extremely proud. He got his uniform, which he has to wear every wednesday to school and get an inspection. They are very strict, they take off for things like your hair being too long, even on your face! Caleb looks so handsome in the uniform.. I think he hates wearing it to school though, especially the beret :D I can't wait until he gets a little older and gets to walk out on the football field with the flags at football games!
My dad turned 70!!! He did not want me to make a big deal about it, and threatened me if I threw him a party (boo!) But we did go over to their house one night and have dinner. And I took him to lunch one day, just the 2 of us, at one of our favorite mexican restaurants.
I met up with Arnold one day during his work and we had lunch together. It was perfect timing too, because we actually met in september of 2005! I can't believe its been that long! I really love how much easier it is to go on dates these days... for those of you with little kids-- it WILL get easier! ;)
Rachel is like me and struggles with math a lot... one night I saw Arnold helping her out with her math homework. He is such a great and involved dad! I am down with helping with papers or english homework any day, but please don't ask for math help!! haha!
Moving right along in my college classes. At this point in the program, it is a lot tougher than I had imagined... I have to study really hard! And I still sometimes don't do that great on everything, but I try! I did have to write my first paper for one of my classes and made an A! I guess ive still got it ;)
The kids had their fall/yearbook pictures. Caleb actually put on a nice shirt without me asking!! (its like he KNOWS!! :D
Our sweet Ruby turned 5 months old! She's still as crazy and cute as ever! She has started copying a lot of what our older cat, Max, does. She also loves to chase and nip at his tail, which he HATES! I love how most morning shell come into our bedroom and jump on top of us.. it's like shes our alarm clock ;)
At Rachels last yearly checkup, the dr was a little worried about her spine being curved. I had never noticed it.. and felt bad.. but how often do you see your child bending over like that where you can see closely?! Anyway, they referred us to an orthopedic doctor and we finally got in for our appointment. Rachel had to undress and put on a hospital type gown which she actually ended up loving.. but kept making me tie up the back so it wouldn't fall open :D
So they wanted to do xrays, and it turns out she has scoliosis. Right now it is a MILD case and we are thankful! They measure the curve of the spine in degrees, and hers was less than 25 degrees, which means it doesn't require treatment at this time. The dr said since she still has awhile to grow, they will do repeat xrays every 6 months during that time, to check and see if the curve progresses anymore. If it did, their first step would be to put her in a brace for awhile. which I hope we don't have to go because people have told me its a PAIN! But ultimately I am so thankful it's a mild case and we are praying it doesn't get worse! And the dr walked in and gave me this printout before we left.. I was like ummm thanks?! HAHA actually I love stuff like this, keeping momentos. I asked Rachel if I could put it on the fridge but she said no. Kinda creeped her out :D But I thought it was cool! Its not every day you see a picture of your child's skeleton!! :D
The marching band had their first competition at a local high school, so Arnold, the kids and I went out to support her and watch! Brooke looked so cute in her uniform, haha. I sent a pic to my dad and he said what a cute cowgirl!! (they are the cavaliers) :D Anyway, they were nervous since its been a tough year and a lot of kids have been out due to covid, but they did great! The band got several trophies and a superior rating. Brooke said shes glad now she stayed in band, because it's sort of a "high" at these things. Hmmm, so mom DID know best, huh? :D
It was hot that day and crowded, but we had fun!!
Part of the band out there accepting their awards. The awards didn't end until after 8 pm! It was a long day!
Of course I put out lots of fall decor this past month! This beautiful teal pumpkin was on of my new finds this year, and it was from my new favorite store-- HOMEGOODS!! :D
I put some tiny pumpkins in a bowl on the coffee table, and it DID look cute.. until Ruby decided to go in the bowl, steal pumpkins, and chase them around the room! :D
We got Brooke's cheer pics back! She has grown a lot in just a few months and gotten a lot stronger and better at her cheers and stunts!
