My final for school on my family

This was my class assignment and it was fun but a booger to finish. I hope you enjoy it!

Just since summer ended...

Since the summer ended we have been trying to get everything back in order and some degree of normal. Yeah, I know, what is normal? Brayden began the school year back at Boles Middle School as he was on the waiting list at Phoenix Charter School. I called everyday and asked about the school and his place since he had been first on the waiting list for months. Finally, the school called and accepted Brayen as transfer student, so we moved him from Boles Middle School to Phoenix Charter School on the first Friday in school. He HATED it, and had stomach aches and didn't want to go. That was the first week and Brayden and I talked about looking for the positives at Phoenix and not comparing it to Boles, where his friends were and where he was comfortable. He took my advice (surprisingly) and had a great day, that turned into a week and so forth. He really likes it now and has discovered that it is an art school and he loves to draw so it fit him like a glove. He also likes music and they offer music but that will have to wait until next year. Brayden started soccer with the YMCA and he has been on a great team and has had a great time. Zach is doing assistant coaching and Brayden enjoys that also. They have really developed a bond, even stronger than they had previously. Zach looks out for his little brother and makes sure he does things with just Brayden. They both make me very proud.

Zach graduated in May from Boles High School and is currently enrolled at Paris Junior College with a full load and works at the YMCA as a lifeguard. He is also very active with the youth group at Johnson Street and has a girlfriend. Zach has enlisted in the Air Force and is doing delayed entry for after the first of the year. He has requested a career in Avionics, physical therapy, life support or weather. He should find out this week what career they put him in and when he will go in. It is hard to believe he is about to be 19 years old and going away. I know he will love it and will do so good. He plans to go to Officer Training School after he gets his degree and become a pilot. So, I must say that after the beginning of the year, it may be very hard emotionally for me!

JimBob is working for CyTec and it is OK but he would like to work with more in his degree area. He doesn't complain because it is a job and pays the bills.

I am working at the church and really enjoy it although it does get quiet and lonely sometimes. I just find work to do and stay busy. I also started to college taking a MicroComputer Applications class that is mostly Microsoft Office 2007, but I am really enjoying it! JimBob and I are also working on another chapter in our lives and will say, mums the word until it is finalized.

We have some amazing friends at church and are enjoying getting to know the people at the church. We were so emeshed in our previous job that we didn't have time to get to know anyone at church. We are trying to slowly get involved, so we don't get overwhelmed trying to get our lives back together with our boys. I am really enjoying just having time with my boys and Jim.

Stacy tuned for the days of the Holley's lives...
Love you all...

Family Reunion

It has been a good three years since we were able to go to our family reunions or any family functions for that matter. It was so nice to see all the family again, but it is a good wake-up call to see how much the kids have grown. Brayden (bless his little slow-growing heart) had a wonderful time with his cousins although they are beginning to tower over him and are 1-3 years YOUNGER. I know he will catch up just like his brother did. Where you found Brayden, you found Aaron, Ashley and William, and vice-versa. This next weekend, he will go down by the coast to spend time with another cousin, Ricky and Aunt Jan and Uncle Richard. I know he will have a marvelous time and he needs to keep up with everyone. You know cousins can be apart for years and when you meet back up, it is like no time has ever passed. I am so glad my kids have wonderful cousins all over to spend time with. Cousins make families wonderful. JimBob has fond memories with his cousins and the reunions. Some good and some not worth repeating. You can get into the best trouble with your cousins. My cousins were and are amazing. Some I am very close to and some, not so close but I love them all the same.
My only regret from the weekend is not having the guts to get on the tube, or in the boat or in my swimsuit for that matter. I really enjoy tubing but get very hung up on my weight. My other regret is not getting with Dietra and taking Cara to get her first tatoo, that she wants to symbolize her re-birth. Cara is one of those genuine people that you can trust what she says and love her for being her. She is an amazing person and I so enjoy spending time with her.