Life continues to move along in the Colleran household. It's been over a month now since our trip to Dubai. David and I enjoyed ourselves while taking many, many pics. My shutterfly book is done. It's just waiting on me to make a few touches and then purchase. David continues to do well this year. He was instrumental in the closing of a huge deal that is out of PHX; near 12 million once the contract is said and done. I think this is his biggest deal yet. So, we may be headed to another exotic place in 2013. Rumors are that it may be Vietnam or Panama. I'm rooting for the shorter distance :). While we miss him greatly every week he is gone, we appreciate all that he does for our family xo! In light of David's travels, I have gained part-time work a few days a week while the kids are in school. I am working for a Chiropractor and a fitness facility called Superslow Zone. I get some freebies from both businesses which is also very nice! It pays for my gas and hair color..ha.
Boys are doing well. Nearly 30 days and school is out once again for the summer. Nick is about 5' 6" now and continues to grow and is much thinner than the last time you have seen him. It's nice to see the transition from child/teenager, to young man. The driving has continued so he can be prepared to receive his license come October this year when he turns 16. And, no there won't be a $3,000 birthday celebration for his sweet sixteen. The applications for employment will have been collected and he will be going with David around town to get his first job..:) Wish him luck! And, maybe a little prayer or two. He is looking forward to playing golf this summer. We are hoping to get him in a tournament but waiting to finalize the details of his summer time in California.
Both the boys continue to take music lessons weekly. Nicky enjoying his guitar and Jake the drums. No, Jake has no drum set at home. Well wait and see how the year progresses but he is really enjoying himself and doing well. We may need to move so we can have two homes together - one for me and the other for them. Jake growing and mollars falling out weekly. He is up to my chin now. I feel so old and I'm sure the shrinking process will continue for me. Jake is playing lacrosse this year and is doing fantastic! It is so much fun to watch and snap my many pictures :) He will also be joining a summer league more like camp to keep him busy.
We are trying to make our rounds of visits. The first person on our list is to visit my pop. Hopefully, between the house painting outside, tree replacement, and upgrading my car at the end of the year we can make this happen this year and of course all of David's travels :(. We hope this latest update finds you well and happy! Hugs to you all ox
SUMMER HAS COME AND GONE - CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SNOW - DID I SAY THAT :)
But, the heat is still in the 90's. I miss the rain. It's been some time since I've been here. I don't know if it's because I'm older but boy this year has flown by! I have lots of projects, things I am trying to get done. And, this being one of them. So, some of you already know what our summer has been like but not everyone :) I've learned a big lesson this summer and that being 'wait patiently' until we have all the facts. I won't go into all the details but it's been a roller coaster to say the least. The good news is that I'm ok. The blessing in disguise is that the doctor's found a couple of things wrong with my heart that I will have to address 15 years from now. This all started with a hike and a friend pressuring me (more like being a pain in the ass) to go see the doctor. I am very grateful for her persistence! Now, please don't call me..:)..because I will more than likely let it go to voice mail..:) When we see each other, we will fill you in. :)
The boys have started school for a couple of weeks now. Jake finished LAX over the summer and has begun football. I miss LAX! Nick did his best at trying out again for the golf league at Legend. He is detemined to try again next year. He is out looking for job applications as he will be turning 16 in October. WOW! My sweet Nick is getting so big and trying to understand life. I hope he figures it out soon :) It was a nice summer with David not traveling so much; but it has started up again. He continues to work hard. I'm still working part-time. I get to exercise again which is a nice perk at work. Jake is turning 11 in a couple of weeks. Still my peanut and a very studious boy. Just wish both my boys could clean up their room once in a while. I'm looking forward to the fall. Take care.
