Week 38

Hi all and welcome back.  I can't believe we are near the end of September already and it's now officially Fall--yay! Last week was certainly full and now Tyler is back at his home away from home ready to start another productive year which means it's time for me to focus more on the other two.  Justin has college applications coming up and all those fun senior year deadlines. Brandon is working hard on his basketball skills prepping for tryouts in a few weeks plus focusing on mastering those classroom subjects.  At least fall is a calming season with mild weather that will help us plug on.

Take a look at last week's pictures:

Day 260- Monday, 9/17/18

Speaking of fall we're starting to see some more color around here.  I found this beauty while walking through the park with Bella on this crisp and cool afternoon.

Day 261- Tuesday, 9/18/18

Here's a dose of cat cuteness.  Rusty is more active and playful when the temps are mild and not so crazy hot.  That little kitty mouth and whiskers are just too much.  I was also out shopping with Tyler to stock him up on essentials he'll need to take back to school and found this new star-studded pumpkin.  I couldn't resist and love it especially when the sun shines on it and the stars reflect on my ceiling and walls.

Day 262- Wednesday, 9/19/18

 I'm here waiting on Justin who is getting a CT scan for a bump on his head and a swollen cheek bone area.  Both of which are not going away.  He also has an MRI set for next week.  We're all hoping it turns out to be really no big deal.

Day 263- Thursday, 9/20/18

 This is Tyler's last day at home for while so we made a special dinner and are celebrating his birthday early plus finishing up all the packing so we can head out a daybreak tomorrow.

Day 264- Friday, 9/21/18
 After our 6 hr drive south we got Tyler moved into this dorm building at UCLA.  This is one of his roommates, Yash, and the other, Will, is on his way.  They are all good friends, frat brothers, fellow volunteers at the med center, and share similar majors and career goals so it's a great fit, and I know they will have an amazing year together.  Later, while on my own and at someone's suggestion, I walked the campus after dark to marvel at how beautiful it is lit up at night.

Day 265- Saturday, 9/22/18

 I enjoyed one last visit with Tyler over breakfast before heading out to spend the rest of my day on a long, lonely, and boring drive home.  At least it was a good trip, and I love seeing how much Tyler thrives being at this school and feels good about where he's at and who he hangs with.

Day 266- Sunday, 9/23/18

 Happy Birthday to Tyler my now 20 year old!  This picture was taken Thursday when we celebrated since we can't be with him today, but it belongs here to mark his special day.  The second picture was taken today and texted to him as a way to wish him happy birthday and assure him that we are taking good care of the rest of his leftover ice-cream cake ;0)

Wait!  One more-

September's Family Photo

We had to fit a family picture in before Tyler left so here is our full family as we gathered to start our last meal with him until Thanksgiving.  We all chipped in to make homemade pizza which of course is one of his favorites.

OK all done!  See you next week in a new month.  Bring on all things Fall!