The Year is Wrapping Up...

At least the school year, that is.  Today is the last Friday of the year, only 4 more days next week.  I forgot how absolutely crazy this time of year is.  Not only at school, but at home with the kids wrapping up their school years as well.  Jake, and our whole family has been consumed with baseball.  The Stingrays placed second in North Park Minors, and went onto the Tournament of Champions.  Although fun, they lost both of the first two games, and have one more to go.  I really enjoy the break from work and home, just going and watching the boys play.  We have made some really good friends this year.  Jake is thrilled to have 2 neighborhood boys to play with, Kainoa and Sam.  I am also thrilled to have met Deborah, Kainoa's mother, who only lives 2 blocks away.  She is fun to chat with, and seems to have a really good view/perspective on life.  Our families seem to get along well, even Shelby has found an occasional babysitting gig with them.  I'm hoping these friendships continue for years to come.  I continue to be thankful for friends in all places, and a loving husband who makes my everyday special, no matter how hectic it is.