That was then...this is now!

This is Max. August of 2003. Way back then, he wanted to be just like Alex. Every day we went to the football field and every day he would stretch with the big boys before practice. Over the years we worried whether Max would still want to play. He is a little on the small side and more into Pokemon than sports but this year, he decided he was ready.

Here he is, stretching with Riley this last week. It's funny how a little game can change a kid! Suddenly his voice is lower, he's walking with a little strut! I can hardly wait until games start! Even if he spends more time watching the game than actually playing, this will be a great experience!

EVERYONE'S A WINNER!

Below is their triumphant return! Okay, just Kaiti's! The battery on my camera died before Alex got off the bus so I don't have a picture of him, oops!

Trek was an amazing experience for both my kids! They both loved it, although for very different reasons. Alex I think more emotionally prepared for the experience. He loved his trek family and loved the fact that his best friend, who is a non member bore his testimony! Kaiti had a great time too. I think she learned a lot and loved the social aspect!

I loved that they missed us! I was glad for the opportunity to miss them too! I love my kids and sometimes I forget I only have them for a small portion of their lives and then they grow up and leave me.

They say "absence makes the heart grow fonder!" I think we all felt a little fonder of one another, at least for the first week of their return. Since then it's been business as usual! So I guess we're all winners!