Where did the time go?

Okay, yesterday it was August and Devin was getting ready to start school. Now it's February of the following year. WHEW!!! Where did the rest of the year go?
It really was quite busy for the Franklins. Things regarding my blog when downhill when my camera died. Finally got a new camera, but haven't downloaded any of the pictures yet.
Quick update:

Eric is now getting ready for TAKS. Please keep him in your prayers. He has been busy every Saturday in January & February providing "The Voice of UPWARD".

I have been very busy at work. After all, this is our "busy" time of the year. I also accepted a new position. My official title is Inventory Coordinator/Investigational Drug Services Technician. I have also dropped quite a bit of weight. (yea me!) It's been both a blessing and a curse since I've had to get rid of a bunch of my clothes. My pledge is to get new pics on this blog before the end of the month.

Devin is still a brainiac. She's made straight A's on all her report cards. She was the Captain of her team for the Battle of the Books. Her team placed 6th (out of 21 schools) this year. (they finished 15th last year) She is currently reading Brisingr, which is the third book in the Eragon series. She's also had a growth spurt because she's now tall enough to ride all the rides at Six Flags.

Deren is on the go. He walks everywhere. And he no longer has that "baby" look to him. He has 4 teeth (2 on bottom & 2 on top) He eats everything. Loves broccoli, sweet potatoes, carrots. He transitioned to the Toddler class at daycare. He has a great laugh. And he has been like a different kid since the tubes were put in. AMAZING transformation.

Okay. I'm going to close for now, but I promise to be better this year. And I will get some new pics downloaded this month. (ccf)

Devin starts school on Monday

Devin will officially start 3rd grade on Monday, 8/25. She told me that she is "looking forward to the new adventures in 3rd grade". (her words) I think she's just bored...

Finally....a tooth!

Last Saturday, 8/16, the tiny tip of a tooth finally made a long-awaited, much anticipated appearance in Deren's mouth. We've been dealing with a very miserable little man. As soon as the little tip made its appearance, he became a new man. (thank goodness!) It is the bottom front tooth on the right. And I believe the neighboring tooth will be making an appearance very soon.

Summer Update

How is your summer going? Ours is HOT, HOT, HOT! Record-setting temps here...incredible!

Devin is still enjoying her trips to the library and the pool. However, she has begun the countdown to the start of the new school year. I think she's ready to go back.

Deren is growing like a weed. He is seriously on the move now. He crawls everywhere - over, under, around. He's also started trying to do somersaults. I tried to tell him he's too small for that. I figure he'll be pulling up and trying to walk in no time. His new word this week is DADA. Originally, he was scheduled to have ear tubes put in on August 1st. The surgery has been rescheduled for Friday, September 12. Please keep him in your thoughts.

Eric is enjoying watching golf and baseball. He's also been catching up on his reading.

Me? I've been working like a mad woman. It's been crazy-busy at the hospital. On a positive note, all the running around I do at the hospital has paid off. I have lost over 20 pounds since March. (ccf)

Deren sleeps

Isn't this the sweetest thing you have ever seen? I just love to watch Deren as he sleeps...

Mama

Mama. This is Deren's first word. He said it clear as a bell day before yesterday (7/3). I do believe it's the most beautiful word I've ever heard. (ccf)

Time Flies...

Wow! It's hard to believe that this year is just flying by. It's already mid-June! Deren is 6 months old. Devin is 8, and getting ready to start 3rd grade. Does that mean I'm getting old? (actually, I did just turn 38!)

Deren is now crawling and sitting up on his own. He doesn't always manage to stay up for long...I say he has "roly poly butt". He's very vocal; "talks" all the time. He loves the bath. And the boy loves to eat. We have moved onto the 2nd foods - and he eats 2 jars at lunch and at dinner. Then he tops those off with a bottle. He goes in for his 6 month visit next Tuesday.

Devin is enjoying her summer vacation. She's been to the pool, to the library and to the golf course. She is currently working her way through the Ramona books (she only has 1 to go!) Eric took her to see The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. She enjoyed that, too.

Eric spends his days reading and watching TV. He also plays softball 3 nights a week.

Me...I'm working. (ccf)