A camp made for Riain

Today was a sad, scratch that, heart and gut wrenching day for Brian and I. We drove Riain to Huntsville, Alabama to go to his first ever summer camp. This is the first time Riain has ever been away from home for a long period of time without a family member around. He will be participating in Aviation Challenge from today Sunday the 14th until Friday the 19th. We go and pick him up and get to watch his graduation.

This camp was made for this boy. They do flight simulations, pilot training, evasive maneuvering, and much more. He was in heaven. I think there was a little nervousness before, but when they called his groups name, he was gone. I had to chase him down and tell him bye. He got his book and pen from his counselor, and that was it.

Of course, I kept looking back and walking slow and trying to wave. He looked back only once, and I waved and sent him the I love you sign, then we loaded up in the car and drove away. My stomach was sick and I was nervous and right now as I write this am still watching my phone, trying not to cry, waiting for his first call home.

We will blog when he gets back and of course I will post more pics of graduation. Pray that he is safe and has the time of his life. I miss him already. H


Here are some pics we got to take before we left. One is of course where he will be sleeping, one is of his locker, the door to his room and who it is named after, Riain in his flight suite(OMG... he looks so cute), and of his counselor and team members. There is also one of his armband.

The things boys do for love...

Brian and Riain love Lyci so much, that when she was bored they let her do this to them. That is real love, or are they trying to tell me something?

Schools out for summer!!!

Today was the kids last day of school. I on the otherhand have to work Monday and Tuesday. We are so glad the year is over. The kids have had another great year. We have been blessed in the fact, they have had some many wonderful teachers.

Riain had his awards day on Wednesday. He recieved A/B honor roll. He missed all A's by 2 points. He was very upset, but we are so proud of him. Lyci had her awards today. She also got all A/B honor roll. This is a huge honor in middle school. Her 6th grade team has about 400 kids and only only 50 made A/B honor. Lyci also got another award. She was choosen out of her 100 kid team to receive the Math academic achievment award. This is such an amazing honor. She really struggled in math in 5th grade and her she is a year later getting an award for it. Her math teacher was amazing. She really made it possible for Lyci to understand and enjoy math. We are hoping Lyci gets her next year also. Lyci is such a great girl.

Christian leaves for Florida tomorrow. He is flying down there by himself, this will be the first time for him to fly. I think I am nore nervous then he is. Lyci leaves for her 6th year at Camp Braveheart. So, I will have just Riain for a week. Lyci will get back on the 12th and then Riain leaves for his camp on the 14th. THat week I will have only her. I am glad to have some one on one time with each kid. When Christian gets back, I am going to take him somewhere for the weekend.

Busy start to the summer. THANK GOD FOR SUMMER BREAK!!!!