Moving....Once again!

As we have already had to go through a huge change in our life by moving and leaving the 'Bubble' of Bagdad...We are now getting ready to move again, into a different home. 

Michael and I are fully aware of how HARD it is going to be to move this time around, because we have so much going on and 'OH MY GOODNESS!' we have so much more stuff to move. 

At times it is scary...But I can't help but dream and feel so ready to fix up, yet another house, to make our own. I can't wait. I can't wait to work with my husband...I can't wait to cram all of our kids into a small space...Not that I don't wish for a great 5 bedroom home with 3 bathrooms, I just know that living in a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home will only make us closer. Bedrooms are for sleeping...

Let me give a quick update...

So, the last few months I have felt as if every day, and every moment was on a check list. So much going on. Moving, end of the school year, mission, Senior bowl Football game, moving (Oh did I already mention that...)a Baptism...Along with LIFE! Life that NEVER seems to slow down.

I was completely fidaziled...*No! I don't know if that is even a real word* but that is what I felt like!

CRAZY!

How I handled most of what was and is going on, is I just put everything in order and focued on that one thing...Not allowing myself to get to worked up and overwhelmed. While doing so, some things just haven't gotten done. Oh well! I am not going to flip out...staying focused!! (Ok-I have flipped out a time or two-Glad my children love me *Psycho MoM*)

The list...

Justin Michael Pacheco Finally graduated High School. The family got ready to go to the High School Gym, most of us dressing up just a bit. We have only been to one other High School graduation, and that was in Bagdad for Sass's big night. Most people got dressed up, just a tiny little bit. You know, skirts...Nice shirts...

Well, we walked into the Gym and 'Bam'... It was the most casual setting I have ever been in. Pants, plain shirts...Nobody was dressed up. How to feel about that?? HMMMM-I will just say we walked in and didn't think a thing about it.

The school band was playing. People were talking. Again...The most casual setting. 

"It was NICE!" *A little different of course-But nice*

We didn't sit where the other parents sat. I guess if you know us, we are kinda different already. We wanted to see the whole thing, and not feel like we had to look over other peoples heads. I, at first, was a little sad we were not sitting down on the court with all the proud parents and family members of the graduating class. UNTIL...It was time for the young adults to walk in. We got to see every face. Every smile. Every design on top of the caps... What a view. 

When Justin walked through the door, My heart swelled with pride. I have felt that way before when Sass graduated...It was crazy how that feeling just warms your whole body, mind, and soul. This was only graduation...Imagine weddings and the greeting of grandchildren...Or...Sending a missionary off...

Anywho...

That was my son, who walked with pride and who everyone cheered for, yelling all sorts of silly things..Justin has made so many new friends-It was awesome. 

I whistled to make sure he knew where we were sitting, and he looked up and thats when I just sorta lost it. 

That night meant that Justin was going to be leaving soon...

*Man up Momma*

The Graduation was short and sweet...It was all over the place, and the kids who gave speeches, were themselves, no big deal! It was awesome!

Graduation-Check

Now we have a little young man turning eight! Mr. Chase. So it was time to get his baptism all ready, and set, and of course go...

The baptism was simple, and was just right. What a very special time for Chase. I always get a little emotional when the kids have been baptized. It is just a huge step . Chase is such a special kid. He is the oldest of the last three. He was born at the time he was suppose to be...He has to be the leader of two spirited little brothers...Chase is a worker-Chase is a wonderful kid...I am so Very Very proud of him! Him and his curly hair, and big blue eyes!

Baptism-Check

Football-Football-Football...Oh how we love to watch our boys play Football. Especially Justin. Justin has a pure love of the game. He is self driven, and has always put 150% into every play. Justin has played the game since he was 6, always in full pads-full contact. His team took state his Junior year...And they rocked the field his senior year, but lost and took second at State. It didn't matter to much to me, but I know it meant a whole lot to Justin. He was heart broken-it is just a game-But at the time...It was so much more to our son. 

Anyways...Since Justin was a senior, he was given the opportunity to play one last time as a 'Kid' in the senior All Star bowl. He was so excited, and a couple of weeks before the game he would talk about having to get into shape. He would go run, and do some speed work...But he also had to work-So he wasn't able to really dive into getting ready for the game-mentally he was ready though.

Game day came, and it was such an amazing GAME!! I think I enjoyed it more than the State game that we won! Justin was in red and white #34...So awesome! He was able to play with boys that beat us in the State game this last year...and also boys from Bagdad-HE HAD A BLAST! Justin built up a strong bond with some of those boys-It was mentioned that the boys were saying they were finally glad that they got to play 'WITH' Bagdad boys, instead of against. Justin's team won-it was wonderful. After the game was even better. Watching Justin get hugs from boys from both sides, seeing him laugh and take pictures with new found friends for life was so overwhelming. A young man walked up to Justin and told him he was a once in a lifetime kind of player...It was special. 

Speaking of special-Since I am Justin's mom-I get to talk about him in a way that many won't. 

Justin has always been a great athlete. He works hard. Not very often was he recognized for all of his hard work-

At the end of the game they were giving out awards. As we stood there listening to other boys names be called out, we just figured 'Oh well'... Until it was time for the MVP award for the game. The announcer said, 'This players name was mentioned for all of the awards', '#34 Justin Pacheco'. 

Oh my goodness! I was so proud...Justin was recognized for who he was and for all of the hard work. It was worth the 4 year wait...Justin lit up like a star, and you know what...Most ALL of the other players were just as happy for him and he was. That was a moment that I will never forget!

Football Game-Check