Hoffman Happenings

I just have to post this so I don't forget this. What I am about to relate is 100% true and I am, honestly, still in shock from it all. . . At the end of last week Carter and our little neighbor friend (he is a few years older than Carter) were having a great time playing. They decided to go and ride bikes. Now, since Carter is only 4, we really limit where he is allowed to ride his bike without a parent. (I know I am kind of like a helicopter parent- but he is ONLY 4!) So when the boys headed out I reminded him to stay on our street and out of the street and to let me know where he would be at all times. . . That last I knew- they were going to be at his friends house... So when his mom texted me and asked me to send him home--- you know me--- I went into FULL panic mode. Went outside and was looking up and down the street and they were no where to be seen. Now full panic mode was pushed into border line panic attack mode. . . So about 30  okay 8 minutes later here came Carter d...

At the end of July we had our annual family reunion with my side of the family. We always go to Scofield to a cabin there and we all LOVE it. I know that I look forward to it every year and am always so sad when it is over. This year was no different. already looking forward to it next year. It is so great to spend a weekend with my family and to enjoy the outdoors. (without internet and phone service) This year we all got up there on Thursday evening and just relaxed (well most people relaxed, I made my little family get family pictures taken.... bless them and Rachel for doing it...it truly is NOT an easy task.) It is always so fun to see all the cousins get together and play- like no time has passed at all. They (for the most part) all play so well together! It is times like these that makes me really miss living in Colorado close to most of our family. Friday was AWESOME- the best weather ever! It was over cast and a little rainy- which was such a nice break from all the heat w...