My boys

Josh has had a lot on his mind with the cost of dirtbikes and racing. Fuel . . . he was able to get a job working for Sound Beverage. He goes to the stores and tears off the plastic holding the cases together then stocks the shelves with drinks. He starts work usually around 5 and is home for lunch. He is doing well with this and is learning about the sweat of earning a dollar and keeping track of a checkbook and paying bills. At one time, he talked about quitting the racing and just doing local. Maybe going to community college for some schooling. He wasn't happy about it, but the reality is that I can't afford and Josh didn't think he could do on his own. How Travis did it before is beyond me! I told him, "If you have a dream, Josh, you find a way to make it happen. You look at your options and work it out." So we sat and talked about the options and ideas and he is now planning on moving down to Southern California at the end of July. He has a wonderful roommate and support in our great friend, Ron! Josh is very excited and anxious. Plans to work hard all summer and save money for his move! I'm sad to think of him leaving. Everyone knows he's a momma's boy, but I'm also excited for him and know it'll be a good thing for his growth and learning. Plus . . it'll be a good excuse for us girls to go down to Cali more often!

Cole will be having his birthday on Mother's Day this year. It's hard to believe I have a 21 year old! I have been so blessed by Cole's maturity and responsible nature! And it's always fun when he goes out with us to do family things or comes in the house to play games!
Cole was going to work with Curt on J&L, but it wasn't busy enough to give Cole much income, so he started working with a friend of ours named Robert. Cole has been catching on quite well learning how to mud drywall! Not long ago, he was able to go to Ocean Shores for a week and do a big job. He has been doing a bit of motocross, but not a lot. I know that he looks forward to racing a bit more this summer. That is something that will always be a part of my boys! And I will always enjoy watching and being their biggest fan! Cole and his friend, Colin have been keeping pretty busy, also working on dirtbikes in our shop. I know that is another thing that Cole will always enjoy doing. I'm thankful for Jamie having taught Cole all that he did! He has truly been blessed in his life! Even with the losses, he has a lot in him from the men who helped make him who he is!
Cole has recently been offered an opportunity to go up to Alaska for a month to do fishing off the shore. As much as he loves fishing, I'm sure this will be a memorable experience for him! Not to mention, it's good money! It will be hard not having him around for a month, but I look forward to it for him!