We Won!

Annapolis Warriors vs. Most Precious Blood

Today the Annapolis Boys had their second game. This weather has been crazy and has canceled games here and there. Barely any practices since we do not have an inside gym to practice at YET! The 1st game was a challenge and an opportunity for the boys to learn from. They played their hearts out. Today was a difference story, they did GREAT! We were so proud of our boys. 

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 Here is Dylan hustling back to help out his team mates. So proud of him.

I was so excited Dylan stole the ball and was on the run with it. 

Today was a great day. My big boy was so tired when he got home, he took a shower and was out like a light bulb. 24 minutes running back and forth is a major awakening to Dylan. 

You will improve in Time Dylan just keep up the good work. 

Love, Mom

11 already!

Wow! Where has the time gone! You are 11 already Dylan. I so want you to slow down. 

I remember the day that you were born as if it was just yesterday. 11/5/99.

Mommy went into the hospital actually on 11/4/99 around 4 p.m. because I could not bare the pain of being pregnant anymore. So they agreed to induce me and try to get you out quickly. Well quickly did not work, I was in labor with you over 24 hours. Finally around 3:24 p.m. I finally had you. You had to be taken directly to the nursery because you were having trouble breathing. So here I am (picture above) feeding you in the nursery. 

I love you Dylan. 

 Here you are with your Dad Mark.

 

Your 1st birthday was at Chuck-e-Cheese...

"No picture"

Dylan this was taken at your 2nd Birthday party. 

"Barney Theme"

These were all your family and friends that came to the party to help you celebrate.

 Dylan here you are with your cousins, "Alyssa & Alexis" at your 3rd birthday party at McDonald's.

 Yes you had pink sunglasses on. They came in the happy meal. :)

This was your real 3rd Birthday, Momo made you a homemade cake that day. 

Your 4th Birthday was at home.2003.

Your 5th Birthday was at Funtrackers. 2004

Your 6th Birthday was at Chuck-e-cheese again. 2005

 7th Birthday.

11/5/2006

 

Here you are on your 7th birthday at home. Celebrated with family. 

 Here you are Dylan on your 8th birthday, celebrated by family at home.

Here you are with your Momo. 

11/5/2007

 Here you are on your 9th birthday celebrated at Wing n More than at Momo's.

11/5/2008

Celebrated with your family. 

 Here you are on your 10th Birthday at Joe's Crab Shack with the family.

 You and B.B.

11/5/2009

Family helped you celebrate.

 Your 11th birthday celebrated at Red Lobster with family. 

 Nana and Auntie with you.

You and Gabriel on your birthday.

11/5/2010

Dylan I want you to know that you are a great kid. 

I love you very much. 

Mom

School Portrait

Annapolis Christian Academy

2010-2011

Dylan Mark Meza

God's Work of Art

Dylan painted this Work of Art all by himself.

January 2009

Lessoned Learned.

Apolgize

Sunday morning my husband's nephew Christian woke up and asked Vince to take him home before church because he was feeling sick. We both found it weird that he wanted to go home because he always wants to come over and stay at our home. In the afternoon Vince called his mother and asked him if Christian was feeling better. My mother in law stated that he was not sick but used that as an excuse to come home. She said he was very hurt and was crying to my mother in law because my son Dylan made him feel unwelcomed. He stated Dylan did not allow him to play with his stuff, or do anything. Once my husband told me about this I was livid. My son has pulled this beef before with another friend of his. We called Dylan over and I asked him to tell me the truth and what happen with Christian. At first he was trying to pull my leg. I always tell my son that "it's better to tell the truth" so he started crying, which right there and then I knew he did something. I told him that he was very blessed and before you treat someone bad, try to be in their shoes. I told him you dont know what he has been through and how he loves to be here because his parents are not in his life right now. I told him you have everything so why not let others use your stuff. I explained to him that I never had everything the way he did, how I did not have parents who were in my life all the time. I told him he should be thankful and quit treating people the way he does, including me. I explained to him that we would not allow this treatment and for him to be like this towards others. I warned him that I would clear his room out in a heartbeat if this behavior continue. I let him know that I love him very much but some times TOUGH lOVE needs to be addressed. I told him how can you be like this, God does not treat others that way. I had him go to the room and think about what he did and write me a letter to explain to me what he did wrong and why it was wrong. I also told him he would call him and apologize. So Dylan got on the phone and started crying before he could even speak to Christian. He finally told him that he was sorry and he did not deserve to be treated that way and asked for forgiveness. Christian accepted his apology. Here is the letter my son wrote us. I was very impressed.

Some people may think I am crazy and why did i go to this extreme. I would like you to know that my husband and I our trying everything in our power to raise our kids in the ways of the Lord. We will not accept this type of behavior. I want my son to know that Jesus loves everyone and so should we. I know we all fall and will never be perfect but I think if we need to address this type of behavior so that we will learn from this.

What do you think? Do you agree with what I asked him to do? Be honest. It's just your opinion.

Cub Scouts 2009

Here is Dylan at his cub scout meeting. They are building toolboxes that his Dad cut up and prepared for the boys. Afterwards they decided to get a snack. Dylan is growing up so much. I love my Cub Scout Boy.

Cub Scouts Sharks Game

Den 296 got asked to attend the Sharks game on Saturday, April 11th to salute the Flag before the game began. Dylan was excited to attend. I was proud of my baby. We had a great time at teh game. We had never been to a Sharks game. Dylan was so excited because he caught a football that was throwen out of bounce. There was only minutes to the game and Dylan finally got a ball. He had been trying this whole time. I'm glad he got one. Well deserved. I love you Dill.