School is back in and everyone is excited!

Katelyn has now stared 1st grade and is floating on cloud 9. She had 2 days last week with her new teacher which Katelyn is so excited about being in her class. When Saturday came this weekend she was upset that she could not go back. Today we got to tell her that she goes back tomorrow and so that cured her weekend blues. As for us we are excited to see her as happy as she is to be going back to school. Now to get Shawn ready to start next year. I don't even know what to think that in 2 years both of them will be in school full days. Excitement is a good way to put it but also nervous to do new things and turn that part of my life back on. It has been 5 years since I have worked during the day and not crazy hours. Sleep will become a part of my schedule again each night.

Our neighborhood is changing also a lot these days. Many of our good friends are moving or have moved in the last month. I realize this is what happens but you don't really think about it until it happens. Christine - I miss you being just across the street! I know this is a great situation for you and I am truly excited for your family. I just need to pick up the phone more often.

The kids have been enjoying the new splash pad that was put it not to far from our home. It is has been a nice peaceful place to visit and just let the kids play and play until they are dropping over to sleep. When we have not been up to the splash pad it is in the back yard with the trampoline. Sprinklers under the trampoline or water balloons on top of it "trying not to pop them". Either way they get all wet to cool off in the 100+ degree weather. I will admit fall is going to be welcomed by me with open arms this year.

Hope all of your summers have been excellent filled with joy and peace.