Finishing Up, Starting Fresh...

I have to admit that the last post was written by Eric who hijacked my blog after that incredible shopping experience. He would like me to blog more frequently and I must say that he's right. But in my defense, I will say that all of my posts are thought out carefully. (Eric would say, "Yeah, right! Thought out like a term paper!")

With that said, I have been thinking a lot about this update. Summer is now over and school is starting. Our family has had great fun over the past couple of months doing the ordinary things that we like to do best as well as other neat things like vacationing in D.C. and traveling to California to see my youngest brother get married. I've finished two pairs of socks for Eric, taught the boys to knit, and read some good books and seen some good movies.

Like I said, Summer is over and school is starting. I'm a fence-sitter when it comes to how I feel about it. I love Summer, but also glad when it's over. The first day of school is so exciting for me even though I no longer teach or attend, but school work and activities are not my idea of after-school fun. I'm excited to send my children off to another adventurous school year and yet sad to see the boys go and know another year has passed by so quickly. Some people reflect on the past year in January, setting goals and starting fresh. I, on the other hand, go through the reflection process every year at this time, thinking about the past year and what I want to accomplish and improve upon in the upcoming school year.

The boys had a great first day back at school. They have been counting down the days since the beginning of the August. Heber really likes his teacher and although he doesn't have any of his old friends in class with him, he's okay with that and has become friends with a boy in his class who also just moved in across the street. Noah is enjoying the new experience of middle school. Riding the bus, having a locker, changing classes, and more. It was the first time that Eric and I didn't accompany him on the first day of school. This is the beginning of a new chapter for all of us!

This month is my blogiversary. I am combining it with my birthday next month and will be having a giveaway. Keep your eyes peeled! Until then, I leave you with pictures of some of our Summer highlights. Enjoy!

Mt. Vernon

Swimming

Nightly ice cream ritual

A new scarf for Paw. Knitted by Heber.

Eric and me at the beach

Heber-first day of school

Noah-first day of school

Happy Birthday Noah!

Socks for Eric