Halloween

 

Date days

 

Oh my it’s been a month since my last post

 School is in full swing. I have a student teacher most of the semester so that has definitely been a tremendous help especially with several academics changes and demands. Ashleigh and Sam are training for a 1/2 marathon In November. She has transitioned her schedule to an 11-11 shift and Sam is teaching AP classes this year. All is going well. Glorf is growing. Helen and Jim went to visit and Helen continues to rave how sweet Glorf is and how sweet Ashleigh is too. Love that they were able to spend time together. 

Dylan is settling in at school for his last year. His teacher took a position as a leader position for his class to build the program and he has a different teacher (he is familiar) that will follow similarly to what has been established for his class. So that is good. He also began going to a doctor in my endocrinologist group. Hopeful to find out more about his thyroid too. 

Austin has settled in to his classes this semester. He is enjoying his World History class as his teacher is able to make connections with his adventures all over the world  he also offers the students opportunities to enjoy foods from various countries. We have been to a Central American restaurant and and Indian restaurant.  The Indian restaurant is already a fave.  However, we enjoyed both  His choir has had a fall concert and he is playing soccer with the Y. He is loyal to his coach over all the years.  He plays hard! 

 

I’ve added some green plants to our house and I love them. They are growing so nicely. Most are propagations I bought; however I love the essence they bring to our home. I am hopeful  to transplant some into soil. 

Last Days of Summer and School Year Starts!

Chris and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. We had a tropical storm come through and all was well the storm had moved off…. Then that night it started raining again. It rained 10 inches in 9 hours. The pond in our back yard had reached midway in our backyard and the front yard was flooded. We live near the water drain so the road in front of our house was about mid thigh deep. I actually started pre-planning virtually for 3 days. Thankfully to have Chris’s truck so we could get out, if needed. 

That weekend, we were able to spend time at the beach. This summer was definitely a beach summer for me and 

 Summer sleeping in and lazy days have ended and school has started. Dylan is entering his last year. He will age out in the middle of the school year when he turns 21, but he will be able to complete the year in the program which is is attending. Austin is a sophomore. This will be my 27 year teaching. I am teaching third grade again. So far we have been in school for 7 days. The boys are adjusting well and I have met my 24 students and had 7 magical 

Summertime

Summertime is coming to an end soon as I head back to work on Wednesday. It has been a nice, relaxing summer. Vacations, days at the beach with family or sometimes just Chris and I, Austin getting his learners license and practicing driving with Chris, going to the gym with the boys, visiting with Ashleigh and Sam, and relaxing. It has been a wonderful summer. 

 

Alaskan Cruise

Other vacation pics- we had such a fun time exploring and enjoying our time together. We played Uno, went out to shows, the chocolate extravaganza, karaoke, name that riff, dinner in the dining room or on the Lido deck, walked, laughed, and spent many hours. We went on a plane, train, trolley, ship, bus, experienced Uber driver, and by  car on our trip. Lots of fun!