everyday life.... memories in the making



Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Back to School

Each year when August rolls around I start to get excited.  Don't get me wrong, I love Spring and Summer but I LOVE Fall and once August arrives, I know Fall is just around the corner.  And the fun begins with going back to school.  So, we now have a 4th grader and a 3-year old preschooler in our house!  John Michael started on Monday and Samuel started on Tuesday and they both had a great day and are excited about the upcoming year.
Samuel has the same teacher that he had for third grade and he is excited to have another year with her.  He will also be changing classes for Math, Science, and Social Studies which he is thrilled about.  He will begin piano again next week and had his first football practice this week.  John Michael will also have his first music class at school next week and he will begin soccer in a couple of weeks.  He is signed up and READY to go.  Joseph has been working with him and he loves it. 
We had a back to school BBQ at our house last night with some friends and neighbors and are getting back in the routine.  It's going to be a great year!

Monday, August 2, 2010

Summer Fun

A few random highlights of our summer!
Art Camp...
Sports Camp at Church...
Lake Tuscaloosa...

Pool Party!
Random...
Back to school camping trip.
Each year Joseph takes Samuel camping just before school starts back.  This year they went to Mt. Chehaw where they camped, fished, went hiking and canoeing, and had a great time.  Of course the only pictures I have are the ones I took before they left.  When Joseph goes camping he does it right.  He cooks full meals over an open fire including eggs, biscuits, fried potatoes with smoked sausage and onions.  Samuel loves this and thinks it is so cool that you can cook this way while camping. 
This past Saturday was John Michael's turn to spend the day with daddy and he wanted to go to the farm in Fayette County and play in the creek and ride the 4-wheeler and tractor.  So they spent the day doing just what he wanted to do.  Samuel & I had a back to school day with shopping, shopping and shopping. 
Great times and wonderful memories!