First Day of School

Well, Friday was the first official day of school in Jasper County. The boys all wore their tie-dyed shirts that they made with MiMi. Cole is now in the third grade and Ross is in the first. It will be nice to have them in one location this year. Now, I only have two stops in the morning... school and Susie's. Hope all you kids and teacher have a great year!

Back to School

I went back to work last week. And I must say that it is just not as fun as hanging out with the boys all day, getting up when we want and going to bed late. Oh well, I do enjoy my job and the students, and today the nursing students come either for the first time or for their second year. I always look forward to meeting them and getting to know them(say a little prayer for them, they need it). I really don't know what it is but I love the start of a new year. Maybe it is the newness of the semester, the eager yet puzzled faces, the smell of fresh notebooks and backpacks, newly sharpened number 2 pencils ready to fill in their first scantron card........I have just always loved school and the possibilities it brings. I am sure it will be a great year.

I also know a lot of other students going back and continuing their education. I wish them a fast semester filled with understanding instructors and straight A's. And NO group work!

The boys go back to school tomorrow along with all of their friends that they are so excited to see. And honestly parents go back to doing homework every night too:) Have a fun year everyone!

Great Book!

This is an excellent book. Chad would classify this book as a "Real page turner." I rented it from the new books at the library. I read it, then Chad read it. We both finished the book in a couple of days. I just could not put it down.

It is about a girl who grew up in the witness protection program. Besides a good story line, there is a lot of info about the witness protection program that I found interesting. This is the first book for this author, hopefully he will choose to write another.

Who's up for round 2?

Well, we are headed back to the river this weekend. We went about two weeks ago with the Zumbahlen's. The kids had a blast. I bet they ran in and out of that river for three hours. Then, we came back to our house and they swam for another two. Needless to say, they finally slept in the next morning.