A Day in the Life

Clearly, I'm not meant to be one of those professional bloggers.  I can hardly keep up with breathing right now, let alone posting updates of a day in the life of us.  Our lives have been crazy busy this summer.  If you follow my instagram feed, then I'd say you are pretty much up to date!  That's the best things about instagram.  It takes about 60 seconds to post something rather than 20-30 minutes that it takes to create a blog post. I L.O.V.E the ease of it!

But having this blog has always been my mainstay and the other day I noticed my brother commented that I needed to do an update. Back in July.  Oh well.  Sorry bro, I'm a bit behind! Plus I realized that when I print out the blog in January it will have a huge gap.  I can hear my kids saying, "Mom, did something happen the summer of 2015?"  "No, not that I'm aware of," I say.  "Then why aren't they posts in our family journal?"  "Because I'm lazy and love sitting on the couch eating bon-bons," I reply.  Well, maybe that conversation won't really happen, but I'd like to think they might have a wondering or two about the lack of posts for the past three months!

We are well into the routine of school and fall is approaching rapidly.

As usual it was a little chilly on the first day school. I love that the dog is at the begging to come out, the screen fell out of the window and the front yard hadn't received it's update yet.  Reminds me of how much love we've brought back to this place.

Ema is a junior and loving it.  Her course load is a bit heavy this year with AP classes, but she's up for the challenge. Her dad and I told her there is truly no pressure to take the tests if she gets to the end and doesn't feel prepared.  Our family is about balance. Take some risks, but remember it's okay to step back if necessary.  Theater season is approaching quickly and she is excited to start a new production. She's not sure what her role will be this semester, but she told her theater coach that she is open to whatever is needed backstage!  I love her flexibility and the joy she finds in this area.

Caleb is transitioning well into high school.  He tried out for the golf team in early August--before school even started--and made the team!  We are so proud of him.  One of two freshman that they accepted. He is also taking two honors classes this year.  When there is an 18 hole tournament, he usually misses a half and sometimes a full day of school, yet he is still doing well academically. We are so grateful for his persevence! He leaves for school at 7 am and doesn't usually get home until 7pm.  Crazy schedule for the first two months of school, but he seems to really love it!

Craig is still busy with Pepsi. He enjoys his job and the many challenges it has brought this year. Lots of new technologies are being brought on board, and he is learning them with grace!

I am falling in love my new batch of firsties.  Still teaching 1/2 time with my job partner, but I've been asked to take on a few more hours each month as an induction coach for new teachers to our district. I was humbled and honored that they asked me to take this new role on.  And quite honestly, grateful for a little extra money as we get closer to sending these two babies to college.  I can't believe we only have 2 years left with Emaleigh. It hardly seems possible.

Hopefully, it isn't another three monthes until the next post!