School Days

So our trip to Florida was wonderful!! We had a wonderful time at Sea World and Anna is sure she is going to be a Sea World Animal Trainer someday. She's starting by working with our dog Drake. He's doing great and really listens to her. She might be on the right career path already,lol! The best part was seeing my Aunt Helena and Uncle Tom. Anna really enjoyed the time she spent with them and it makes me really sad that they are so far away from us :(

When I returned home I found that Randy had painted the living room and did a pretty good job too. In fact since we've ben back he's even put up all the new wood trim. It looks like a totally different room from when we started. Other house stuff is moving along. Still have tons to unpack and find homes for and lots of projects left to do. But it's coming along and is looking more like a home.

In just 2 more days Anna will be heading to 1st grade. We found out who her teacher is and I am pretty happy with who she got. I am also very happy with the school as a whole so far. They seem really friendly and helpful in the office and super organized. A big change from the old school. Seems like the PTO does alot of fun activities as well and I am looking forward to getting involved in that. Anna is very excited too, mostly about hot lunch. But she is also excited to make some new friends and do some fun 1st grader stuff! I hope this is the start of a great school year!

Yesterday we hit the cider mill with my Aunt Anne and cousin Alexandra. The cider and donuts were out of this world but we had to bring them home because there were swarms of bees. More than I have ever seen at the mill in all my years of going, it was awful! Anna had a blast with Alexandra and cried when she left. She said she missed her so much, it was so sweet. She really adores Alex and even though they don't live that far it's still far enough that Anna can't see her as much as she likes. They also planned out the smoothies they will be making as they are both big smoothie fans!

Monday is Labor Day and my mom's b-day so my aunt's and cousins' are coming by for some cake and ice cream. Should be fun. My mom said Anna could pick out her plates and such and so I hope she likes Sponge Bob,LOL!