Has it really been almost 2 months??

I cannot believe it has been nearly 2 months since I blogged!! Crazy!! We have been busy with the new house, school and lots of other stuff.

Anna started 1st grade and she loves her teacher and new school! She has made some great new friends and has really started to become a good reader. She's also enjoying the freedom (granted by her father) to buy hot lunch whenever she wants. In some ways it's nice that I don't have to worry about packing her something, but the nutritional value seems to be lacking. Luckily I can make up for it with snacks and what she eats at home.

I've been busy volunteering at school and am the class room mom. So lately that has involved planning the Halloween party for this Friday. I also come in regularly to help the kids with reading and to do various other PTO related things. It's been busy, but fun. And I really enjoying to getting to know the kids in her class better too.

On Friday we had Trunk or Treat at school and Anna took her cousin Olivia. We had a really good time and luckily the weather cooperated! The kids got lots of candy and then cider and donuts after. It was a great event and we will definitely do it again next year. I did not take any pictures- I know how bad of me! But I promise to take pictures at the party and on Halloween night.

Hope everyone is doing well and I promise to do more blogging ion the future! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

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!

One Week!

In just one short week we will be in Florida! YAHOO!! Anna is super excited to visit her Aunt, go to Sea World and collect shells on the beach. I'll be happy to not look at stacks of boxes! However just the thought of leaving the house in this state really bothers me. I know I shouldn't care, it will all get unpacked in due time, but it still bugs me. Maybe I can bust some butt and get it all organized this week. Like that will happen!! At least I finally have my washing machine hooked up, I was worried I'd have to take my dirty clothes to Florida with me!

Supposed to be in the 90's today, our a/c doesn't work. Sounds fun doesn't it? Keep cool everyone!!