You've Been Boo-ed!

October 1st arrived, and the boys began asking me if the neighbors in this community boo-ed each other. So, in the spirit of starting a new tradition, we boo-ed two of our neighbors. I made Grandma's pumpkin streusel muffins, and we were off! Since both parents told me thank you the next day, I'd say we need to work on our technique. But, the kids had fun anyway! 

Fall Break and Megan's Visit

Megan came for the boys' Fall Break. She's all done with PA school, has passed her boards, and is waiting on licensure to begin working. I can't help but feel a little sadness along with all the excitement I feel about her beginning her career because this is the last of her school breaks that she can spend with me. (ugly cry) I am so thankful that she has chosen to spend so much time with us because Luke and Jack have really gotten to know her over the years, and boy do they love her! 

We spent a lot of time enjoying the last week at the neighborhood pool. Megan got Luke in trouble by going down the slide with him when a grumpy life guard was on duty. The funny thing about that is I don't know who hates being in trouble more- Luke or Megan. 

Megan and I took the boys to see Charlotte's Web at the Center for Puppetry Arts. We twirled through the museum, took in the show, and made geese puppets. 

We went to Ponce City Market because Megan wanted a pair of Frye shoes for work. The boys' favorite book store in right next door, so it was a win win. 

Megan and I shopped until I dropped for work clothes. She has an entire wardrobe of cute things to wear to work now. 

Megan took the boys hiking at Amicalola Falls one morning. 

Megan stole my dog from me. Hattie adored her. I'm not going to lie, I was jealous. 

Love you, Megan! Thanks for being one of my people. 

New School Year and Summer's End

I know I am going to kick myself when it is time to write our Christmas cards this year because the blog is usually where I go to remember what joy filled our year. So, here's a little catch up about our summer and the start of school.

We spent our summer busy potty training a puppy, which meant a summer at home. There were days at the pool with neighborhood friends, swimming lessons, summer camps, a visit from Helena, a visit from our favorite baby, a visit from the Perlicks, our first Braves game, puzzles, video games, and books books books. Sprinkle in a lot of yard work (gardener's paradise?) and that's the summer in a nutshell.

This was the summer that Jack read the entire Harry Potter series and Luke read every Biscuit and Mittens book in print. Jack went to a robotics camp, a hip hop camp, and an art camp. Luke went to an animals camp and an art camp. And Hattie went to obedience school, although I'm not sure it did a whole lot of good considering how naughty she still is to this day.

On August 1st, the boys headed back to school. Luke went to 1st grade. His teacher is Mrs. Aprile. Jack went to 3rd grade. His teachers are Mrs. Lord and Mrs. Wingard. I've never seen a kid more excited about heading back to school than Luke. He was so excited to see his kindergarten friends, his kindergarten teacher, and all his bus stop friends. 

Now we are off and running with a new school year. School, homework, swimming lessons, violin lessons, and chess club keep us busy throughout the week. Hattie has turned into the most loving dog imaginable, but her love hurts a bit. She cannot contain her excitement and expresses her love with jumping and kisses. Our steadfast cat, Obi, has adopted an Amazon box that I keep out of Hattie's reach. He's still as sweet as ever though. 

And now, I'm all caught up on life through the first day of school and beyond.