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Back to School 2019

Jonas just said today, he's pretty please with how the school year is going so far. John said just this morning, "I remember worrying about you all going back to school a month ago and now it's already your forth week." Unlike last year, this year's back to school has been a breeze, downright delightful. I'm actually a little ashamed I haven't gotten around to blogging sooner than today, especially with how smooth everything is going.

I'll admit, I was surprisingly exhausted the first few weeks, enough so I was actually considering taking some sort of energy vitamin. I think I just needed some adjustment time and a couple of great sleeps (like my 10 hours Friday night!). The kids adjusted very well to it all: sleep, schedules, classes, homework and balancing their jobs too, for the older two. I'm always so impressed to see how well Savannah and Bailey manage to take difficult classes, keep up with homework, work their part time jobs AND still have a social life! Oh to be young...

It's been exactly a month since I posted last and we wrapped up the summer without much excitement. We had some last minute things to prep for back to school.

Lorelei built her own desk from IKEA.



Jonas got braces!


We had one last swim with John.


We had a goodbye summer "sno-cone" from Bahama Bucks... might be a new traditions, two years in a row we went on the last Friday night of the summer. Mostly to see our hard working girl!




The girls were a big help putting together my classroom. I couldn't do it without them! I'm still loving my rainbow chalkboard theme. Fourth year of it...added some new touches, but relatively similar to last year. Of course, I've already rearranged things twice since I took these pictures!





Got the girls a Pei Wei treat for all their help!


The first day of school was much easier this year...these two are such middle school pros, they even took the bus.  


Savannah drove herself for her very last, first day of high school. Senior year!! Class of 2020!!


Bailey is taking a full load of engineering classes at NW Vista this fall. He's still undecided on where to finish up his degree, but he knows he loves engineering!


Of course...I never take any first day pictures of myself. Maybe next year.

Lorelei and I had a fun girls day out on Labor Day weekend with Sienna and Jenn Adam. Food, shopping and some fun at the pool! Made it still seem like summer for sure. 





This weekend, I couldn't help myself. I felt ready to say goodbye to summer 2019 once and for all. Today I put out my fall decorations! It's a bit early for me, but I'm loving the vibes and ready for pumpkin spice and all things fall. 




I think the weather may even begin to cooperate soon.

Happy Early Fall Friends!
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