Yikes, I started this post a month ago! Guess it's been a bit busy around here. This beauty of a photo was taken the night before Lorelei headed to San Marcos. What a blessing to get one final pool day with my fabulous four.
I still feel like it's summer even though everyone started school this past week. These 100-degree temperatures are part of it for sure. I think the reality of my empty nest won't hit me until after Labor Day next week. It's the official end of summer, so although I'm late wrapping things up, at least it's still summer based on the calendar.
In my last post, I shared all about Jonas's Texas 4000 experience. Shortly after I wrote it, Jonas returned home. We met him at the airport and threw him a welcome home party.
We had friends from all stages in his life come to celebrate his big achievement.
The next day, Jonas and I rested before we had to head to Austin and move him out of his apartment into a new one. This was the first of three moves with the return to college. We got a lot done, but he hasn't been able to move into his new place until recently. But we were able to drop his stuff off and take a peek.
He's excited for this blank slate. He has been thrifting and finding great pieces to make this his own.
And boy, can he eat. We stopped for all you can eat sushi on our way back to San Antonio.
Savannah has been "slaying" (her favorite word) it this summer in her PHD program. She didn't get a summer vacation, but we found ways to still hang out.
She turned 24 this summer! We spent it getting freebies, shopping, and going to the pool with friends.
It was Father's Day too, so we had a joint celebration dinner.
She headed out to Minneapolis the next week for a conference. She presented her current research and won an award! The only first year to do so!
She really is doing amazing work. She also won her grant at UT Health, securing funding for the next year of research.
Bailey spent the summer prepping for his big move to Lubbock. We hung out a lot with siblings.
He and I took a trip to Lubbock to find his apartment. We had a great visit, really exploring the places.
He found a great apartment and signed a lease.
He couldn't wait for me to see the Windmill Museum.
This past weekend, we moved him to Lubbock. Lorelei came with me to help with the move.
Nana and Papa stopped by to say goodbye.
It's a great apartment.
Always stealing a sip of my drink since the age of 2!
Jen and Darren were moving Holden in too, and we coincidentally stayed at the same hotel.
One last picture!
I had lots of Lorelei time this summer. We were definitely buddies. Shopping, pool days, tennis, lunches out, puzzle time, and just hanging out.
She got a job at the Goldfish Swim School this summer. She also had a "boyfriend" for a few weeks, but that's not my story to tell. He was a nice kid, but just didn't quite work out.
She went on a coast trip with Brieley, Addison, and Sabrina for the 4th of July.
The week I went back to work, she took a trip to see her new roomie/college BFF in East Texas. Unfortunately, her car broke down, and we had to rescue her. First, John drove to pick her up; then the next night we went to replace the alternator after it was towed to a small town called Hubbard. What an adventure!
Thank goodness she was safe.
She spent a lot of time shopping and prepping for her move into her own apartment in San Marcos. Rice maker for the win!
Saying her goodbyes.
Friends make the best roomies!
My own summer was cut short by a super early return to school. It still feels a bit strange to be in school for the past month. It was a bit strange to go back to school two to three weeks earlier than the kids.
They have all now had their first days of school.
Lorelei's second year at Texas State...
Jonas and his third year at UT Austin.
Savannah and her second year in grad school at UT Health. (with a friend).
No first-day picture with Bailey, but he took a picture of his walk to campus from the commuter lot. He's finishing up his final year, hoping to go to grad school next year at Texas Tech.
Another year with all four in college! Yay for higher education. I'm so proud of my bunch.
Now, which team will I be cheering for in college football? Yikes! Probably my Gators!
Can't wait for fall now!
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