Back in the Game????

Well, since returning home, my internet seems quite a bit faster. Absence makes the heart grow fonder? I hope it is a case where I am not disappointed tomorrow and have slow service again. We had a WONDERFUL vacation (if you couldn't tell from my daily posts!) and now it is back to the grind. Our trip home went well- everyone stayed healthy and safe. We hit more traffic than usual, then when we hit Michigan, the fog was atrocious!!!! I have never seen Ryan drive so slow. It was thick!!!!! But we still made it in 13 1/2 hours which isn't too bad for the traffic and fog. Today was unpacking, grocery shopping and of course, a Target run. :-) I got 3 brown, wooden, folding Adirondack chairs for my front porch-they were on clearance. I think I really like them. I need a table to go near them, but otherwise, I think they are perfect for the porch. Ryan and I sat out there tonight and had a drink, then Lisa came over and we sat out there and chatted. So they are cute and functional!

This week the busyness picks up. Cobe has football 3 nights a week and a game every Saturday from now until the end of October. Little Brooksie starts soccer as well and will have a few practices until games begin. Once church starts in September on Wednesday nights (which I am teaching again), we will have something every single night of the week. Ugh! Who has time for homework????? I have to work Wed. and Thurs. this week, Brooks has orientation Tuesday night, Cobe has orientation Wednsday afternoon/evening and then school starts Tuesday for everyone next week (not Sadie- she starts the next Tuesday). I am looking forward to a relaxing, boring Labor Day weekend so I'll want to go back to work (if that is possible).

My parents are coming in September to stay a week. Ryan has to go out of town, so they thankfully can come and stay that week to get the kids to school all week. They will also be bringing us a couch, 2 chairs, an ottoman and a tv (among other random things- pots, pans, some of my high school memoribilia). The kids are excited that they don't have to wait too long to see Nana and Papa. They get used to being waited on hand and foot- right mom? :-)

Tomorrow I'm going to try posting a picture with this new found speedier internet- don't hold your breath though! Off to hopefully finish Breaking Dawn, the last book in the series I've been reading. Has anyone taken my advice and starting reading these yet???? You won't be sorry! I have about 80 pages left and I am dragging it out b/c I don't want to be done!

Hope everyone has a great week!