Happy Halloween!
This year we had one UPS man and one pirate.

We had to leave a little early because we had some stops to make.

We stopped by Aunt Bev's to trick-or-treat before going to the church. The boys loaded up on candy there.

The UPS man lost his shoe. Look at all the candy and that's just Jack's bag.

Jack participating in the Cake Walk. At some point he actually did win some cupcakes.

Me and the best looking UPS guy I've ever seen.

Our family.

Still here!

We have a new member of the family. Thank goodness he only eats bones and boulders. He's louder than any other family member, though.

I'm still enjoying my kindergarten class. It's been so much fun doing craft activities again! Next week we are making Halloween t-shirts to wear for Fall Fun Day. I'll have to post pictures of those once we make them.

We're celebrating my niece Erica's birthday tomorrow night at our local Japanese restaurant. I can't wait for that. Plus, the fair is in town and we have that to look forward to, as well.

In house news, we are waiting on the plumbers to come so the slab can be poured. We're already behind schedule, but that's MY schedule not anyone's official schedule. ;)

Lots to do...

I have a cold. Ugh.

I'm ready for fall. Too bad all of our winter clothes are in storage, though. We really need to hurry up and get this house built!

The boys are adjusting to both of us working just fine. It's really a good thing that they are able to stay with their grandparents while we are working.

I am REALLY loving kindergarten. I'll admit I was a bit apprehensive at first since it had been so long since I was in the primary grades, but I adore my kids and the curriculum.

I stayed at work until around six tonight preparing the room for fall. I'm so ready to start making bats, spiders, and pumpkins.

Still Kicking
Still here! Just enjoying a few days off, but it's not very easy since we still have to worry about moving our furniture (and all my junk) from the house in Mobile.

I am really enjoying teaching kindergarten. They are a great group of children and I am pretty lucky to share this year with them.

A few weeks ago, Aunt Cindy brought Cousin Shelby out to visit us at the beach. We swam in the pool and then went to Fort Pickens for a little history lesson. ;)


I promise that we didn't climb on the gun. Well one of us didn't anyway.


Who took this picture?


Shelby, Owen, and a door



I think Jack is showing Aunt Cindy that his fingers are sticky.


Aunt Cindy and Owen


Swimming in the ocean or just being tossed around by the waves...whichever

I'm still alive. Setting up a kindergarten class is a little exhausting! One night I was at the school until 11:30 PM. We have an excellent principal who allows us to stay and work in our rooms. I've been so blessed throughout my career with fantastic principals. Each one remembered what it was like to be in the classroom and that is refreshing.

I'm going with my mom and sister to a scrapbook class today. We'll be making an acrylic recipe book. I'd promise pictures, but I'd probably not make good on that promise any time soon. ;)

Life at the beach is good. It's so surreal leaving the beach to go to work. Waking up to the ocean at your back door can put anyone in a great mood. The boys love building sand castles, playing in the water, and fishing. I just wish we were able to enjoy it more, but we're hardly ever there.

We still haven't packed all of our stuff from our house. The renters want to move in on October 1st, so we have a little over a month to get ALL of our stuff out. I think we're going to need all that time.

We went today to look at a "condo" on the beach to rent while we are building. What is the difference between a condo and an apartment? Nothing really. Does the word condo just sound ritzier than apartment?

All kidding aside, it does seem like the perfect place for us. Plus, the boys will love being on the beach! We also like the fact that we don't have to bring a lot of stuff since it's furnished. We can pack everything at the house a little slower over the next few weeks.

Right now, my biggest worry is getting my classroom ready for my students. The first day for the students is the 24th of August, so I have a little while.

How do I feel? Nervous.

Things are changing around here...

We're moving back home to Pensacola. It will be so nice to be closer to everyone we love. I've decided to return to teaching and I start next Wednesday! I'm thrilled that I'll be back teaching, and I'm ecstatic that the boys will be staying with their grandparents who love them. That makes going back to work just a little easier. A little.

I'm tired and my head is spinning. I'm not sure how we are going to get everything completed that needs to be within the next few weeks.