Is Summer really almost over???

Well, I guess so! The kids are actually starting back to daycare next week so I can get several things done in my room. Unfortunately I am teacher AND a custodian at my school! I have never been to a school that is so filthy. I have already been up there twice this summer just cleaning so that I don't have to spend my first week back taking care of that.

On a better note...I am changing grades this year. I am teaching 2nd grade and I am VERY excited about that. As you know, I've taught 1st grade for 7 years, then was a reading specialist for 2 years, then we moved to Forney and I got a third grade job last year and now on to 2nd grade! I have been addicted to PINTEREST all summer and have gotten so many cute classroom ideas. I can't wait to try them out in my room this year. I will try to take some pictures of them and post them.

Many of you that read my blog probably have not heard yet...but Robby is actually no longer with Forney ISD. Yep, moved up here last summer, built a house (which I love) and already gone! He along with three other coaches that were at N. Forney have moved to Mansfield ISD...Timberview High School. We are now the wolves...not the Falcons! Anthony however still runs around the house screaming "gooooo falcons" So...let's go WOLVES!

If you are not on Pinterest, well you need to be. And please follow me! I have posted some very cute classroom ideas, gifts for teachers, outfits, holiday decor, and of course a few recipes!

Because my kiddos are so cute...I must post a few pictures...ENJOY!

 Look at that cute smile

 Rockin Out!

 Yes, he is wearing tall socks...it kills me, but he must have them!

 My big babies!

 Like brother...like sister

 Such a big helper!

 Anthony literally covers every inch of grass with his daddy on mowing day!

This is Anthony's favorite outfit...rain boots, backpack, and sun hat like daddy!



Fourth of July Week

For the Fourth we headed back down to Bolivar for the week. Robby had the week off of work so we stayed for 7 days. The kids had a great time at the beach again. The first part of the week was raining but then the weather was perfect the rest of the time. We decided one day we'd spend some time in Galveston. We went to Pleasure Pier, Rainforest Cafe, and hit the Candy Factory on the strand.

 Robby took about 20 of these shots...and this was the best one...hum???

 Rob wanted to ride this with the whole family...this wheel was HUGE

 I was not excited about going on this ride...I'm fake smiling!

 Anthony absolutely loved the bumper cars

 Robby had a bright idea of renting a bike right around nap time...

 and they're out!!! Needless to say Robby had to do all the peddling :)

 You would think these kids just had a dad...I'm always behind the camera!

 "Cheese"

 Brother sharing his ice cream

 Avery enjoyed looking at all the candy

We were walking down to see daddy wadding and Anthony was holding Avery's hand so she didn't fall...what a sweet brother!

About to leave for a boat ride

 Matt, Bobby, and Robby

 Anthony is pracing his cast

Anthony is having his first virgin strawberry daiquiri...thank you G-Bob!

Always eating!

 Happy 4th

My little Firecracker!

 "Hang on Anthony...don't drop your beer Rob"

 Sisters turn...

Hanging with the girls

Our precious IVF babies!

 Look at that form...wow Brooks!

 Is it going to be a hit?????

Burkley and Avery

 Ice cream break

 Mommy and Avery

Daddy showing his baby girl the joy of sparklers

 

HOPE EVERYONE HAD A SAFE AND HAPPY 4TH,

WE DID!

Memorial Weekend Part II

We had a very busy weekend at the beach on Memorial weekend so I wanted to post day 2 at the beach. The kids played very hard and slept very good!

 Isn't it funny how they always want to play with someone elses toys instead of the ones you bring!

 Of course it's our girl that is interested in the crabs and seaweed!

 Cousin Maverick loved the crabs too!

 Playing Hard!!! And check out the seaweed...worst I've seen it in the 14 years I've been going to Bolivar. We could not even get over it to get to the water!

 This is our side of the Bolivar Peninsula. We are not on the Crystal Beach side, but the Intercoastal Canal where all the HUGE barges go by. I absolutely love it. The water is calm, right in front of the house, and believe it or not watching the barges is the most peaceful thing (while drinking your morning coffee). This is our little 'mini' beach in front of our house.

 Here she is!!! Bought in 1974. This camp was orginally low to the ground, then built up and moved back from the water (b/c the land was deteriorating from the water). And even after IKE it's still standing! We are very lucky to have this place.

 Mommy getting some kisses from the little girl!

 Robby and brother-n-law, Matt, coming back from wadding!

 So serious...like her mommy!

 So silly...like I'm not sure who!

Paci time...babies are getting tired! 

Robby and Matt trying to catch something!

We had fun as always...there are more Bolivar trips to come.



Memorial Weekend at Bolivar

Last weekend was the first of hopefully several trips to our bay house in Bolivar. We had tons of fun. Anthony kept asking if we were at the beach yet and that started not far from south Dallas. We spent many hours at the beach, took boat rides, went fishing, swam, shell searched, and ate lots of yummy food. I took about 200 pictures so I will have to weed through them and probably post a few different blogs. Enjoy...

 G-Bob with Anthony and Avery

 Swinging with G-Bob

 Cici and Anthony looking for shells

 Day 1 at the beach

 Anthony looking at crabs

 Avery wanting to sit with her daddy

 Playing hard

My precious boy...making something with that imagination!

There will be more to come. I have day 2 at the beach and other pictures at the house too. Those will be tomorrow.