Summer Vacation

Well today was the kids last day of summer vacation. It has been an eventful summer to say the least, but I think they've enjoyed themselves. MariCagle has been saying how much she dreaded going back to school, but she was singing a different tune today after meeting her teacher on Monday night. She had a hard time going to sleep she was so excited. She says she's not nervous at all since she's met her teacher and she seems very nice. When I asked about meeting new friends, she simply said that she only worried about the 'big people.' :) I guess that's a good thing. I was always a little nervous the first day, but more power to her!

Now Nate, as most of you know, is excited all of the time about every little thing, so Kindergarten is much the same as everything else. He too has a very nice teacher and he discovered buckets of legos in her room. Adding to these reasons for excitement is one of the girls next door is going to be in his class. These are just a few of the things that Nate looks forward to tomorrow.

We tried to make the last day a little special. MariCagle and I had a girls day and we went to get a her hair cut and out to lunch. (McDonalds, ofcourse - give them a free choice, any restaurant, and it still comes to Mickey D's!) Nate and Brandon had their own boys day with lunch out, a trip to Lowes and work on the new playhouse. And ofcourse both MC and Nate enjoyed playing with the neighborhood kids sharing popsicles and all kinds of fun.

One of our neighbors was looking to get rid of their swing set so we gladly obliged. MariCagle and Nate really enjoy it.

Nothing says summer fun like popsicles. We have them much more frequently now that we have a patio where I can send them to to eat the frozen treats.

Brandon's summer vacation just began after his last class this past Friday. I'd like to say he's been relaxing and taking it easy, but he has been on a home improvement rampage. He's put up new trim, painted shutters, built a mantle, installed new bathroom fans, and several other smaller projects. His latest is updating and adding on to the playhouse outside for the kids. Below is a picture of the new mantle complete with wiring for the TV to be delivered soon. Check out that handywork!

Stay tuned for first day of school highlights and the completed playhouse. I know you're on the edge of your seats! :)