07.29.11
And So It Begins…
With deep sadness we announce that it’s time to go back to school. The summer has been way too short but oh so much fun! Part of me is ready for the routine the school year brings while another part wishes for the carefree days of playing with my little guy.
We celebrated the end of summer if big ways! Honey and Pops came to visit and we all enjoyed a weekend of relaxing fun. They arrived Friday afternoon just in time for a yummy salmon dinner. We enjoyed dinner and conversation before DT had to go to bed.
On Saturday morning we shared breakfast on the back porch. With the record high temps Dean’s outside time has been severely limited. He enjoyed sharing his few precious outside minutes with his Honey and Pops. After breakfast Carla and I made a mad dash to our local Once Upon a Child. They were going out of business and all of the children’s clothing was 80% off! We managed to score Dean’s entire fall and a good bit of his winter wardrobe in just under an hour. I think we both enjoyed the thrill of the sale and the hunt. We returned home to our boys and lunch with Ms. Sharon, Glenda and Bill. Ronny and Matt inhaled their lunch and headed out to the opening weekend showing of Cowboys and Aliens. They were both excited to be seeing this movie in the most amazing theater in town. After Deans nap we fit in a little bit more shopping before Dinner at Esparzas.
On Sunday Matt and I were eager to share our church home with Ronny and Carla. After a fantastic worship experience we took them into Roanoke for a quick lunch at Twisted Root Burger Company. Carla and Dean played a quick game of connect 4 while Ronny, Matt and I ordered lunch. After lunch our weekend came to a sad close. Matt headed out to work and Ronny and Carla loaded up with DT and set off for Houston. I stayed home and began to dream about school work.
Farewell summer. I have enjoyed the relaxed days, staying up late and taking afternoon naps with Dean. The hours of imagination games, trips to the park, and playing at the pool. I’m already looking forward to summer 2012!
