First Day of Middle School

First day of middle school was a big transition for all of us.  Michael and Jacob were out the door by 7:15 AM.  The house was too quiet for me and I did not know what to do with myself.

This was the best I could do with my iPhone.  Hopefully we can take some better pictures in the future. It is a nice school and everything is so new.  Jacob survived his first day just fine.  The ice cream sundae he got after dinner helped too.

August Round-Up

August is by far the busiest month of the year for us and with the remodel and a new puppy it has been doubly busy this year.

This cute couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year.

We all went out to dinner to celebrate the anniversary and Hank's birthday.

I made a Red Wine Velvet Cake from my Smitten Kitchen Cookbook.  It was decadent and delicious.

Michael's birthday is the next celebration of the month.  We all thought we took a picture this year but no one can find the picture.  This is from last year.  Funny thing is that Michael asked for a cake again this year with coconut.  If I find the picture I will post it later.

Jacob is the last celebration of the month.  He enjoyed his 11th birthday party and a rousing game of Apples to Apples.

You can see what I want to do now and Hope too.  Happy August and here is to school starting soon!

My Life in a Zip-Top Bag

The flooring company is doing their utmost best to keep dust at bay.  I feel like the boy in the bubble or living in a zip-top bag.

On Wednesday when all this went up, I was caught off guard.  I told them I needed access to food as Jacob and I were home.  They left a zipper access to the kitchen but the island was sealed off on both sides before I could get any utensils.  I gave up eating from home and ordered pizza, we ate in Jacob's bedroom.  Thursday we all had a respite as I went to work and Jacob and Hope went to Brentwood for the day.  Silly me I thought they would be done by Thursday.  When I came home from work and it wasn't done I wanted to cry.  Friday I was more prepared for life in a bubble.  I packed up a cooler full of food and drinks knowing we would be trapped until their lunch break.  Taking the dog out for a break was the only reason we needed to leave the bubble.  I am crossing my fingers that they finish today.