Lagoon!!

The last weekend of summer break we went to Lagoon. I met with some of my friends from High School and we spent the day together. It was so much fun and oh so good to see these girls. I have known most of them for about 20 years now and I can't imagine not having them be a part of my life. We don't see each other often but when we do, it's like no time has passed. I love them all!

We spent the morning getting  these pictures taken, then we spent an hour or two trying to get the kids fed.. The lines and the wait for food took forever!

Finally we were free to go on the rides!! That lasted about an hour..

 and then this happened...

It rained and rained and rained.. Starting at about 1:30. All of the rides ended up shutting down. We tried waiting it out but decided to leave at about 6:30 to go get some dinner.. It was so cold!!

 Avery went home with her Grandma. The poor girl only got to go on 3 rides.. and the rest of us went out to find some food and shelter.. While we were waiting to be seated, I took Mackenzie and Gavin and bought us all some new, dry, clothes.. We left the restaurant at 9:30 and it had stopped raining so we jumped in the car and went back to Lagoon for the last hour.. No one was there.. So, we spent 45 minutes riding as many rides as we could. The whole park was pretty deserted so it was pretty fun having the whole place to ourselves.. There was a few other people there but not many. Aside form the crappy weather, we had a great day with great friends!

Family Pictures 2014

We had some new family pictures taken in June.. It is now October and I have yet to do anything with them.. I will get some printed.. eventually. Anyway, it's good to have them done for the year!

Back to School!

After a very fun summer, it is time to go back to school. The kids have now finished their first week and I go back Tuesday. I am not ready for this!! Where did my summer go?? I am not ready for early mornings, homework, and bedtimes. But, ready-or-not, here we go! They all had a great first week and will adjust to the new routine eventually. They have not been happy about having to wake up early that's for sure.. but neither have I. 

Mackenzie is in 6th grade, Gavin is in 4th, and Avery is in 1st.  They are growing up too fast and I don't like it one bit. Mackenzie has a locker this year, has to dress for PE, and has lots of different teachers. She was a little nervous but I think she's got it down now. 

Gavin's teacher this year is Mrs. Perkins

Avery has Mr. Smith and I think it will be a great year for all of them!