Fall Family Update

Maybe it's the teacher in me, but I always think of this time of the year as a fresh start. It usually is with my job. :) My summer is officially over. My first official workday was today. This will be my 5th year teaching! Wow...I'm starting to feel old. I am also taking on something new this year. I will be Wake Forest High School's SGA Advisor - Student Government Association. We are in charge of Homecoming, Pep Rallies, Student Legislative Association, and other service activities. It's a huge role, but I think I am ready to take it on!

Ryan is still enjoying Brinks. By enjoying I mean, he is working his butt off, getting paid decently, and enjoying his days off. He is still looking into applying for a police academy soon. There is a ton of paperwork required and he is now just needing one last thing. National Guard weekends aren't that bad anymore. No more long weeks of training away from home! Yay!!

Blake is enjoying his time at Mrs. Dawn's while we are at work. His little best buddy, Seth, is still there. He also has a couple of other playmates his age. Mrs. Dawn is amazing and provides such a "homey" environment for Blake during the day. We are forever grateful for her and what she offers for our family. Blake will be back in his routine in no time!

Fall is just around the corner. It's hard to believe! Check out our Fall bucket list...

• Go to the beach (rollover item...since it didn't get crossed off on the summer list!)
• Go camping (ditto to above comment....)
• State Fair
• Pumpkin Patch
• Trip to Utah (For Ryan at least...still a pending bucket list item)
• Trick-or-Treating
• Football Games
• Homecoming Dance
• FHE (trying to start planning little ones for Blake... I will try to share some ideas)