Nothing Much to Blog About

In case you're wondering about my lack of posts lately, I just haven't had that much to blog about. I've just been trying to finish up odds and ends around the house since my school year starts tomorrow. I've been working in my room, a bunch, so that I could at least have it organized and focus on lesson planning and prep. I've also been organizing and cleaning our house from top to bottom, so at least we start the school year off on a good note. Sorry, no pics of that.

But on Saturday, we did get a visit from Uncle Brice and Aunt Cynthia. They're teachers too and wanted a visit before they start back as well.

Sophia couldn't wait for Aunt Cynthia to get there to work puzzles. 

 And then today, I sewed a new apron for my art room. New year, new school, new apron.

And that's pretty much it. 

Nana's 60th Birthday

Wow! This week has been so busy! I've been working in my classroom, I've been adding items to my Etsy Shop, and I had new student registration at my school. So I'm finally getting around to posting pics of Nana's birthday. She turned 60 this past Sunday.

And we really wanted to make it a special day for her because she is so special. We made her wear these Turning 60 accessories. The glasses are a 6-0, in case you can't tell from the pic

My dad filmed us saying sweet things about Nana and we were watching it here (the boys are ready for the pool). My dad also gave a speech in person about what Nana means to him. Wish I'd thought to take a pic of that.

All in all, I think it was a fun day, full of surprises, good food, and family. 

We hope Nana knows how special she is to all of us! If she didn't before, she should know by now. Happy birthday Nana!

Last Field Trip of the Summer

Our last field trip of the summer was to Main Event and then to the Bedford Library for story time.

Sophia and I had never been to Main Event before. So we didn't know what to expect. I figured it would be loaded with kids and super loud. But it was empty (9 am)! 

The kids bowled first (Sophia's first time....we're not that into bowling. They lost me at wearing other people's shoes.).

They had these cool ramps to help the kids.

Sophia had a blast!

She also enjoyed the library visit. I see more visits in our future.

Sophia loves being read too and loves to pretend read. 

The Drink Stand

Last weekend, my sister Robin hosted a garage sale at her house. Originally, Sophia was supposed to go to school that Fri. (the 1st day of the sale) but once she heard her cousins and other friends were going to be there, she demanded to take part.

The kids had a drink stand set up with bottles of water and canned drinks (Robin and Heather put that together), and let me tell you, those kids sold a TON of drinks. The hot weather helped.

Sophia loved helping hold the sign. 

I don't think Sophia got her cut of the profits. LOL! 

We're Gonna Need A Bigger Stone

When we first started our stepping stone tradition with Sophia (for her 1st birthday), we were able to fit both of her feet on the stone.

For her 2nd birthday, we were able to fit just one (comfortably).

And this year, we think we may need a bigger stone for her 5th birthday. She's currently wearing a size 11-11.5 shoe.

Sophia enjoyed picking out the glass and laying it on the stone.

This tradition started for her first birthday and it seems like every year since then, we get a little later and later on making her stone. This year, we made it July 29th. Better late than never.

Hey Batter, Batter!

Wait! Back up! We need to rewind to Wed. 

Wed. night we went to a Ranger game (tickets via my mama's work) with the Hardens.

We had fun being silly waiting for the Hardens to arrive.

I thought this pic was cute of them standing for the national anthem.

Play Ball!!!!!

What's a Ranger game without nachos?

If Sophia had her way, she would have just sat in Tricia or Apollo's lap the whole night. :)

Then the best buddies shared a lemon chill (thanks for the pic Hardens!).

See what I mean? Sophia totally abandoned us. :) Just kidding. I'm thankful that she feels super comfortable around the Hardens. And it gave Russ and I a little break. 

Then it was time for ice cream (thanks Hardens!). Just in case you haven't noticed, 4 year olds have very short attention spans that need constant monitoring, especially making sure they keep their blood sugar level at a constant rate as to avoid the "sugar crash". We were totally on that!

And thank goodness for Iphones. They allowed us to stay until the end of the game (a great one by the way....Rangers won and a close game!).

Thanks for the tickets mom and thanks for going with us Hardens!