A Peek at Our Week 2011: Week 34

Saturday, August 20

On Friday morning, Brent asked if I would be game to sneak in one more trip to the lake before soccer season starts.  Except for Labor Day weekend, from next weekend through October, our Saturdays will belong to the children's activities.  So we made a quick trip to the lake to try out the new knee board.  Jack and Will loved it!  I have no pictures because I was either driving the boat or in the water helping Will get started.  I'll try to get a pic of our little daredevils next time.

 

Sunday, August 21

A trip to the lake isn't complete without s'mores.  I'm sure that years from now when I'm reminiscing about their childhoods, I'll always equate summer with water and s'mores!
 

Monday, August 22

It was back to school night at Jack's school.  I love back to school night!  I love meeting Jack's teacher, sitting at his desk and viewing the classroom from his perspective, and hearing about all the fun activities they have in store for the year.  I dropped the boys off at Brent's office for a dinner date with Daddy.  Jack must be going through a growth spurt because he has a voracious appetite recently.  He ate his entire cheeseburger (the size I would normally eat) and fries!

 

Tuesday, August 23

We finally celebrated Brent's birthday with cake tonight...almost a month after the actual birthday!  Jack was out of town on his birthday, then the 3 of us went to Mimi's, then Will was out of town...you get the picture.  Brent got his birthday present (new smart phone) at the end of June, so I guess I can say we've been celebrating his birthday for 2 months now.  I'm sticking with that story!  Happy Birthday, Daddy!  And many, many more!

Wednesday, August 24

I ran a 5k on July 4th, and that was the last time I've broken out in a (exercise-induced) sweat.  I don't know why I take these exercise vacations because it is so hard to get reconditioned again.  But sweat and tone I must, so it's back to the gym where my Active teacher was so surprised and excited to see me today!

Thursday, August 25

Super Star Student Award

Presented to: Jack

For: A fabulous job completing summer work!

Date: August 25, 2011

From: Mrs. G

I really feel that I earned about 40% of that certificate.  What with all the encouraging, pleading, imploring, and harassing I had to do to get him to finish that work.

Friday, August 26

We spent the evening with good friends tonight.  It is always fun when we get together.  The children play wonderfully together, the food is fantastic, the beverages are flowing, good music is playing in the background, and the conversation is lively.  After dinner, we sent the kids out on the deck to enjoy a chocolate ice cream treat for dessert.  Will tried to stay clean, but came in with a white shirt covered in chocolate.  I asked if any of the treat made it to his mouth!  The shirt did come clean in the wash later that night, so all's well that ends well.