My Steady Monday Night Date

Liam’s First Piano Lesson

Day One of First

EEEK!!!!! I officially have a FIRST GRADER. How in the world did this sneak up on me so fast?

Yep, tears were shed.

Dear Son…..please don’t grow up on me too fast……

walking up to school

outside his classroom

he found his cubby & took off

Liam did wonderful. He was nervous until we entered the classroom and he saw his old friend, Jacob. The boys ran off without saying good bye. His first words when he jumped off the bus this afternoon was “Mom, I can already read AND write  better. First grade is going to be great”.  ::sniffle. sniffle::   Yes, son, it is.

Last Splash

My sister and I took the kids down to Animal Kingdom for some last bit of summer break fun. Although, I was hesitant about visiting that particular park, we all had a blast. The rain came down on us in buckets at times but I rather enjoyed schlepping around the park soaked. Here are some highlights.

....beats made of bongos....

I fell in love with the Africian upside down tree

light weights

Mid July

I finally bought a new camera and was able to upload pics…enjoy!

...nothing like a good chicken fight....

...great friends...

…and sweet baby RJ…

A New Day

My mind is a bit tired and all over the over the place so, please bear with me.
This past week has been draining for me. A recent unexpected disappointment led me to some soul searching and a change of my mental venue. I spent the weekend in a very exhausted state of mind, and with the exception of dinner and a movie Saturday night; I did not leave the couch. I guess I have been full steam ahead for some time now and it was bound to catch up with me.

I have placed my focus back on work. The J.O.B. reached the point where things were just stale. I was no longer being challenged (for a while now) and things became too repetitive. I was living groundhog day…

Last week I was given the opportunity of learning a new system and working on a different piece of the process than I typically do. I was also presented with the challenge of taking on a new client. I accepted.

This new adventure led to me spending the last two days in the office; something I haven’t done in two years. The experience has me feeling rejuvenated and hopeful of my career future and excited about work again.
Focus on work. Focus on Liam. That is today’s plan.

Old School Foto of Me & My Little Man

who’s that weird dude in the background? ~

Quick Thoughts

I am learning so much about myself.
I can handle it…anything….
I can handle it with dignity
I will not take it personally

I have wonderful friends
I hope I bring happiness to others

And we are off……

Here it is! The inaugural jump in the pool!!! Liam & D had the honors & the Moms were stoked to watch.

The weekend was filled with moments like these:

I planted six beautiful gifts from God behind the deck. Granddaddy would be so tickled.

This will be the life All.Summer.Long. Dear friends are welcome. Do not wake me if I am dreaming!!!!!!!

Mondays, I do not dislike….

Recent Mondays have been spent at the North Jettys with some of my lovely longboard ladies. My friend sent me some shots I felt befitting since this is “My Sandy Bikini”

heading out

paddle in

And on a different Monday….

coming out smiling