Thursday, August 29, 2013

First Day of School

I know, I'm a few days late.  Monday was Grace's first day of fourth grade.  She was very excited about going back to school.  We met her teacher at open house a few days before and learned she'd have lots of new friends in class in addition to a few she hadn't been with since kindergarten.  She also decided that she is going to audition for the Odell Chorus.  We'll keep you posted on that.
So far she loves her teacher and her class.  But we'll see how she really feels next week when the real work and homework start.  Just think next year both kids will be in school!!!

Thursday, August 15, 2013

August Happenings

To say we love the beach would be an understatement.  This year we waited a week to go due to schedules and it worked out perfectly.

Our first day was the typical get used to what is onsite and figure out our plan for the weekend.  The next few days were pure fun for the kids and us.  We spent all day Friday at the waterpark and pool.  Adam never meets a stranger and made friends as soon as he hit the waterpark.  Grace on the other hand elected to keep to herself while swimming.


The water slide was a favorite activity for the kids.  Adam couldn't get enough of it and this year did it all by himself.  I just had to get the two of them to do it together for a photo op.

Saturday we spent the day at Broadway at the Beach.  We visited the Ripley's Aquarium, several shops, the Wonderworks Museum and had lunch with Uncle Sammy and Aunt Nancy.  Later that day it was back to the resort for more swimming.

Sunday was another lazy day at the pool.  Between the water park and the lazy river we had a relaxing day.  Of course we couldn't leave without a quick round of golf at the dinosaur mini golf course so Monday before hitting the road, we made our annual stop.

It was a great time for all of us.  We got to relax and enjoy the salt air.  Of course every day since we came home Adam has asked to go to the beach - soon buddy, soon!