Well, the day finally came...the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!! YAY!!!!!! I know I'm not winning any "Mother of the Year" awards for saying I was counting down the hours, but it is rather nice to have a break after a very busy summer.
Both girls got the teachers they wanted. Due to the size of our town and budget cuts, 4th and 6th grades were the only classes that had 2 teachers. But, thankfully, both girls are happy with who they got. Since 4th, 5th, and 6th grade are in a separate building across the street from the main grade school, it certainly made an impact on me when both girls came out of the same building.
It's SO hard to believe that my oldest will be entering Junior High next year. Thanks to our new-found friends G & K for some really cute clothes that the girls insisted on wearing today. You couldn't have picked any better!!!
My oldest, Kamille, just got home Sunday night from Boring I convention with my parents and my sister and niece.
My youngest, Keanna, will be going for the weekend of Boring II with my sister. This is the first time either of them has been away from each other more than one night. So, it was a big experience. They both did fine, although each night when Kamille called home before lights went out in the dorm, her excitement seemed to fade, little by little, and by Saturday night all she could talk about was coming home. 
It was a real wake-up call to me just how much my babies are growing up. I can't believe how tall Kamille is getting. She is built like her mother--all leg--and she's going to catch me very soon, I'm afraid. She's already wearing a women's size 7 shoe at 11 years old.
Kamille met a very special friend while at convention. "A" is the daughter of a man who was great friends with my late brother. I have MANY fond memories of laughing and watching Tim & Larry's antics. I'm so glad that "A" & Kamille hit it off so well. She came home with "A"s address and I'm sure there will be some letters back and forth. Also, Kamille got to get reacquainted with my Dad's mom, GrammaGreat Mac. Kamille has seen her before, but it's been a LONG time and her health is failing, so I'm glad she and Kamille were able to spend some time together. I'm hoping Keanna might get to see her, even for a short time, when she goes up next weekend.
Kamille met a very special friend while at convention. "A" is the daughter of a man who was great friends with my late brother. I have MANY fond memories of laughing and watching Tim & Larry's antics. I'm so glad that "A" & Kamille hit it off so well. She came home with "A"s address and I'm sure there will be some letters back and forth. Also, Kamille got to get reacquainted with my Dad's mom, GrammaGreat Mac. Kamille has seen her before, but it's been a LONG time and her health is failing, so I'm glad she and Kamille were able to spend some time together. I'm hoping Keanna might get to see her, even for a short time, when she goes up next weekend.So, that's pretty much what's been going on in our world. I did receive a VERY special package in the mail from here and a little note that made my day. The package was the headband I won from her little giveaway. Unfortunately, I believe my youngest has confiscated it. She absolutely loves it, Cassie.
Oh yeah, and we also acquired a new member in the household. We named "her" Ethel, but then found out "her" was a "him", so now his name is Ichabod or "Icky" for short. I call him Mr. P.I.B. which stands for Pain in the Backside because he's full of life, seems to think he rules the roost, and absolutely LOVES clean laundry to stretch out in for his afternoon nap. Our male border Collie has had cats in the household before, so he's pretty mellow about the whole thing. However, our little female Collie/Lab mix is just not sure what to make of the new occupant. There has been some nose scratching and lots of growling going on. They'll eventually get over each other....or not!
It's great to always catch up with those of you I follow. Sorry it's been so long since I've posted. I'm still trying to conquer that National EMT test and it's consuming my time as well as the canning and harvesting from our 3 gardens we planted at different locations this summer. There is NOTHING better than fresh vegetables, salad, etc. from treasures we've grown in our garden. My husband thinks he's going to luck out and get just enough okra for me to do a jar of pickled okra. It's technically not warm enough to grow it here, and for the longest time, it didn't appear we were going to be successful, but we've learned a lesson in patience.
It's great to always catch up with those of you I follow. Sorry it's been so long since I've posted. I'm still trying to conquer that National EMT test and it's consuming my time as well as the canning and harvesting from our 3 gardens we planted at different locations this summer. There is NOTHING better than fresh vegetables, salad, etc. from treasures we've grown in our garden. My husband thinks he's going to luck out and get just enough okra for me to do a jar of pickled okra. It's technically not warm enough to grow it here, and for the longest time, it didn't appear we were going to be successful, but we've learned a lesson in patience. 
