September/early October updates

It has been a busy couple of weeks with the kids. I have been volunteering at both of the kids' schools (elementary and intermediate) which I absolutely love. I help with Center times every Thursday in the girls' class and I'm helping out one to two times each month in the office area at both schools helping out with whatever the teachers need done. I've attended one of Brett's field trips to Glen Oak Zoo (unfortunately, they don't need parent helpers in 3rd grade that much) and am planning to help out on the field trip to the fire station with the girls' class in just a few weeks. In December, I will be helping plan the girls' class Christmas party and in February, I am the "coordinator" (yikes!) of Brett's class Valentine's party. I really do feel blessed that I am not currently working right now so I can help out at the schools whenever the kids need/want me to.
Brett's 3rd grade class at Germantown Hills Intermediate School

Brett enjoying the Africa exhibit

The afternoon/evening activities haven't been too busy, yet. Brett is enjoying his Tae Kwon Do class on Tuesday afternoons and the girls are enjoying their Ballet class on Wednesday nights. In a few weeks, Brett will start basketball practices and then games, and the girls will be beginning their Daisy status for Brownie/Girl Scouts. Should be nice and busy by the end of the year! ;o)






On September 24, we celebrated my Mom's birthday. It is so nice being back in the U.S. so we can celebrate in person rather than over Skype. While she had to work during the day, it was great being able to spend time with her in the afternoon and evening. Happy Birthday, Mom!


On September 25, the kids got out of school early so we attended the Metamora Homecoming Parade. Thanks, Tina, for telling us about the parade and letting us join your family. We had a blast!

Kendall, Jade, Ian, Brett, and Kameron


The pool is finally closed for the year -- yahoo!!! I had the Pool & Spa Doctor come to the house on Friday, October 2, to close it up for us. I was going to try to close the pool myself; however figured with my luck, I would do it wrong and we would have to pay big bucks in the Spring to have it fixed. So we decided it was much easier to have an expert do it for us. We enjoyed swimming in the pool the very few times we were able to this summer and are hoping that next summer is extremely HOT so we can enjoy it for several months. ;o)

I was the guest reader in Kendall & Kameron's class on October 2 and finally remembered to take my camera with me. Here they are sitting at their Kindergarten desks. ;o)



We are now getting ready for Brett's birthday parties later this month. Will post more on these later...

Here are a few pics from the past month...

Me with Tina, Jade, and Stacey


Tina, Jade, and Stacey at Jenny's house for Max & Dan's birthdays (we couldn't catch Jenny to get her in the pictures with us)