Throughout the summer it is easy to lose track of friends that we work with, but thankfully on a couple of occasions some of us were able to reconnect. First, a big group of us were able to meet at a local favorite hotspot, LaParilla for lunch. While we were there, we ran into another group of teacher friends doing the same thing.

Stephanie was able to come this week and see her family and friends before her and hubby Josh move off to Maine to start there three year tour there. She is excited about possible job opportunities and we all look forward to keeping in touch to share in whatever comes their way. We will miss you, Steph, but technology is great and we'll talk often!

Halfway Through Summer, Already?

Wow, we are almost halfway through summer vacation already. It is amazing how it all flies by. We just celebrated the 4th of July which is not only our country's freedom birthday, but my dad's birthday too (Happy Birthday, Pawk). We had a good time getting together at Holly's for a cookout with all the trimmings:)

Last week Austin participated in Airsoft camp at Arkenstone and had a blast. He was so tired every day but had the time of his life learning tactical strategies from "The Captain," a retired Army Ranger, now a history teacher at a nearby Christian school. He learned so much and is looking forward to future opportunities to do the same.

I walked in a graduation ceremony to get my Associate of Arts in Elementary Education recently and am ready to keep plugging along, getting closer to my goal...obtaining my Bachelor's Degree before I am 40!!!