Sunday, August 31, 2014










The exhaustion sets in at the end of the day.  Waiting for a table at Salty Dog.

And the second wind...just in time for the ride home.


Monday, August 25, 2014

School Stock Up



A spontaneous trip to Milwaukee to visit Jerry.

Bring on the deep end!


Hair cuts with Mr. Duke

First day of First Grade and Last First day of Preschool!



Showing off the new backpack


Obligatory First Day Pics

These "First Day" mornings are met with such an awkward mix of excitement and a torn heart.  Ella came running out into the drive way to blow kisses to Vivian as I drove her to her last first day of preschool.  Viv, so excited for her backpack upgrade (goodbye little green frog) leaped into her classroom and was eager to begin; spelling both her first and last name.  Ella will have to navigate her first day without many of her close friends.  She wore her jean jacket anxiously despite the stifling humidity and heat. I have no doubt these nerves will be erased by 10:00 a.m.  Summer has arrived...and it's the first day of school.  As the children processed into the building, August-weary parents cheered and clinked coffee cups.  Another year is upon us.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Drying off after our last swim class.

Ella and Allyn 





Getting ready for Jerry's tri


Jerry and the Scotts


Water balloons with Joey