Jul. 31, 2008 - Good Times...Happy Birthday to the best boy in the world!
You few faithful bloggy friends who remain will be thrilled to hear that this is not going to be a depressing or whiny post. Yipppeeee!
I have only happy things to say. Our beach trip was beyond glorious! We stayed in the most fab place ever..... and it was totally free...well, except for the hundreds of dollars it cost to fill the stinkin' gas tank and buy groceries! We had a beautiful, spacious condo on the third floor in an area called the jetty. Out one glass door was a balcony overlooking the beautiful white sand beach and the green Gulf water, and out the other glass door was a balcony overlooking the harbor! Glorious! We literally went from balcony to balcony ~to pool to beach~ back to pool then back upstairs~ then from balcony to balcony....then at night we'd crash into the unbelieveably comfy beds. AAHHH! Glorious!
We returned from the beach last Friday evening and then immediately drove to the airport to pick up my son who had been in Europe for 26 days. I cried when I saw him. It had been the LONGEST 26 days of my life! I think he had a life changing experience, though, so it was worth it. He has grown an inch and had a wonderful time. We were surprised to see how much the kids (his People to People group) had bonded while away. There were many hugs and tears as they said their goodbyes at the airport. It was sweet. Since then we have enjoyed hearing funny stories and watching short video clips of things like artisians blowing glass in Murano, turning and carving alabaster, making olive oil, and even Greek dancing lessons and cooking lessons in Santorini. That boy took over 950 pictures! And I must say that most of them are pretty good! I feel a scrapbooking session coming on!
Today is Davis' 15th birthday...I cannot believe it. It seems like only yesterday he was a toddler scrunching up his nose for a picture. We'd say, "Smile for the camera, baby!", and he'd make a ridiculous face, scrunch up his little nose and make a snorting sound. I literally have dozens of pictures capturing that same expression. Now he's talking about his time in Europe and wanting to get a part time job. Weird. He doesn't make that funny face anymore, but he still is my dream boy!
So today, when we were not doing birthday related activites, I've been trying to get organized for a new school year. I think we will squeeze in one more trip before we actually start. I'd like to drive up to Maryland to visit my brother....and eat some crabs! Then when we get home I'll be ready! I am most excited about art this year, and the American Girl history units I've planned for the girls. We love the American Girl books. We recently saw the new Kit movie and really enjoyed it...except that I (as usual) thought it was rated too low..."G" my foot, it is very sad and intense in parts! Anyway, It is so much fun to buy shiny new supplies and plan the school year....anything in particular you are looking forward to this school year? Any special supplies you love to purchase? We are covetting the Capri Sun/Kool Aid juice pouch pencil cases...I hear they make nice purses, too!
Comments
Aug. 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by JenIG
Can you send *me* to Europe for 26 days?
: )
Aug. 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by truevyne
Yes, Den brought the dolphin to Pooh Bear a few weeks ago. I don't know how she went without it, having eight million other stuffed animals. So funny!
Aug. 9, 2008 - Hello
Posted by skdenfeld
Just to let you know- I still stop by via our PS3, even though my computer has dropped off the face of the earth and I can't post anything myself these days.
I'm glad to see you enjoying your little family and summer so much.
