It's Official...

It's official. Summer has come to an end. Amidst must sadness and gnashing of teeth, we have broken out the school books and started a new year. Actually, I'm ready. And even if they wont' admit it - that would be un-cool, the boys are ready too. We usually have school upstairs in the bonus/school room/ game room, but for some reason it was way too hot up there and Mark

installed ceiling fans this weekend. So after a week in the dining

room, we are back to the "school room."

All those books, whew.

Yes, fake smiles.

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On the other hand.

A good thing about homeschooling is the field trips.

Our group here in GA was able to rent out the local water park for the afternoon for a "Splash back into School" day. My guys had a great time and Mark was able to make it home in time to

go with us. Nothing is better than Daddy on a water slide. I don't know who was more worn out at the end of the day, Mark or Jonny.

Jonny Boy was not to be left out.

He's a "big boy" and can go by himself.

Jacob and Jonny taking a breather

and getting a bite to eat.

Here comes big Joe!

We had a nice summer and look forward to Fall. We also had a great visit with Cris and girls on their way North to visit with Chuck. Plus, an old friend from our single days, Steve, stopped by on his way home from his niece's wedding in Jacksonville. Are we really that old? Little Jessica is married? I remember sitting behind her in church on Sunday nights when she was Jonny's age. Where does the time go.