Where did summer go?

It's the last full week before I have to head back to work. I love what I do but I also enjoy my time with my girls. As I sit here drinking my coffee, I was thinking what a busy summer it has been. Summer started the day after school was out. (Duh, I know but we were on a plane the next morning.) So summer really took off. We went to the beach in Florida to spend some time with my grandparents, parents, my little family and other family. It was great! Thanks Grandma Wanda and Grandpa Ralph for making it such a time of memories and opening up your home.

They enjoyed the beach!

We had to visit the most magical place on Earth. One day was plenty.

After family vacation, I went to Dinah Zike Foldable© training in Comfort, Texas. It was a lot of fun and I I learned a lot. If you ever take a trip to Comfort, don't go the first part of the week everything is closed. During the week my parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. The week after my trip to Comfort it was time to get everything ready for the anniversary party. It turned out great. I had the help of some family and friends to pull it off. 

Great family pics while we were celebrating. My friend Christi took pictures for us.  Love my family!

I'm going to toot my own horn, I made this cake! It was a wedding cake/ carrot cake. 

We had a lot of food, dancing, and good fellowship. 

Myla also started dance. My little photo bug!

The next two weeks were just craziness. We decided to run a firework stand with some friends. If you are thinking about it in the future, STOP that thought right now! The extra money was nice but we were married to that stand for 12 days and NIGHTS. Brynlee's second birthday was the day after we closed the stand.

Minnie Mouse party

Finally a few days to rest but not for long. Since I moved schools and grades, I have had to go work a few days in my classroom. Mostly unpacking boxes and finding a new home for everything. I was also blessed to spend a few days training other teachers. That is one of my favorite things to do. Spent a few (I mean a few) afternoons at the pool. Myla's dance class had an end of the summer "recital" for the parents.

We spent a few afternoons in Amarillo before Myla's surgery. 

 

School clothes shopping with Memo

Silly Girls

Myla had her tonsils out on Tuesday and here we are. It is our last week of summer. As I reflect on our busy summer I'm so thankful. We have had opportunities and time with friends and family that we will never forget. We have had good days and long days but it is a time I wouldn't trade for anything. Having a two year-old and a four year-old makes for interesting days. My summer = blessed! The school year seems to be a busy time and there isn't always time to sit and bask in the small moments. My goal this school year, slow down and take time to enjoy!  Have a blessed school year and I hope your summer was filled with memories. 

Out They Came

Myla got her tonsils out yesterday. She was not looking forward to the whole procedure. She was excited that everyone came to see her.

Myla got her "happy juice." It was one extreme or the other. She would be really silly and then be weepy. 

Myla really liked the mask she got to play with before going back.

Right after surgery. She was needing her daddy!

Mmmm! Eating popsicles so she can get her iv out and go home. 

As a mom, we don't like to see our babies in pain. It was a very emotional day for everyone but we are glad we can put it behind us. Her tonsils were really big according to the doctor. The nurse couldn't believe that something so big came out of such a little girl. We have been incredibly blessed with the best family and friends. We had a waiting room full and so many calls and texts from those that couldn't be there physically.

I think Myla is enjoying the special treatment and the treats! She has got gifts and sweet treats from such sweet family and friends. (She might be kinda sad to get better!)

Thanks for all who have made this not so fun time much better! Love to you all!

Eeek!

Eeek! It has been entirely to long since I have posted anything. Sad is what it is. So much has happened since December but it would take a much longer blog than anyone would care to read. Here is the skinny on what's happened/ changed in the Swan world.

Myla is now four and will be in K-4 this next year. She is a little social bug and can't wait to play with friends. She also started ballet/tap this summer and loves it. 

Brynlee is two and is still her ornery little self. She loves shoes, markers and lipstick. All but the shoes get her in trouble from time to time. 

For those that don't know, I'm starting a new journey this school year. I will be teaching kindergarten at a new school. I'm hoping, if I hold my tongue just right, to blog my journey through kindergarten. Hopefully others can share in my successes and learn from my mistakes. Oh and I'll be done with graduate school this fall!! (No homework may mean more time to blog.) Enjoy what's left of summer. 

"Listen to advice and accept instruction and in the end you will be wise." Proverbs 19:20