The last summer day for 2012

Well, today started early with a photoshoot at Aldridge Gardens.  It was a great session with an adorable 1 year old little boy.  Watch the blog at www.monicaannephotography.com for more on this session.  I have to get that caught up, I will make it one of my many goals.  Before we left the gardens I took advantage of having the boys there and got a few pictures.  They were not dressed up but it was fun to document the last day of summer.

We headed to the Network after the photo shoot and ended up having lunch with Brandon.  It was nice sitting outside for lunch with the family.

Then we headed to the school.  I had to get an application filled out so that I can start work!  It was a seven page application, and I felt like a fool it has been so long since I filled one out.  Again I am so thankful for this opportunity, it is definitely an answer to many many prayers.  I also talked to Debbie again and it looks like I will start tomorrow with the boys. 

The boys had their open house at the school today so after I finished my application we headed in to turn it in and to go say hello to the teachers, see their seats, and get their supplies in order!  I cannot believe that they are going to be 1st and 4th graders tomorrow.  WOW!  Time flies, of course we will have to make sure we have enough time in the morning to make our pictures.  The first day pictures are always important. 

We came home and I cooked dinner, and after we all sat down to eat Brandon and I took the boys swimming for about 45 minutes.  I managed a few laps, but it was cold!!!

Well, we are all headed to bed now.  Tomorrow is going to be a big day.  I am so excited and I know that they are too!  Today was so great, and such a fun ending to summer, I do wish that we had a little more time though.  I love my time with the boys.

Meet the Teacher

Well today we got to take the boys' school supplies to their classrooms. They were able to meet their teachers and see their desks, and all that fun stuff.

I have to admit I am a little sad tonight. One, I cannot believe that summer is over. I love summertime, and the fact that it has come to a close makes me a sad momma. I will miss the days with the boys. I am looking forward to getting everyone, including me on a schedule and the house in order. The other reason I am a little sad is that the boys are growing up. John Michael is headed into Kindergarten and Danny into third grade. WOW! Where the heck did the time go? Seems like they should still be babies.

I am so glad that they are excited. It makes me feel like I have done an okay job given the fact that they are happy and independent.

We also got school shoes today. Yes, the last minute is what works for me. What works for you? I really did not mean to wait quite this long, but there was the issue of money more than anything. Not that the issue is still not there, but time was out so now I am just praying! Deposit before clearing! ;)

Brandon has had a great offer for a job this weekend. We might end up in Mobile instead of at the lake. Either one will make me happy. However it is supposed to work out is how it will.

Well, I am off to bed. I am going to get their uniforms out and ready and get in bed at a decent hour. I do not want to start off the school year running behind! I will be in need of support tomorrow, so if you think you see me, check my face for the marks of tears! I am going to do my best to keep it in check until they are in the school. It bothers Danny when momma gets sad. They both were told that First Day of School pictures start in the morning and to be ready! Prayers going out to all of you tonight!

Girl Baby and A Yard Again!!!

Today started off great. We went to Mass at 8:30 this morning, which is my favorite Mass. I am not sure why, but it always has been. I love starting Sundays off right! The boys' were excellent which is always nice!

We came home and I started to get everything ready for Amanda's Baby shower. We are finally getting a girl in the family, it has been a long time. Amanda is a pretty pregnant, and I know that she is ready, but she really does have that mommy glow. The shower was pink and lime green. I cannot wait to get to work on the pictures.

Of course there are a few session in front of hers, but I will get there. I plan to work my tail off to get caught back up! Of course I am very thankful to be so busy though, and I am hoping that it stays that way. I love what I do and I am loving every minute of working, which is a wonderful feeling.

Amanda got a lot of really nice things, all the pink was so great to see! Alexa is not going to want for anything that is a definite. I cannot wait to take some newborn pictures. My aunt made a cake and cupcakes, and while I could not eat the strawberry cake, the cupcakes were delicious. She also made the fondant and it was very good! Seriously like eating marshmallows, and that you cannot go wrong with.

I came home and Brandon had been working in the yard, in fact you could tell that we had a yard again. He has been able to cut it, but not weed eat so some areas were tough to handle. He did not cut today, but got all of the weed eating done and now he can cut when in the afternoons when he gets home. It looked great and I was super appreciative.

Well, I am off to bed. I finished editing one birthday party's photographs and started on the next today so hopefully I can wrap it up tomorrow night. Not holding my breath though, there is a lot to do to get ready for school, and tomorrow is doctor day for both boys and John Michael's meeting with the Kindergarten teachers. Hopefully it will be a no waiting kind of day though, that is the worst part about the doctor's office!

Know that you are all in my prayers tonight. I hope that there were many blessings for each of you this weekend. If you live close the rain tonight, was a definite needed blessing for us all!