Easing into fall...

Tomorrow is the last official day of summer, and fall will officially be here. I put this picture up because it is a combination of summer and fall things...Rose gave me the pink flamingos as a thank you for letting the kids use the pool all summer, and I found them a great home in the fall mums!!
Hannah is doing well so far in 1st grade, although I feel like the new school is like a prison or something...no stopping on by to chat with her teacher. The one morning I dropped her off, I wanted to go down to her classroom to say hello to her teacher, and I was not allowed. I do appreciate the security to keep the kids safe, but the school has definately lost the "small town" feel they had. How do people get to know these teachers? I met Hannah's once at the open house and basically introduced myself, that was it. So, I did make an appointment with her, which I am doing today, and I guess it's just to say hi.

Hannah has decided to try a swimming club this fall, the Westbrook Seals, and so far, she is loving it. I still can't believe how far she has come with learning to swim this summer, she may be participating in a meet this year!

Madelyn is Madelyn...more talkative and smarter every day...with that comes more stubbornness. Mary did say at daycare that she is just coming into her own...participating more, being more verbal, and being more independent. She is changing by the day!!

Chris and I went to his high school reunion last weekend...very fun. I got to meet his girlfriend from high school...let's just say that was interesting to say the least!

AND...I am almost ready for the Dempsey Challenge 10K next weekend!! Rose and I have run 6 miles twice aleady, and I feel very good and ready for it! I am so impressed with myself that I can run six miles fairly effortlessly....Yay!