Recap and Pics

(First Day Pic-still dark out!)

What a week!

I woke up every single day a few minutes before my alarm- very weird

My morning tea got me through each day- don't know how I did it before

I entered over 400 shot records into the computer...the end is near

Shopping is good stress therapy- especially at The Galleria

God is good- my school is a combination of awesome staff and the sweetest kids

Our new home finally feels like "home" now that we have Polly and Penny back

A suprise Dr.Pepper from Dillon at work made my week!

There is a small farmers market right down the road from us- today we got peaches and fresh lemonade

It's fun to clean when you have a swiffer sweeper

Everyone is saying it, but the soon coming of Fall makes me so happy!

Having trips to look forward to makes even the most busy times bearable

I will not take for granted the short driving commute I now have to school

While You Were Sleeping never gets old. Neither does Little Mermaid

Not having cable yet is the reason for the above statement

Dillon might be playing indoor soccer this semester and I can't wait to see him in action!















Dillon had to put mesh wire behind our fence because Penny squeezed through the pickets.

August Highlights

It has been a full month so far! After my last day of working summer school, Dillon and I signed on a new condo (just renting) and began the moving process. We loved living with Tom, Dillons dad and moving out was hard, but we felt it was the right time to settle closer to where we work, and get our dogs back. This move was a little easier since most of our things were already packed in storage, but there was still alot to do- since this new place is only a one bedroom, we had to get rid of clutter and unnecessary items. It's actually been nice having just the basics, our new place actually feels spacious and organized as a result. We love having a yard for the dogs, and we have a beautiful view of a small creek (crazy since the condo is in the heart of Dallas!)

The day after we moved in, Katie Dillon and I loaded up the car for one last summer mini-trip to Midland so we could enjoy the newly completed pool. It was a really nice 3 days of all being together before Katie left for the Middle East for another year...sad but exciting. She will be a blessing and light in a dark place so all I can be is proud of her!

Last week I started back at work, which I was very ready to do! I love my school and the kids I care for so it makes saying goodbye to summer a little easier. I'm mainly just looking forward to getting back in a routine.

This past Thursday my school had a team building activity scheduled to play broomball which is basically hockey except you play in your tennis shoes, and they rough up the ice so its not quite as slippery (supposedly ;)). Initially I was just going to watch from the stands as many opted to do, but decided to get in on the fun and join everyone on the rink. Well, about 30 minutes into the game I was shuffling a little too quickly towards the ball- my feet flew into the air, I landed hard on my bottom and ended up smacking my head hard onto the ice. It really hurt! My principal and the trainer raced to my side (while everyone else took a knee just like they do at sporting events! Sweet but embarrassing!) and after the dizziness passed I sat up and discovered my head was bleeding and I had a huge gooseegg. Finally I got up (and on cue everyone clapped and cheered) and got some ice. I have no doubt it was a concussion, I was in a daze that night with an awful throbbing. Dillon raced to come pick me up, and we had a very low key night- we ordered pizza and watched a movie...Dillon also set his alarm for 2 a.m and made sure I was still oriented- sweet guy~

All to say- its been a crazy past couple of weeks with family, moving to a new place, saying goodbye to Katie, starting back to work and suffering from brain trauma! Here are a few picture of Midland and our new place:

Room Rundown: Neautral paint was already on the walls, all we did was hang Ikea curtains, and fill the space with items we already had (notice the re-done white dresser and homeade blue pillows).

This is our new view out back- a little oasis in the big city~

Birthdays and Friends

Somebody turned one on July 25....
















Of course a party was in order to celebrate Sloane's beautiful past year! She arrived earlier than planned and is a strong little girl with a big smile!
















Here is the birthday beauty







































































































This past weekend we took a 3 night trip to the Texas panhandle to visit Dillons Nanny in Amarillo, and our old friends and church family in Dumas~

Nanny's pretty patio. We took her to one of our favorites, Red Robin on Friday night.

















Arriving to Dumas after leaving over 18 months ago

















We had dinner Saturday with friends and old youth kids at our favorite Dumas restraunt, Chica Blanca's

Sunday morning at church
















In the youth room that Dillon created a couple of years ago

















With Lily enjoying homeade cherry Dr Pepper. Dave and Lily have 2 precious boys and we had so much fun playing with them all weekend.

















We enjoyed Sunday dinner with the Brunsons, Corderos, Sikes and McGee's. I love the Brunsons red kitchen!