A recent family photo

 

A loacl day care recently visited dh's firehouse.  Here is dh with the lass in front of the engine. 

 

 Dh showing off his gear for the class.  He wanted to send pics for his fire company website but told me I didn't need to send them that one.  I told him, "Oh, I didn't take that for THEM anyway!"

 

 

 Nicole and I had gotten this funny idea for an advertisement but unfortunately this was the only picture we could get because Lexi and Tyler were laughing so hard.

 

 

Tyler was sad to discover that his stuffed chocolate lab, also named Coby, was accidently left at camp after discovering a hole in the one bag.  A friend from church brought him back this weekend.   

 

And in more news..... I got the job I had interviewed for so now I will become an elite member of the working class..... or is that a member of an elite working class?    It wasn't the position I hoped for, but I got my foot in the door and it looks hopefull for further employment.  I am now a substitute for food service at our local school district.  I heard last year that the subs actually had work coming out of their ears so it would be nice to have 2-3 days a week at least to try and get ahead in finances.  I had wanted a job with the district to coincide with my kids' days off.

It's really weird because I got two letters from the district this week......each inspiring their own mix of emotions.  The first was for Lexi for kindergarten orientation.  That made me sad that my baby was going to school....my last one.   The other was for Nicole for freshman orientation to high school..... that just made me feel old!

Anyway, this year will be a very different one, to say the least.  I guess I better just buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Hahaha!! I loved that caption Denise, about not needing a calendar...haha! I totally get it. You are just so fun to read. Okay, first off, I think that family pic is beautiful. Seriously. You have a wonderful family and you guys look great. Secondly, congratulations on your new job! I always say you have to get your foot in the door and it sounds like you will get the hours you want. working along side your kids school time off is great. Oh I really like that pic of Norm and the field trip kids. Its so cute and a great shot for your kids to look at again someday to see how good their Dad was in giving his time to show little kids around. Your kids are cute as ever and I'm glad Ty got his little doggy back. Oh gosh, Freshman?! Eek. I know how you feel. Alyssa is starting 8th grade this year and she is turning 13 next month!! I feel old too...