Back to Reality!

School is back in session! I took some time off of work last week to get the kids back to school and enjoy the peace and quiet in the house.  I do love this time of year.  J started middle school and MJ is now a sophomore in high school.  J came home from school on the first day and loves being in middle school. She loves having a locker and changing classes.  She is also looking forward to joining Drama Club.  She is my drama queen. HAHA!

MJ, well what can I say, he is in his complaining phase. He claims none of his friends are in his classes and he doesn't get to sleep in anymore.  Teenagers....UGH!!!  He is playing football again this year so he is enjoying that and he is happy that all of his classes are right by his locker so he doesn't have to carry numerous books all over the school.  Again...teenagers...UGH!!!

Last weekend we went camping in Apple Canyon Lake with friends for the last summer vacation trip.  It was alot of fun and the weather was perfect.  It has finally cooled off here in Illinois. We have spent most of this summer in a heat wave and drought. Our poor grass looks so dead.  But the weekend was perfect.  Our friends have a pontoon boat so we went on the lake for the day and went tubing and just relaxed.  It was great spending some time away together with friends!

The Girls!

MJ tubing!

Our guard dog...Smokie!

Have a great day!

Lulu