Summer 2012

It's hard to believe that the summer is almost over. Hadley starts school next week (more on that later), and Eric goes back the following week. Where did the summer go???

We spent some time swimming this summer, in our backyard "redneck" pool (until the rain, leaves, etc. turned it into a swamp - yuck!!). And we went to the city pool / water park a couple times as well. Hadley likes the water even more this summer than he has in years past, so he has a lot of fun playing. In addition to pool time, and because it has been so stinkin' hot, some nights we just play in the water sprinkler to cool off.

Hadley did go to school this summer at TCS (Texoma Christian School) for the first time. Prior to that we were lucky enough to know Regina (GiGi) who had kept him in her home. However, she took the position as Preschool Administration at TCS, so we simply followed her there. So for June and July, Hadley went to school every day, and seemed to really like it. Eric and I both noticed immediately how much he seemed to be learning, and continue to be completely amazed at how his mind just absorbs (and then remembers) everything! I am excited (and a little sad too!) about him starting his first actual "school year" next week. We bought school supplies a couple weeks ago (*love*), and we have his lunch box, school bag, and nap mat ready. My little boy is growing up!

Eric is getting ready to start his second (and final) year of the Radiology Tech program at GCC. He will, most likely, be pretty busy this next year with clinicals (3 and then 4) days a week plus studying for his other classes. We are hopeful that one (or more) of his clinical experiences may lead to a job.

As for me, I am just staying super busy at work. The past six months have been, well, challenging, to say the least with everything I have been given to do. But, I do like that I am constantly busy, and I feel an enormous amount of job security.

So there is a summary of the goings-on lately. I wish we could have made to around to see all of my family this summer, and maybe even had a little vacation, but I am hopeful for that next summer.