Been 2 Long?

According to everyone in my family, it has been way too long since my last post. Honestly, I've been trying to enjoy my so called summer, before I have to start back next week. It's amazing how fast the summer goes by. I technically wouldn't even call it a break. I'm sure you're wondering what I have been up to these past few months. So here's a mini break down-

1. Floating Trips to the River

Several of my friends thought it would be a great idea to invest in some canoes, so we have been able to go to the River a couple of times this summer, before it got to dry and too hot. I love floating! There's just something about being on the quiet river, sitting in the front, not looking at anyone else or worrying about anything! It's a blast!

2. Trip to the Beach

Mom and I loaded up our stuff, left the house at 4:30 AM and headed to the beach. It was nice to be able to spend some quality time with my beautiful mommy. Even though I still live at home, we hardly ever get to see each other, because of our different schedules. We went to Gulf Shores, AL. The oil was there, and we got quite a bit of rain, but we still had a wonderful time. As always, we ate at some of favorite restaurants, went to Target, and spent some time in the sun by the water. AND we made it home in record time this year! Thanks again mom for a wonderful trip!

3. Expensive Dog

Dogs are like children, and when they're sick- you have to take them to the Doctor. For the past year of so, my poor baby has had problems with her ears and eyes and NO doctor around here can figure it out. She is starting to get older (She'll be 9 this month) and I just need to except that, but she has always been SO healthy her whole life. So, we have been on trips to different vets and spent many dollars at each one. But she's worth it!

4. Birthday Party

I was in charge of throwing a birthday party for one of my friends. We had it at Sassy's, on the patio. It turned out great and was very surprised! Surprise party's are the best!

5. Celebration of 40 wonderful years

My parents 40th Wedding Anniversary was this past Saturday, so we had a small get together at my Aunts house. She prepared a wonderful meal and baked a delicious cake. It was nice to be able to spend time with my family and I got to meet my brothers girlfriend, Jennifer.

6. Decorating a Classroom

My intern teacher invited me to help decorate her classroom and it was a blast. But let me tell you, there's a lot of time and effort that goes into that! And it definitely works out better when you have some extra hands, so I will hopefully be doing some recruiting next year when I'm decorating my first class! (If I get a job)