Lately...

So Norah had her first full week of 4th grade and I had my first week in the tiny twos room! Both were a success! Look at this sweet gift a little one brought in to us on their first day...too cute!

Norah had her first soccer practice and she really liked it! There are three girls on her team and the rest are boys. The coaches seem great and it is going to be a fun season. They do a little devotion at each practice which I think is really cool.



Jeff had to go to Florence for work so he went to Darlington and took a picture of the house I grew up in. It is such a cool house...and yes, it is pink! Would love to go inside and see the back yard area. Lot of memories in that house!

Friday we decided to have family night as with all we had going on in the week (seriously the week was a blur we were so busy!) We headed to Market Commons and went to a movie, ate dinner at PF Changs, explored for Pokémon, and hit up the bookstore.

We saw the movie "Kubo and Two Strings" per Norah's request. So I know it has gotten great reviews and the animation will probably win awards...but Jeff and I did not like it. Norah said it was okay but not what she was expecting. I thought it was intense, dark, and creepy...not a "fun" movie I was hoping for so I would not recommend going to see it in theatre.

I loved spending time with Jeff and Norah...our family time is the best time and I always feel refreshed after it!
Well we heard it was National Dog Day or something so we couldn't leave out our fur babies...Darcy and Finn. They desperately need haircuts...but they are so precious!

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Books...

I got on a really good run with books lately...here is the latest reads.

"Eight Hundred Grapes" was a good, solid book. It was predictable but an easy read. I hear they are making this into a movie and I can totally see it as it reads like a movie to me.
Okay...so after reading Stephen King's book "11/22/63" which is seriously one of the best books. I knew I needed to try another one. So I read "Mr. Mercedes" which is listed as crime fiction. I really go into this book. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes a thriller. So of course as soon as I finished...I rushed out and got the second one in this trilogy...

"Finders Keepers" is the second book in the series and I liked it as much as the first! So of course...the last book is out and I rushed to get it but...

The third and final book in the trilogy is "End of Watch" and I did not like it as much as the first two. It had some good points and of course the writing is great...but it was a little to far fetched for me. So the first two were awesome...third one is meh.

Then I got the new Daniel Silva book, "The Black Widow" and loved it! It starts off with a lot of names/places, etc. so you have to pay attention. Then it picks up and I thought it was so smart, fast paced, I loved the characters, and basically a great book! So highly recommend. You do not have to have read any previous books by him to read this one.

Well I'm trying to get in my new routine so not sure what my next book will be but I'm kinda wanting to stay in the spy genre but I have other books on my list at the library so we will see!

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Lately...leg issues, school, and a new job!

The leg drama won't stop. I messed up my leg playing tennis...played on it awhile but was in a lot of pain (even when I wasn't doing anything but sleeping.) After some convincing I went to ortho doctor (luckily I play tennis with his wife so he saw me right away.) It is a stress reaction with my bone in lower leg. Anyway...I took some time off...played and it was bad again...took time off...then played and it was bad again...are you seeing the cycle. Plus got new shoes, played in compression sleeves, etc. So today I play after over a week off and it starts hurting again! So frustrating! So we will see what happens next.

Anyway, onto some fun stuff!!! Norah and I made it to Charlotte this summer and as always had the BEST time! We stay with my friend Christie and it is always a blast.


We got some back to school shopping done for Norah too while there! Such good deals!

Once we got back in town...Jeff and I squeezed in a date night...we went to Chive Blossom and it was so good!! Yum!
Jeff's mom and both brother's family came into town and we hung out with them during the week at night. One night Norah took my phone and walked on the beach...these next three pictures were taken by her! No filter...beautiful!


Norah and I taking a selfie! Love my sweet girl!
Jeff and his two brothers

We have had some boat time along with pool for the end of summer...



Watching from our boat as our friends pull Norah and Ellie on the tube!


Then the big day came...Norah started 4th grade! I cannot believe it! We had a really great summer and stayed super busy. I enjoy every moment with Norah so it is sad to share her with the school...but she is loving it! She really likes her teacher and so far it is going well! :) This was her first day pic!



Also I was obsessed with the Olympics! I love it! I was really sad to see it go as I loved watching sports like volleyball, swim, triathlon, etc. that I normally do not see...but at least football will be starting soon to fill the gap!!

Well I got a job! I was planning on subbing at the preschool...just like last year...but they had a last minute spot to fill so I literally got the job on Saturday and started today. I'm the assistant in the 2 year old room. I'm very excited as I love being with kids everyday and the schedule is perfect for me. I am looking forward to a great year!

Well I'm using Jeff's computer for this post as my laptop officially died. But a new one is on the way so I cannot wait for it to arrive!

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Lately...leg issues, school, and a new job!