September 2021

 I'm doing my monthly check in to share what we've been up to and the things we are looking forward to in the weeks to come.  

It seems like the weeks are passing quickly especially since school has started up again.  We've been dealing with some illnesses with the kids but luckily it's not COVID but rather just a cold.  Germs are still spreading around the schools.  Speaking of school we are already past the midterm mark of the 1st quarter.  We are in the groove of school now and Marissa is also taking a drivers education course to prepare her for the permit test.  Just a few short months and she'll be driving!  

Brody started up his baseball schedule and he'll be playing for 2 teams again this Fall.  It's a lot of "running" to practices but it's fun to see him enjoy it so much.

We snuck in a quick weekend trip to Disney on Labor Day since we were able to get a special pass holder preview for their new ride at Epcot.  We are looking forward to our trip next month with the Holgrimson family.  

Last week, Tony and I rented a house in Anna Maria Island, Fl.  We enjoyed some time away from the work grind and did a lot of laying in the pool on a mat.  There's nothing better than some R & R!

Marissa in front of the new "Remy" ride

A rare moment 

Marissa & Avery taking a ride in Avery's convertible

Nease Football Games----Friday night lights for high schoolers!

Tony enjoying our new wheels during our vacation



XOXO

1st Day of 5th & 9th grades!

 Today is the first day of school!  It's a big one in our household as today is the first day of high school for Marissa!  It's very reminiscent of the first day of Kindergarten where I anxiously awaited her return on the school bus to hear all about her day.  I feel like that again today!  At least now she can text me and that's very helpful!  

We've kept busy this month with a trip to Disney, ice skating Sunday afternoon, hair appointments, closet/room makeovers!  Baseball season will be starting in the next few weeks and we'll be off and running to that so I've enjoyed our summer of being to have a bit more freedom!  

XOXO

Summer Minnesota Trip

Tony, Marissa and Brody headed to Minnesota to visit family and friends for a few weeks earlier this month.  They all had a blast and I know it was good to be with family again after a year apart!

 

Happy 11th Birthday Brody!

Wishing my Brody a very Happy 11th Birthday a little late on the blog!!!  This birthday was a little different because Marissa and Grammy were still in Minnesota so it was just the 3 of us this year.  Brody requested breakfast at First Watch, lunch at Chili's, going to the movies and dinner/golfing at Top Golf!  It was a fun day to celebrate my boy!