August 2022

Happy August!  It has been a nice, warm summer and I couldn't be more happy about that....until I had to head back to work.  

Here's a pic of me and Lisa, friend and co-worker getting our paddle board on at Round Lake

It was such a hot summer and we did our best to enjoy these days at Battle Ground Lake.  It was extra awesome if we had the Smiths join us.

Such a fun float buddy!

You know we need to stop for snacks at Hockinson Market after a beautiful day at the lake.

I can't even talk about it.

This is what my August looks like.....every. single. August.  Once I head back to work for the school year, I'm putting in multiple hours of overtime every single night.  In a little over 2 weeks, I earned 80+ hours of comp time.  Not sure it's worth it, but if I have to do the work anyway, I might as well get 2 more weeks of vacation!

Back at work and loving it.  This summer our offices got new carpeting, but it was not complete by the time I started back at work.  I've been working out of boxes for over 3 weeks!

Someone turned 11 this month!  She is about to start middle school and looks more mature every day.  I love her so much!  In this pic, she is enjoying the peanut butter brownies she made herself!

Post church coffee date.

Birthday Girl and Grandpa

We gathered at a friend's house to enjoy a visit from the Christies, Jim and Jennifer.  Jim is known for being a real-life Top Gun instructor in a former career. We don't get to see them very often, but 'tis a good time when we do.

Still friends after 30+ years

Date Night with the Beardmores found us at Grassa (my new fave) and Waterfront Taphouse.

Dylan and I got a sneak peek at the new Mountain View High School after a football parent meeting.  These boys are so lucky to have a brand new building to attend.

This guy has been putting in the work on the football field this summer. I can't wait to see him compete after waiting all these years.

I got this text from Dylan while he was at his Freshman Orientation.  Where's Waldo Teague?

While I was at work, Teague treated the kids to the Clark County Fair for snacks, games and Tuff Trucks. All I got was this cheezy photo.....love it!

Me and Diesel. No, he's not enjoying himself in this pic, but I just love him so much.

Presley and I attended our church picnic with the Smith Family.  There were lots of activities and snacks with the most beautiful weather.

Highlight of the picnic was a selfie with Pastor Daniel.  Presley was fangirling for sure!

I've been wanting to create a birthday bulletin board at my school for years, but this year I finally made it happen.  Actually, Presley did all the cut-outs and Maddox actually put the board together while I was working, in trade for a ride to tennis practice.  He did such a good job!

Presley on the Birthday Board

Heading out for the 1st day of school

1st day of Junior Year

1st Day of Freshman Year

Heading out to the bus stop

First Day of Middle School - 6th Grade

First Day of Middle School

 

Here's a pic taken at my school during the first week.  Cutie on the right.

And off we go into the 2022-2023 school year!  Stay tuned next month where all the sports competitions start and I have to pick and choose between Track Meets, Tennis Matches, and Football Games.  I'm exhausted already!