First Day of School!!!

Yes, it's that time of year again! The girls were off to their first day of school this morning. Mad was super excited to be a first grader and stay ALL DAY at school. Plus, she LOVES her teacher Miss Cain. Lauren was nervous but she too is excited to have Mrs. Maire and some of her friends in her class. Plus, she is in a new hallway which is big stuff! The girls picked out their outfits last night and told me what they wanted in their lunch for the first day. It's pretty exciting around here! Ryan had to wear his backpack today to school too but he has about a month before he is off to preschool....but he wanted to wear his to school today too!!!

A Simple Reminder....

It's been six months since the tornado came down our street. Most of the houses have been repaired and fences and whatnot replaced. It's hard to find evidence of that amazing night when you drive down the street now....except for this tree. This tree use to be a full tree and the tail of the tornado sliced right through it on it's way down our street. Now it looks more like a "V" instead. Perhaps "V" for victory?!? For those of us here it stands as a simple reminder of the great mess that storm made and a reminder how through it all not only did everyone survive the storm but neighbors became better acquainted too! I like to drive by the tree and reflect on that eventful night and am thankful we are all well.