Goodbye Summer and Back to School

Cambrie went to her first Girls Camp when we got back from Utah. The boys made her a Welcome Home sign and hung it in her room, along with a goodie bag. She had so much fun, it was such a good experience for her. My memories from girls camp impacted my life, and I know the things she felt there will help her own spiritual growth. Thank you to all the leaders who took care of the girls! They're still talking about it.

Blueberry picking at our favorite Fleeman's Pick Your Own Blueberry Farm. I wish I could adopt the owners as my own, they're the cutest old couple and I adore them. We picked two gallons of blueberries...so good. We froze some, ate some, made some fruit pies and made jam with the rest.

Cambrie is swimming at Swim Atlanta, and hopes to be on the swim team there by the end of this month. We did A LOT of swimming before school started. Now, we're down to twice a week.

Lake Lanier with some favorite friends.

Mitchell and his best friend, Tycen.

The Olympics have CONSUMED us! We get nothing done, but it's such a fun family time for us. The kids get in to it and my boys are even convinced they're going to medal in every event when they're old enough. Mitchell screams along with everyone else, although I'm not sure he knows why he's screaming. GO USA!!!!!

Making strawberry and blueberry jam.

My kids started school this week. We got some clearanced Duncan Creek spirit wear at the open house...we're all set. I wasn't ready for them to go back to school, the thought of the CRAZY schedule made me cringe. However, I will say it's been quite pleasant. The kids are all happy with their teachers, and I get amazing things accomplished during the day. In a couple weeks, we'll be doing baseball, soccer, and swimming...that's when things get a bit crazy and I may change my mind about our new schedules :)

Cambrie headed to her first day of 7th grade.

Drew, first day of 3rd grade.

Max, first day of 2nd grade (and has the same teacher Drew had last year. BEST teacher ever)! And no, I didn't buy them both Georgia Bulldogs outfits on purpose. I actually took them shopping separately, and this happened to be what they both picked out. Not a surprise for Drew, a bit more surprising coming from Max. However, he picked out an Angry Birds shirt too...totally what I would expect from him ;)

Drew had a Pack Meeting/Flag Retirement on Tuesday. He worked hard passing things off over the summer, and it paid off for him...he received 14 awards.

And, I got my first pin.

Mitchell doing the scout salute (is that what it's called?) while retiring the flag. I can't get enough of that boy, he's my little shadow right now. I told George I'm not sending Mitchell to school...I'm only partly kidding. I can't even think about it...