Just a brief catch up

Well, school starts on Monday and once again I'll be busy enough so that I can barely catch my breath but it has been so much fun getting the new program up and running! Things are falling into place and we will be ready to go on Monday.

Meanwhile, the weather has been much nicer since it started to cool off. The 9 or 10 days of summer we had, (9o degrees and 90% humidity) were oppressive and many folks felt that they would have preferred the rainy June and July over the heat and humidity. For me, it's coming up on "sweater weather"...my favorite time of the year.

Once again, I am holding my own. All my testing has finally been finished and I think it's safe to say that I'm in remission again. It's a good feeling, my friends and I want to thank all of you for your good wishes. I love each and every one of you very dearly and because of you all, my life is so much fuller!

The Last Hurrah

Taylor holding the bag

This one is going to be one classy dinner date someday! You should be proud, Steve...

Since Taylor and Shelby have to start school in a week, their Auntie Di took them on a mini-vacation after they were here visiting with the old folks. They had a great time as you can see.

Beach Pics

Clouding up at the end of the day

Shelby enjoying her book

A Day at the Beach

We took Wednesday afternoon and went to the beach for a few hours to see the "sights" that one can see at the beach, to relax and and to read. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. According to the the kids the beach we went to isn't even one of the best but so far I kind of like it and best of all, I KNOW HOW TO GET THERE!

Here's a pic of Taylor just kind of zoning out in the sun.

Just some sunbathers....the lighthouse off in the distance actually sits on the beach in front of Southern Maine Community College where I teach.

More random sunbathers and the ocean

Shelby and her blue tongue from the Gatorade

Time to change position...it was a nice afternoon and like I said, we saw a few interesting sites.

Vacation Week!

This week has so far been one of the best of the summer. While Taylor was here a couple weeks ago with me and we had such a great week, just the two of us, I've got double the pleasure and fun this week, with Taylor and Shelby both here this week. We've done quite a bit of "stuff", and had some great discussions. We've been shopping, to see Harry Potter #6, shopping, to the beach, shopping, and oh did I mention, we've been shopping? Tomorrow, we're going to Boston to let Shelby experience some of the things Taylor and I did last month. And yes, we might even do a bit of shopping. Thursday, we will help my friend Beth find a dress for her son's wedding and Friday, possibly more beach time. We have had movie afternoons, and afternoons where we've just spent time together reading. It's been a great week and as usual, "auntie" is enjoying herself to the fullest. Thanks girls!

"Upta Camp"

Shelby and Taylor on vacation....they are just too cool for words! Next week they will be back here for another "vacation" with their old "auntie"....I can't wait!