We don't need no stinkin'...

Hurricane!!! Kensley and I enjoyed the calm before the storm. The water was much rougher today than yesterday - red flag. We played just on the shoreline and admired crystal clear waters and agitated seas. Be nice to these beaches, Isaac. They are my favorite!!!

Trip to Ohio

This year, we road tripped up to TN to visit with some Marlatt-Jackson's and then headed up to Ohio to visit Grandma and Grandpa. In an added bonus, we got to hang with Uncle Dave, Aunt Barb, and company - which meant there was fudge to be had!

 

Lou Ellen Marlatt

4th of July

The Wheeler's joined us this year for fireworks at the beach. It literally was the largest-spread show that I've ever seen. It spanned about 8 miles and we could see (some better than others) fireworks all over the pinch.

This is us - acting like we like each other... ;)

 

Lou Ellen Marlatt

I didn't quit...

I just took a break from "blogging" (sporadic mobile-posting) to enjoy my summer and move.

...Move classrooms that is. I have the wonderful opportunity to leave public education for a while (hopefully not forever (and ever)) and teach at Kensley's school. I love how advanced their curriculum is and how children are brimming over to soak it all up. I am still cheering for those of you out there who are in public education. I am really cheering for you!

Here are some fun pictures from the overall summer. Nothing special, just fun. Yes, Kensley is huge. She had nothing but a growth spurt all year long!

 

Lou Ellen Marlatt

"Beaver" Fever

Recently, Kensley came to me and asked me to help her find a Justin "Beaver" song on her iPad. After some back and forth, I realized the song she wanted wasn't in her collection. She asked me if I could "get" it for her. I informed Kensley that it needed to be purchased, meaning it costs money, and inquired if that one song was worth breaking open her piggy bank. Without hesitation, she excitedly raised her little fists to her face and squealed "yes, thank you" like the tween I suspect she could be.
Giddy with her new awareness, I army-crawled into Kensley's bedroom and found her soaking up as much Bieber as she could. This is the exchange thereafter.