Transitions

It is hard to believe that we are quickly approaching the first day of school. For me as a teacher, late August and early September always mark the start of my new year! I officially started my new job today as a teacher mentor. I spent the day with a new kindergarten teacher who is absolutely delightful. We attended a professional development session at a sister elementary school and were able to get some great ideas for how to set up the classroom. We got back to the classroom and I was thoroughly enjoying putting books, blocks, and games away. As I turned to look at what we had accomplished this afternoon, seeing the sun pour in through the windows across the rocking chair and bookshelves, I did feel a small tug at my heart as I thought about all the wonderful late summer days I spent setting up my little learning community and preparing for my charges.

I will miss having my very own group of students, and my own classroom, but I am looking to this new phase in my career and growing as a learner myself!

We had a great weekend and were able to spend some time with friends last night. That always refreshes and renews us and we are very much looking forward to the days and evenings when we are entertaining and the laughter is ringing through our cozy home!

We'll be posting more pictures soon, as the house is being painted this week! Yay!

Hurray! Hardwood Floors!

These pictures capture the sequence of events that led to us walking barefoot across our beautiful hardwood floors this weekend! Much of the dining room boards needed to be replaced and special care had to be taken in placing wood down where we had removed walls. The floors look great and the hard work to meet this deadline was totally worth it - although Ross is looking forward to slowing the pace down just a bit! Next up on the to do list...painting.

Fabulous Finish Work

Ross's good friend Bob spent many evenings at our home completing the finish work in the house. Bob did an excellent job, it looks great and the walls are ready to be cleaned and painted. We are so grateful to our friends who have donated time and effort to help us make this house a beautiful home. We are especially grateful to Bob (and to Lori and little Ross, for letting us borrow husband and daddy!) for helping out with this big project!