countdown

Since last Sunday the kids and I have been counting down until school starts. I don't know who is more excited me or them!
We visited both schools this week, met the teachers, walked around the campuses and at last all my fears were put to rest. I can confidently say that both Trey and Sam will be so happy and I can't wait for them to start. (and yes in the pic, that is her playground ON THE BEACH!)
Also I got to have a night out with Jim :), between his schedule and the commute we haven't hooked up much. So last night we went to his Faculty/Staff kickoff reception. It was fun. Jim was asked to do the opening prayer...it was a large crowd and for as they said "the new kid on the block" he spoke from his heart and I was proud of "Dr. Daichendt" :) (that's him on the large screen in the pic)
As for the house hunting we are still looking. We have bid on a few but they haven't been the right deals for us. So onward we press