Home-school Year Begun (and dealing with Expectations vs. Reality)

I started this post after our first week of school.  2013 school photos.

But, didn't write any of my thoughts.   

Thoughts about the year starting off shaky, 

with the expectations we all had about the school year 

colliding with the reality of each day.

But, on a similar note, my expectation of actually sitting down 

and writing out those thoughts didn't quite come in line with the reality.  

The reality that I never did that.

But, here are the photos of the kids, first day of school.

Home * September * 2013 

Kendall.  2 1/2 years old

Moira.  4 years old

Peyton. 5 years old

Gillian.  Almost 7 at this point

Anyway.  So.  There is the record of our school year beginning.  

With thoughts in my mind, but not much written.

So be it.

What's Left

I am not sure if there is much life left in this blog.  

But, for what it is worth, I'll post some pictures, in case there is anyone who cares.
And, just for me, because I like to look at pictures on my own blog.

We are excited for the school year to begin.
We had a great summer, staying fairly mellow and near to home.

ice cream making

Barbecue

hair cuts by mom

hair cuts by professionals

swinging

summer company from Spain

Carousels

zoos

Gardens

fishing

Wow!  Look what Auntie Kim hooked!!

Home Improvement

look at this man's garden!

Brother David's Wedding in Carmel Valley to Tisha!

New grass!  Playing in the sprinkler!