School Days

It's been a little while now since I've been in school and had my first day of the school year, but today I'm thinking about my beautiful nieces and nephew as they started back to school today.  Well the little one still only goes to day care just a couple of times a week.  I know they were really excited and even a little nervous about the first day of school, and I'm wishing that the day went very well for them!! I know it was always such an exciting time to get ready in your new clothes and have your new school supplies, and then go to school to see what friends are in your class.  Oh so exciting! 

What I'm happy about today is that I am able to look back on this past summer and know that I was able to spend a few wonderful weekends with my sister and her family and enjoy precious time with my nieces and nephew.  On one of their visits, we went to the Houston Children's Museum, which I think they really loved!  It was a fun-filled day for sure.  Upon another visit back home, we went to the pool and beach.  I loved getting to see them swim, especially the little one that's only 2!  She picked up swimming so fast and turned into a little fish in the water.  Just precious!!  We also spent the 4th of July with them, which included fishing and fireworks.  I love them so much, and I'm so lucky that we created so many wonderful memories this summer! 

This was at the Children's Museum, in the Kidtropolis City, where they "had to get jobs", then they learned how to fill out deposit slips to deposit their paychecks, and then learned how to use a bank card to withdraw money.  Good lessons while playing!

His job was a security guard at the bank.

Her job was a forensic detective.

Climbing the Power Tower.

Then there was the little one, who was having a ball!  She was busy busy all day so enchanted by all of the activity that she wouldn't even hardly look up to take a picture. haha

She finally looked up for a second in this one, so I could get a shot of that sweet face!

POOL and BEACH TIME:

4th of JULY

Love them so much!!  Happy 1st Day of School!

Tara

New Rugs

Okay, you know I've talked about how I would like to start adding more accents and layers in our home.  Well, I'm starting to do that, but very slowly.  Baby steps here!  I've recently gotten these new accent rugs to add around our home in spots such as in front of the kitchen sink and the front entryway.  

(Got this one in a 3x5)

(again, this one is a 3x5)

(We got this one in the green and as a runner)

Like I said, I'll get there slowly!  Maybe even work my way up to a big area rug!!!

Hope all of you have a fantastic weekend.

Tara

The Help

I finally got to see The Help last night!  I read this book last year in a Book Club, and it instantly was added to my all time favorite books list.  I was so attached to the characters and was so sad when the book ended.  I know a lot of you have probably read it by now, but if not, you MUST read it!  It is also a great book for book club as it definitely leads to great in depth discussions.

As for the movie, it didn't disappoint!!  They did a terrific job of staying true to the storyline in the book, which is greatly appreciated!  You never know what you are going to get when books are made into movies, but in this case, it was wonderful to see how they portrayed the characters.  LOVED it! 

I went with a group of girls to see the movie at Studio Movie Grill, which is a theater that also serves food and drinks.  It was a great time.  Nothing better than enjoying a night out with the girls for a good movie and wine!  of course there was plenty of tears and laughter!  Don't forget to have tissues handy.....well that is if you are a cryer like me. 

Tara