“In school, you are taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you are given a test, that teaches you the lesson.” – Tom Bodett
End of summer activities – playing with the water slide one last time before putting it away and crabbing on the Seattle waterfront. Mr. D saw other people catching crabs a couple of days before so he was determined he’d finally catch SOMETHING. We did have a crab when we started pulling up the pot but it wiggled itself free before we could get it all the way. Dang!
The school district and teacher’s union didn’t come to an agreement until 11pm on Tuesday, the night before school was to start. But they did it. So it was back to school on Wednesday. Everyone had to pose for pictures. Cooper is in the featured photo. Here’s Simone.
Mr. D (2nd grade) and Miss O (6th grade – middle school!)
Rusty the crested gecko posed too 🙂 and the sign of the week.
Surprised By Joy 
I can’t believe it’s back to school time already. All the best for Mr D and Ms O!! Nice how you got all the pets in too. xo
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Thank you, Darlene!
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Your cat is so cute. So sad the holidays are over. I must admit i had the impression schools went back earlier, like us, in the States. Our schools in Scotland have been back for about 4 weeks.
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There are some parts of the country that go back to school earlier than we do. Yes, it’s sad to say goodbye to summer. Thanks, Brenda!
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Omg — Rusty! Hilarious! 😂
Fab first day photos…hugs to all! ❤️
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I’m so glad you enjoyed the Rusty sighting… 🙂 Fair play for everyone in the family. 🙂 ❤ ❤
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Cooper is contemplating his lonely days now that school is back in session!
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I think you’re on to something, Dana! 🙂
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Very pretty! School already!
Our Miss T started High School and she wasn’t looking forward to it, poor kid. I hope it will get better as time goes on. She’s in the marching band, plays flute. They’re at all the football games and doing well after having practiced hard for 2 band camp sessions.
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How exciting that she plays in the marching band. That’s too bad that she wasn’t looking forward to it — but I hope it turns out to be a great year for her!
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I hope so too. Marching band is going to be the thing that keeps her grounded through her High School years. She has a heavy course load planned, and will graduate with her Associates degree for college as well as her HS diploma. I think she well knows what’s ahead of her, and she just would like to skip ahead, have that all done and be able to start the higher degrees she wants to get.
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l am always sad at the end of the summer, but fall will bring us all new adventures!
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I couldn’t agree more, Cristiana!
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The kids look tan and happy and ready for school. Hope they had a good first week.
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Yes, I think they were ready and so far, so good! Thanks, Rebecca!
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Fun family portraits, but you’re MIA Wynne. 😊
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Ha, ha! Good one, Brad. I’m waiting for Rusty or Cooper to learn how to take photos and then I’ll sit for a portrait!!
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Cameras can be set on a timer, or ask a friend/neighbor. 😊
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Wynne, from water slides and crabbing to first-day-of-school smiles – you are absolutely winning at summer wrap-ups!! Your are the best of the best mom!!!!
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And you are the best of best encouragers! Thank you, Mary!
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Oh I love seeing those back to school photos, Wynne! Good luck to Miss O and Mr. D in the school year ahead.
And that quote is so true! Life is definitely a test.
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Well said, Michelle! Thank you!
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Ooh, the quote is a good one! Hope the kids have a great school year. 😊
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Thank you, Erin!! ❤
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Summer goes by quickly and so do those school years when you get to the end and look back. Time waits for no one and you are crushing the dash with your kids. Enjoy the new year and I love your weekly sign!
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Oh and I LOVE your weekly quote. So true.
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That water slide looks like so much fun! Thanks for sharing
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I’m glad to hear the Board and teachers reached an agreement! Love the first day of schools. Congrats on getting off to the new school year – we start on Tuesday. Best wishes to all our kids in this new year ahead! 💕🙏
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So lovely Wynne ❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing.
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