goodbye summer

summer is coming to a close and a new chapter is beginning. august has been a very busy month for us. peter has been working a lot lately during the night shift which is keeping him very busy and tired! we are looking forward for things to settle down and to resume normal sleeping schedules. here are a few updates:

• shaun & liz, peter's sister, delivered a healthy baby girl last week, inez catherine. she's a beauty and we're thrilled to have a niece! if only we didn't have an ocean separating us : (
• i began work as a full-time 1st grade teacher at the DOD school (military school on post). I've been decorating, preparing curriculum, and making a little "home" for my kiddos. i'm looking forward to the start of the school!
• i can legally rent a car now. thanks for all the sweet birthday wishes. i had a nice, relaxing day. i missed you all, but was thankful to have so many dear friends and family from far away (and here too!) i'm a lucky girl.

aside from the hectic schedules, we've been doing really well. i am very thankful for a job and am excited to be with little guys again--they help me see the world in a better way. i'll try to be better about blogging more regularly!