BUT.... WE NEEDED TO TEST OUT THE PLAN.....
Monday, September 3, 2012
Testing, Testing....123. "Let's have a Paint War"
It is the perfect activity for a lazy holiday weekend. I LOVED the idea of a Paint War... and the kids were into it as well. We decided it would be a great deal of fun if we can set up a BIG paint war with lots of friend. We considered a "cousins paint war" but realized that the cousins who would actually participate in the fun...would only bring our group up to 5..... so we decided we would start planning a BIG paint war with friends and friends of friends....
BUT.... WE NEEDED TO TEST OUT THE PLAN.....
AND so the TEST began...
BUT.... WE NEEDED TO TEST OUT THE PLAN.....
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Finally- a new post.... Back to School
I say it every time I sign onto my blog..... IT has been SUCH a LONG time since I posted anything.
So.. nothing has changed. It has been 2 months since my last post. How ridiculous is that!
Summer was so uneventful for the Schmoll family. Obviously we went on a wet family vacation to Orlando.
After that we just kinda hung out here, at home, in the air conditioned house. Emily and I worked at summer school. It was only 15 days, and Emily enjoyed the kids. Once summer school was out.... the summer heat was in FULL motion here in St Louis. It was so hot, we just couldn't venture out too often.
We found our way to a couple of movies, and we went to the orchard to pick peaches and blackberries, and we hung out at home. I had a few fun photo shoots and a couple of weddings to photograph.
That is about it.... sad as that may be. It was just TOO HOT !
Now summer is over. (I am sad). School started last week and now the countdown to next summer will begin (167 school days). (Yes I am counting).
Emily and Jake are starting their Sophmore and 8th grade years. I can't believe that! Emily is so focused on school and she is so excited for the school year. Jake is, well, Jake. He likes school, he missed his friends and is excited to hang out with them again..... but he really enjoyed his video game/computer filled summer.
I am back in my office, already seeing the same "frequent flyers" that I saw last year ( yup, only day 2 and they are already visiting). My office partner is wonderful, she is fun to be around and I feel like she is always a wealth of knowledge. I know we are going to have a good year.
Well, I hate to admit it, but there is not much else to catch up on. I will try to keep updates more frequent....but no promises.
Here are some snapshots of the first day of school....
So.. nothing has changed. It has been 2 months since my last post. How ridiculous is that!
Summer was so uneventful for the Schmoll family. Obviously we went on a wet family vacation to Orlando.
After that we just kinda hung out here, at home, in the air conditioned house. Emily and I worked at summer school. It was only 15 days, and Emily enjoyed the kids. Once summer school was out.... the summer heat was in FULL motion here in St Louis. It was so hot, we just couldn't venture out too often.
We found our way to a couple of movies, and we went to the orchard to pick peaches and blackberries, and we hung out at home. I had a few fun photo shoots and a couple of weddings to photograph.
That is about it.... sad as that may be. It was just TOO HOT !
Now summer is over. (I am sad). School started last week and now the countdown to next summer will begin (167 school days). (Yes I am counting).
Emily and Jake are starting their Sophmore and 8th grade years. I can't believe that! Emily is so focused on school and she is so excited for the school year. Jake is, well, Jake. He likes school, he missed his friends and is excited to hang out with them again..... but he really enjoyed his video game/computer filled summer.
I am back in my office, already seeing the same "frequent flyers" that I saw last year ( yup, only day 2 and they are already visiting). My office partner is wonderful, she is fun to be around and I feel like she is always a wealth of knowledge. I know we are going to have a good year.
Well, I hate to admit it, but there is not much else to catch up on. I will try to keep updates more frequent....but no promises.
Here are some snapshots of the first day of school....
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Our Disney- Universal Vacation
The Schmoll family just returned from a VERY waterlogged Disney Vacation. I thought we were visiting the "sunshine state"..... but Not so much!
Our Disney Vacation was centered around Jake's 13th birthday. That was the plan, to celebrate Jake's birthday in the Magical Kingdom.
Day Two was our first day in the parks. We decided to travel to Animal Kingdom first, and planned to go to Hollywood Studios to enjoy dinner and evening fireworks. And off we went. And in came the RAIN. And the Rain stayed...... all day long. And we got wet. But we made the best of it..... and we had fun.
Day Three - thru Day Six..... Parks..... Rain.... Rain Ponchos.... wet shoes..... humidity.....soaked clothes...... shivering in restaurants.... AMAZING food....pruned toes....blow drying our shoes nightly..... Rain, Rain, Rain.
BUT.... we made the best of it. We rode rides, we wore our ponchos, and we took pictures with wet hair and wet clothes....every time the rain let up for a few minutes. Jake embarked upon the sorcerer's game in the Magic Kingdom. We visited portal after portal defeating the villains. It was a great distraction from the rain and the rides that were closed due to the lightening.
Day 7 we checked out of Disney and went to visit my parents near Tampa....returning to Orlando that evening to check into the hotel near Universal Studios. And it rained. (again).
Day 8 Our first day in Islands of Adventures.... we enjoyed breakfast in "Harry Potter World's -Three Broomsticks". The sun peeked through the clouds and we had a day without rain. We were amazed.
Sun in Florida---- who would imagine such a thing.
Days 9 and 10 were filled with rides in Jurassic Park, Comic World and Harry Potter World. We had fun.
Harry Potter World was pretty amazing. We sampled "Butterbeer" and Pumpkin Juice just like Harry, Hermione and Ron.
Day 11- packed the van and head out at 3am. Rowdy was a trooper and we drove straight through to home. We were all so happy to be home.
It was an adventure. A WET adventure that included lots of Dramamine, ponchos and mole skin for blisters.... Jake had a 13th birthday he will remember for a long time. All the memories will be good ones.... Once they dry out....
Our Disney Vacation was centered around Jake's 13th birthday. That was the plan, to celebrate Jake's birthday in the Magical Kingdom.
We planned and packed and prepared..... We packed sunscreen and sun hats and aloe. We booked all the reservations for special dinners and celebrations. And off we went.
Day One- we arrived in Florida and planned to spend our first evening in Downtown Disney shopping and dining.. The sun was shining and everything was wonderful....
Day Three - thru Day Six..... Parks..... Rain.... Rain Ponchos.... wet shoes..... humidity.....soaked clothes...... shivering in restaurants.... AMAZING food....pruned toes....blow drying our shoes nightly..... Rain, Rain, Rain.
Day 8 Our first day in Islands of Adventures.... we enjoyed breakfast in "Harry Potter World's -Three Broomsticks". The sun peeked through the clouds and we had a day without rain. We were amazed.
Sun in Florida---- who would imagine such a thing.
Days 9 and 10 were filled with rides in Jurassic Park, Comic World and Harry Potter World. We had fun.
Harry Potter World was pretty amazing. We sampled "Butterbeer" and Pumpkin Juice just like Harry, Hermione and Ron.
Day 11- packed the van and head out at 3am. Rowdy was a trooper and we drove straight through to home. We were all so happy to be home.
It was an adventure. A WET adventure that included lots of Dramamine, ponchos and mole skin for blisters.... Jake had a 13th birthday he will remember for a long time. All the memories will be good ones.... Once they dry out....
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