Welcome back and happy Tuesday! Last week wasn't too bad with the start of school since we had a mini vacation first and then a short school week to ease in, but this week they are hitting us hard with lots of homework, sports practice, snack-bar duty, back-to-school nights and endless forms to fill out. Not to mention my work schedule is insane right now and I have a couple dr. appointments lined up to prepare for medical leave. I can't wait for this current week to be over.
Before that can happen though let's take a look at last week:
Today we rode roller coasters all day at Six Flags in Vallejo and then made our way through the wine country towards Santa Rosa to Safari West where we stayed the night.
What a packed full day! We started our morning with a safari jeep tour which was pretty amazing-- so many African range animals to see and it's a conservation breeding place too which means lots of babies. Next was a college tour at Sonoma State for Justin who is checking out his options before applying next year, and lastly, not far from there, was the Charles Schultz museum which was a fun place to check out. He lived in Santa Rosa and his wife went to Sonoma State. Justin in particular is a huge Peanuts fan but, then again, who isn't?
Day 228- Tuesday, 8/15/17
We're back in West Sac and have one day left before school starts. I wonder how much longer these beauties will be green. School may be starting but fall isn't here just yet. I think they have at least another month before they turn their golden fall color.
Here we go! Back to school it is for these two. Justin is a junior in high school and Brandon is in 8th grade. Time to crack open those books and learn some new skills.
This is what John has been doing with our tomatoes. He's made at least 5 batches of salsa so far and they are a hit. We really only have a few tomatoes left on the vine so that may be it for this season. Later, after Tyler's ride along for EMT school, he went out with his friends and their coach from years past. This is the last time they'll all be together before some start heading back to school. I harvested this picture from Instagram. Such a good group of guys!
Day 231- Friday, 8/18/17
TGIF and cheers to the weekend! Don't ask me why we're in the garage but, hey, whatever works ;0)
Dinner plans quickly changed from steak to pizza when John messaged to say he was held up at work and not to wait on him for dinner. These two didn't seem to mind and our steak dinner was a better fit the next day when everyone including Tyler was home. At least we could still squeeze in some s'mores as a family which was a nice treat.
Wait one more!
August's Family Photo
We had such a fun time on our Safari tour and didn't even have to go to Africa. It's so crazy this place is so close to home but feels a million miles away.
That's it for now. See you next week.
Busy week! Justin is checking out colleges - crazy!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun little trip before school starts. What a cool Peanuts museum! We love them too! Crazy college tours again! Hope the beginning of school went well!!
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