August in a Nutshell

I know I said earlier that my goal was to update this blog 2 times a month....and then August hit and got away from me and here we are almost mid September and I haven't updated...so here goes! 

Tara and I took the girls to the Hudsonville Fair one night.  My original intentions was to take them to Ottawa County but that afternoon we had a little mishap with Adams boat getting a hole in the hull, and it turned into a longer afternoon than any of us anticipated.  Luckily for us there is always another fair around the corner in the summer.  We always went to Hudsonville when we were kids.  The Knoll Family would take us and it was always something that I looked forward to each year.  Grace loved the 4-H barns, especially the horse barns.  She didn't care it their heads or their rear ends were hanging out she was going to pet them all!  Jackie liked the rides, but she LOVED the games.  Even more when she as winning....she is named after Grandma Jackie after all. 

The good news is I got  new carpet...the bad news is the reason for new carpet is some bed bugs hitched ride home with me and though the would take up residence at my house.  I don't think so!  Gross!  Thanks to Orkin and my parents help, I think we have the problem under control.  Something I hope you NEVER have to experience but if you do call ORKIN...not cheap but guarantee to get rid them! I also was on jury duty for the month of August.  I ended up having to go in and actually got selected for a case.  It was a very interesting process.  It was a very difficult case for many reasons and I have thought a lot about it since.  It will be something that sticks with me for a long time.  I have a new found respect for the court system in this country, for how it works and for all of the people who help to make it work each day...but I am very glad that my part is done. 

I can't believe that school started this week.  I guess I am ready for it, and a more regular schedule.  It will be good to see the kids on a more regular basis.  I getting excited for our after school club to start and some new things that we are going to try this year.  Stay tuned..more to come on that later!  I am excited to welcome my cousin Ross home from Colorado next week and have him around a family functions!  Also, you know my favorite time of year is right around the corner...the most wonderful time of year....pumpkins and Halloween!