Sunday, August 9, 2009

Summers End!

Today marks the last day of summer vacation for me. I go back to work tomorrow and I am actually excited to start a new school year. For 6 years I taught 3rd grade and loved it. Last year I had the opportunity to teach ESL (English as a second language) to 1-3 grade children and loved that too. I enjoy being around internationals and knew this would be right up my alley. Well, I got bumped from that position and was offered the reading specialist position at my school. So, this year I will work with students who need extra support in reading. I look forward to this new challenge as I say goodbye to my summer break. The summer has been full of fun and activity for me. Between traveling, teaching summer school and taking summer school myself, there was no time for boredom. Here are some highlights!





In June, my mom, Halle (my niece) and I headed for the beach and Sea World in San Diego!





We saw some penguins....I just love these little guys!!!


and of course......



we saw Sahmu! Wouldn't it be fun to swim with him and ride on his fins?!





just because I love flowers!



I am a beach girl so we had to stop by the beach one afternoon. What a cool sand castle this girl made!




we had fun touring some old ships in the SD Bay and found this old sailor!!


Then...it was on to Michigan for a week.



I was able to visit with my Aunt Joan and Aunt Karen and their families! We had fun and went into Detroit to see the river, Motown Museum (where Motown all started...pretty cool) and beautiful old homes and neighborhoods.



I also got to visit with my friend Kim and her family for a few days!




We had fun shopping, talking, cooking, and staying up late to play Farkle (a dice game)!





Carter, Kim and I



I was also able to reconnect with my brother Josh and sister Lindsey who live in MI. It was wonderful to catch up with them. I am so proud of them and love them lots!



Then of course, I spent time with my nephew Brody...what a cute little guy....



and my niece Halle...she is a little princess!



What did you do this summer?

6 comments:

Freddy said...

Thanks for sharing your summer, Julie. It is so neat to see how you love your family.

P.S. I didn't know that you had more siblings.

Freddy said...

That comment was from me, Kari, not from my Oreo girl. I forgot to log her out and log me in before commenting.

Lylah Ledner said...

OMGOSH>>>>>> you did it girl and look at you go! i LOVE this and the pictures and how beautiful you look!

I'm proud of you and can't wait to read/see more. Great pics, btw...

simply awesome!

love u...lylah

Amy said...

Hi Jules!! So so enjoyed all your pictures and thoughts... such a fun summer!! Welcome to bloggy world! Can't wait to hear more!

hugs.. A

kimmustard said...

Yeah Julie,
I am so happy for you, I love to linger with ya!!! I have had so much fun these past few weeks with you!
Love your blog- Good Job!!! :-)
Love ya,
Kim Mustard

kim said...

Hey Jules,
Thanks for sending me the link. I had no idea that you were blogging. You had quite the summer! I love the pics of us. It was nice to meet your brother & sister, too. Looking forward to lingering wit you (jut wish we could do it in person)!
Love you!

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