August 4, 2010 - Ella's First Day of Kindergarten!

Ella is looking cute, ready to go to school!
She's got her bus tag so everyone knows where she goes in the afternoon (to Mommy's school)!
Ella and Daddy, and a school bus following us to Lincoln Trail.
Walking in...
Here she is at the doorway to Mrs. Allen's room! This is where I started to tear up, so I couldn't take any more pictures!
She did so well and had a wonderful first day. She arrived safe and sound, albeit HOT (101+ temperature outside), to my classroom right on time. She ran to me and gave me a big hug, drank some lemonade and ate a snack, and played quietly while I taught the "big kids." I am so proud of her!

Fairfield Glade, TN - July 14-16, 2010

Chuck and I had a nice little getaway in Fairfield Glade, TN - otherwise known as nothing-to-do-ville.

We fed some ducks and fish,

played some mini-golf,
visited the Bee Hive,



found an "overlook,"


and went canoeing - twice.



We had a nice, relaxing time, but I don't think I would go back to this particular resort. While it was quite accommodating, and the jacuzzi was awesome, there just wasn't enough to keep me occupied!