Cainan decided that this year he would like to go to the Homecoming Dance. It was outdoors and they had to wear masks, but I am glad they had the dance. The weather was unseasonably warm which was great. He went with a wonderful group of friends. Finley elected to go bowling with friends instead
We are in project mode around here. I have recently restained our side front porch after months of contractor wear and tear and brought it back to life with a nice deep red color that matches our doors. And then I painted two old Cracker Barrel Rockers that we had. They had a hard life especially while we were living abroad, but thank you to Chalked Paint and outdoor poly, we brought them back to life for next season. I love how they turned out.
Our most recent project is complete. We had the contractors build us a nook on the outside of the pantry where we wanted to put a large bookcase. Mat cut all the pieces, I stained them and then he and I assembled them this past week. It is beautiful. I already have 400 books on the shelves and room for more. It is such a statement piece right when you come into the house
Almost 9 months after we ordered our Range it finally arrived! It was like Christmas in our house to see them put it in place and then get it hooked up. Finley and I didn't waste any time baking our first cookies in this bad boy. Even Cainan wanted to help cook dinner. I love it
Last year for 17 weeks we did twice a week Covid testing on our students in our district. That Covid testing has returned this year. Since it is definitely not over, our district felt this was a good way to help keep our students and staff safe. Now there is also a test and stay program for everyone who signs up for weekly Covid testing so the numbers sky rocketed for participation. We have over 1000 stuents in our very small district participating!
This year Finley decided she wanted to try and sell some of her fan art at the Boston Comic Con. She applied for a table in the spring and got one. So this past weekend Mat and I took turns hanging out with her at her table. She was a superstar. She talked to everyone who came to the table and sold a ton. She ended up making $1000 in three days. We were blown away. She sold out of so many of her things. We were so so proud of her
Today is the first day of school in our small town. Finley and Cainan are both starting high school today. 9th grade here they come!
