New Beginnings 2019

Rachel and Jackson went back to school on August 1st this year.  Rachel is now in 7th grade and Jackson is in the 4th.  I was able to go to Jackson's Meet-n-Greet to meet his new teacher, Mrs. Bell. She's new to our school this year but so far Jackson really likes her. He's wearing his cub scout uniform because he sat in the cafeteria for a couple of hours with his leaders trying to 

recruit new members.  

And this was the first day of school.  This summer he was really nervous about 4th grade, 

but he got over that and has done really well so far.  

And I wasn't there when Rachel left so I made her take pictures with her friend, Bella.  

The weekend after Jackson's birthday, we went to the Dude Perfect show for Jackson's birthday.  

That was a lot of fun and we had great seats!  

The cardboard cut-outs we saw ahead of time were very life-like!  

Jackson loves Panda, of course. 

And many of you know, I made a HUGE change in my life this past month.  I quit my job of 16 years and started something new.  This was my last day at Holder Properties.  I meant to take pictures of more of the others, or at least get a group shot, but I forgot... These are two of my closest friends, Kim and Ryan...just as I was about to pull out for the last time.

My last day was on a Thursday and I started my new job at on Monday.  I am working at a high school in Cobb County as a Records Clerk.  It's an entry level position but I get all of the kids' breaks off as well - which is what I really wanted.  I was hoping for something a little less stressful and that is definitely not the case.  The first week was bad...really bad.  But this past week I think I've finally turned the corner.  It's not quite as bad as it was...

This was my first day going to school - I took pictures like I make the kids take on their first days...

And this was when I got there for the first time.  

It's been a crazy few weeks.  We're almost through the first month of school.  The kids are liking their classes and getting in the swing of things.  Rachel started the new swim season two weeks ago and Jackson starts a new soccer league tomorrow.  Things are busy - as always!