Better Late Than Never

Okay ladies . . . after many attempts at posting a blog, thanks to Laura's help I am finally successful. I will admit that I have been off of the home computer for a few weeks since school has started. I will promise to be a more faithful blogger now that I know what I'm doing!

I can't believe summer is over and I've already been at work for 15 days! The Doty's had a terrific summer. I spent a weekend antiquing in OH with my sister and some friends. It was a lot of fun and the first time my sister, Laura, has ever left her kids overnight. It was a huge step! My whole family also took a vacation to Lake Michigan. We all stayed in one house on a 4 acre wooded lot. It was terrific! The picture is of Maggie and Drew in a tree that all of the kids loved to climb. (all except Maggie, of course) We spent most of our other days this summer swimming at Mom's pool and hanging out with friends. The kids have changed so much this summer. Maggie isn't a baby anymore. It makes me a little sad. Did I mention the fun day we had at the Prusiecki pool??? What a beautiful place they have and what fun for the kids. It was Drew's first experience with a diving board and boy did he love it! The next pictures are from that day.

I started a new job this year at my school as a Title I teacher. I will be working with students that are 1-2 grade levels below in both reading and math. We are assessing all of the kids in the school right now and finding the students that qualify. It is so different than how most of my beginning of the school years have been. Not much stress and I bring nothing home! I know that will probably change once we start seeing kids, but for now, I love it!

I hope all is well with everyone's families. Thanks Laura for your help with the blog. I agree that we need to be better at writing! I'll do my best!

Love you all,

Jennifer