huh?

summer is over. what??? where in the world did it go?? we are making a long weekend into a mini vacation for the kiddos and I took 2 weeks off work (one to spend with them before school starts and one to try and get a routine started)

I finished summer school last week. and got an A. SO excited about that!
we had a visit with my brother, although not the reason I wanted him to come, he was here for 10 days. The kids were really sad when he left. and he was too.
its been 3 weeks since papa passed away. most days are pretty good but some catch me off guard and its a little harder. Sis still asks lots of questions so its an ongoing discussion.  

my papa in TX isn't doing very well. He fell in his garage and my grandma didn't know it. we aren't sure how long he was out there but he is home from the hospital and in his own bed so he's happier.
mom is strugging to balance traveling to see him as often as she can, and taking care of my grandma here, who FLIPS out every time mom leaves.

but, all in all, life is good :)