So, I know you've been dying to find out how the Bennett crew has done on their summer projects. I'm here to tell you that we're coming right along! I can't exacty remember what all I said we were going to do, but here's a list of what we HAVE done :)
Tyler has a new twin loft bed w/appropriate mattress and is enjoying it! It took over 5 hours to put together! It was a birthday present from Nana and Grandaddy! He loves it! It's a space saver in the room and he's growing into being a "big boy"!
A retaining wall has been built around our well head area. Landscaping is still underway, but the hard part is finished. Big thanks to Gary for all of his help! We couldn't have done it without him!
Travis installed over 130 feet of gutter shields! yay!!! No more gardens growing in our gutters :)
We toured the Southeastern US and had a blast! I didn't run the peachtree rd race this year...but there is always next year :) I really think it was for the best. Travis ran and did great! He finished in just over an hour. He's now training for a half-marathon in November. I'm pretty sure he's lost his mind.
Travis turned 35 and we had a great get together at the house! What fun!!
While we were out of town we had 2 pine trees removed from our front yard! That was a HUGE task! Thanks to Richard for all of his hard work and taking care of things while we were out of town. It was so nice coming home to this project already completed :)
I've only read 3 books this summer which is not near as many as last summers total of 15, but my 1st and 3rd books were a bit longer than my usual reads, so I feel like that has been part of the slow pace. I am going back to my quick paced books now, so I should be able to knock out about 3 more before school starts. Also, I have about 3 weeks less this summer so that definitely has an impact on the number of books I get to read. I don't read much during the school year. Too much math going on :)
And last but not least...my new journey that I am embarking on. Of course, I've done this before, but I am hoping this will be the last time! I re-joined weight watchers. I am using the on-line community this time. I am a lifetime member, but they changed the program and so now I am relearning all of the great stuff! I am 10 days in and I have lost 3 lbs. It's not bad at all. I can pretty much eat whenever and whatever I want...maybe not as MUCH as would like....but I just have to decide if the point value is worth the short taste satisfaction. The other major part of this weight loss plan is joining Curves. If you haven't heard of it, it's a womens gym with crcuit training. It's a 30 min workout with aerobic and strength training. Personally, I enjoy it. I get in, get it done, and get out. My kind of exercise. My heart is pumping and I'm sweating and I feel good afterwards. I am definitely not the target audience for this place. I a little embarrassed to say that the majority of the members are over 65 :( or are trying to loose over 100lbs. Not really my peer group, but I'm not really there to socialize :) I'm excited to see the inches and pounds come off. My goal is to loose 25 lbs. Should be a neat experience and you'll get to read all about it right here!!
Summer is winding down. Tyler starts kindergarten ACADEMY on Monday, July 25th. It's a 9 day program from 8-1130 am that introduces him to the routine of his new school. I can't believe it's so soon!! I go back full time on August 4th! I hope to be about 10lbs thinner by then :)
We still have a few projects to finish around the house...but overall, I'm satisfied with our summer. It has been short and sweet. Stay tuned as the new school year begins and our lives take on a different pace. I'm not ready for the change..but hopefully, we'll ease right into a routine and not have too much trauma in the process!
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