Today is Laura's first day of 1st grade. The first day of school was delayed by 2 days because of power outages, etc... from hurricane Irene. But, thankfully, our power was restored yesterday, and we didn't have to get ready for school in the dark. Needless to say, but delaying the first day has made Laura super excited to get to school and meet her teacher and see who is in her class.



Laura is a first grader!

Getting on the bus.

The rest of the week at Grandma and Grandpa's was pretty chill. Laura went to Vacation Bible School at their church in the evenings, and we got to spend lots of time with the grandparents that week.

Paul enjoying a powdered donut for breakfast. Yum!

On Friday we all went to the Penny Carnival in downtown Franklin at the park.

Laura and Paul wait to ride on the fire truck

Laura had her face painted while we waited in line. I didn't think Paul would want to stay still enough for that.

Sarah, hanging out.

The fire truck

Laura got to ride a pony

Everyone enjoying slushies.

Sarah wants some more slushie.

At the beginning of July Jeff had his two weeks of National Guard duty and the rest of us went up to Grandma and Grandpa's in Franklin, PA. We had a wonderful time.

First up was a family reunion, with (great)Grandma Harry ("G.G."), her siblings and all of their families. Though a there was a chance of rain in the forecast, we had beautiful weather at the Oil City Boat Club.

Paul enjoying some watermelon. He ate atleast 3 pieces. Yum!

Laura and 'G.G.'

Grandma Bonnie, Cousin Cody, and his friend enjoying the river.

Uncle Dave, Sarah, and Grandpa Jeff enjoying the rocking chairs.

Cousin Amy playing a little ball with Paul and Laura.