Denver

I traveled this week to Denver to visit colleges and attend a conference. How refreshing it was to see that part of the country where every college campus backs up to mountains. I love Auburn with all my heart but do wish I would have had a true college search. The students are so laid back, and the weather was perfect during our tours. Once the conference started, we had highs in the 30s and light snow. That made me want to come home! It was a long week away, but I learned so much. The bonus was staying with my AU coworkers and seeing all my admission and counselor friends. Jay and Ellie had a lot of bonding time.

I think its good to get away every now and then. Makes me appreciate all Jay does and realize how much I love my family.

I heading out for another week long set of tours on Sunday... This time to New Hampshire. I have never been to this area, nor heard of some of the colleges on the tour so it will be interesting.

Not sure the what the order will be... Some before my trip and then the different campuses!

Happy Fall!

I thought with less time in the office I would have more time to blog... Instead I fill the time with running errands and always plan to get more done than the day allows. Oh well, we are enjoying life!

We attended our first ever county fair. Ellie was in live with the animals. She wanted to stay in the petting zoo area the entire time, but I don't know that this one would pass any health ratings!

We also ventured to AU for the LSU game and lasted the whole game! I didn't set my expectations high for Ellie or AU but was pleasantly surprised with both. Ellie took a power nap in her stroller and had her picture taken by a few strangers. Let's hope she doesn't repeat this look freshman year at AU!

We took Ellie to her first "show" - Sesame Street Live! So cute, and so much fun. Next up - Disney on Ice in October. She sat through the 90 minute performance and wanted to watch it again. Makes me excited for Disney movies.

I can't believe we are about 1 month away from celebrating Ellie's 3rd birthday.

School Days

We started the new school year and I am most excited about being able to do carpool - oh, the small things that make the day easier! All is right in Ellie's world bc she is back with all her friends who weren't in school over the summer.

We are continuing with swim lessons and have now started gymnastics. Not sure she loves gymnastics as much, but we are going with it for now.

Yikes!!! Where did summer go?

Well, here we are at the end of another summer and the beginning of another school year. We squeezed in one last beach trip and were so excited to have our BFFs join us. We had 11 people in Paps condo which was crazy at times, but had so much fun!

Next post will catch everyone up on Ellie Mae and her new class at school. I have no excuse for not keeping my blog up to date now. I'm only working Tuesdays and Thursdays and am LOVING all the things I can do now with Ellie and friends!