Hello! Well, we are right back into the swing of things 'round these parts. John just got back from his annual business trip to Tennessee and I just completed my first full week of school.

I'm still enjoying my kids and my coworkers, and I'm really feeling like a contributing member of the 7th grade team. We had Back to School night on Thursday and we had a great turnout. My partner teacher, who teaches Language Arts and Social Studies, and I presented together, which was nice to have that support. Students have recently been separated into their math classes and I'm glad we're getting into teaching and learning. I have high hopes for science, too, and hope the kids enjoy doing it this year.

In other news, this weekend has some things to look forward to. John is at work right now catching up from being gone, but tonight we've got a hot date to Cirque du Soleil at the Tacoma Dome. Tomorrow we're planning on Doin' The Puyallup fair with my sister and her boyfriend, and John's sister and her husband.

Also, while John was gone all of the furniture was delivered for our living room. We still need to get nightstands, lamps, and a full-length mirror, but we're getting there. Pictures to come when we assemble everything. Here's what we got:
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Dolce Tufted Headboard in Oatmeal (Target): $250
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Dolce Lounge Chair (Target): $127
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West Elm Organic Pintuck Duvet Cover and Pillowcases in Sea Spray: $120
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West Elm Narrow-leg wood bed frame: $299
I also got 2 72" white floating shelves to put under the high windows in our dining room. I'd like to put vintage plates, wine bottles, picture frames, John's mason jars, etc... and change it out for the seasons.

Very exciting and lots to look forward to! We are so thankful for where we're at right now.