Long time no post....

So, it has been quite awhile since I posted. Things have been busy...summer has officially come to an end for me. I was {officially} back to work last Friday. Today was a long day of sitting through district keynote speakers and realizing all the work ahead of us in the 2011-2012 school year. I can't believe this is my 9th school year! Time sure does fly. Eventhough I have been doing the school routine for quite awhile I still get those back to school butterflies if you will. I suppose I probably always will. As much as I hate to see summer end, there is something comforting about slipping back into a routine and looking forward towards new things.
This past weekend we went to the MN state fair...{a.k.a the Great Minnesota get together!}. Brylee had been talking about it for about a week before we went. She LOVED the fair...the bus ride to and from the fairgrounds, eating ice cream and other treats, riding the carousel and strolling down the midway, and seeing all the animals! Fun times indeed.
So, what is a post without pictures....here are some from the past few weeks. I just haven't had any motivation. But, I think I am back now...or at least I hope. Have a great last week of summer everyone!

Some park and everyday pictures

 {our little artist}

********************************STATE FAIR PICS*********************************

 {baaaaa}

 {piglets...so cute!}

 {YUM!}

 {sheep in their blankets...too cute!}

 {the daddy and Brylee walking picture...can never get enough of them!}

 {MORE YUMMIES!}

 {a lot of Goldy Gophers to win!}

 {Brylee scared of the haunted house}

 {waiting in line for the carousel}

 {all finished with the carousel}

 {playing in the bubbles}