First day at school,Vacation Day 2

What a great day! Went to school and got to start unpacking--first time in 3 years that I didn't have to move rooms...felt wonderful. My goals for today where to get rid of big ole computer desk and clean out filing cabinet. Well I was very worried about doing the computer---it was a nest of cords. I said a prayer to God for help to stay calm and not get frustrated. My prayers were answered!!! I got two of the filing cabinet drawers cleaned out and so claimed SUCCESS on my first day back. I even had some time to unload books, boxes, and part of the closet. I felt so productive.....hope tomorrow goes as well. Oh yeah-I also got to meet Nikki--a new member to our fifth grade team. She has been doing GE so I hope to get lots of ideas and motivations from her.

Now for a trip down memory lane to Vacation day TWO!!!!
This day was devoted to the family reunion Except for a great detour to Cake in a Cup. This is a bakery in Toledo that had won Cupcake Wars just days earlier. We got the tip from Tracy(Tony's daughter). Since it was cheaper by the dozen we all got to pick our favorite and then shared others. They were sooooooo wonderfully rich!

Mine was in the third row--middle:White Chocolate and madarin orange---Yummmyyyyyyy!

Here is a close up. Admire the large white chocolate nugget in middle and the coconut cooked into the top.  Uhoh I think I just drooled on the computer!
The people were very nice and talked about their experiences on the show. We were to cool to ask for their autograph or pic but look at the cute sig they get to display. Love this place.

Honestly I would go to Toledo again just for another cupcake!
Well I wasn't sure the day could get better but we headed on the park for the reunion. One wrong turn but we still got there early enough to share a cupcake with Jackie! She worked so hard along with Dean to put this together. Thanks again!
I admit much of this day was.....awkward! We have only been around this part of the family a few times over the last 20 years. But it was AWESOME to see Steve interact with his family. We blended in as time went by but didn't really know everyone until late in the afternoon! And we love them all!

What a group-----everyone was there except Nick and Wendi and her kiddos. Barb and Dean should be so proud. We are truly blessed.
After lunch and supper there we headed to a motel--any motel--Barb and Tony also had rooms so we had a late night chatting more.
Please note I did not say anything negative about the heat, or the biting BUGS!!!
I will post more pics later---I think we took 200 there on that day alone!!!
Smiles-Kathy