Last Jump in the Pool

Summer will really be over when the pool is closed. We jumped in one last time. Mackenzie and I got pushed. And yeah, we still have those beautiful bathing caps from my chemo days.

First Day of School

Christina left for the bus to Berner Middle School at 7:35. John and I walked with her but told her when it's snowing and 20 below she's on her own!

The triplets start 5th grade! Courtney sported some wild looking hi-tops, Matt got dirty before the bus even got there and Mackenzie wore her lucky cow earrings.

Here's Matt's feeling about school:

Last Day of Summer

Boo hoo. Enjoyed the last day with a wiffle ball game, a bike ride, tennis, and buying last minute school supplies. Christina was hysterical crying and we turned the house upside down when she misplaced her class schedule. We knew this would happen eventually, but we didn't even get to make copies of it before it was lost!
We'll end the day with a fire out back and ice cream from the Mr. Softee truck. mmmmm

Conklings Conquer the Mile!

Christina finished under eight minutes, Mackenzie ran the whole way without stopping, and Matt did really well. Karen did a little over 6 minutes. Not the best time ever, but great just the same. GO CONKLINGS!

Fire Island Lighthouse

We usually start the summer with a trip to the lighthouse but this
year it's the end. Aunt Bette joined us and we hiked to Kismet for
lunch with LOTS of interesting sights along the way!

Gettin Ready for Middle School

Can't go wrong with neon green nails!