June 20 - A Momentous Day!

June 20 is a momentous day in the Baker family! One year ago today, our furriest, lickiest family member joined us, and we can't imagine life without him now!

But that's not all that makes this day special - today is the last day of school. Cameron finished classes last week and has been taking tests all week, but Annalisse finishes today for good. We are all a little bummed that school is over for this year. It's been a great year for both kids, especially Annalisse who enjoyed her teachers and her friends very much. It's probably also been a pleasurable year for Cam (we wouldn't know because he does say), but there were a couple of bumps along the way until he got on track academically. There was one teacher in particular that he made a connection with this year, and the rest were really good about keeping me in the loop with his progress. Can you believe that three years from now we'll be celebrating his high school graduation?? Wait! Wasn't he just going to kindergarten?

To top the day off one of my co-workers is having a bark-a-rita party at noon. We'll all bring our dogs along to her fenced-in yard and drink margaritas while they run around and tire themselves out. The weather this week has been crappy, so I'm hoping it will clear up by noon. The more margaritas we drink, the sunnier it will get anyway. The best part is she's my neighbor so I can walk home afterward!

So here's to a fun Friday and a weekend of working in the yard. I'm determined to get the back garden in shape (but if it rains I'll be forced to take a nap...pray for rain)!