10th, 7th, 2nd

 And just like that school is back in full swing.  Everyone is settling in, with the big takeaway that there is too much time inside:(  The kids have good teachers and will acclimate. I know they will have a great year.  We just loved loved loved the summer, and especially August, in which we spent the whole month together as a family.  Hersh reflected to me that he cant believe how quickly he is growing up--he is so sweet.  Lu has a big MS year ahead, with her bat mitzvah, lots to work hard and hustle for, and just the pains of early adolescence.  Patience, love, and firm guidance will get us through!  Sender is also missing the love and freedom of summer.  He is such a special guy.

DCL>OBX/12!

 Before I launch into my BTS post, let's take a moment to appreciate the end of the summer.  After Baja we had a lovely few days home, where the kids had a few days of just the three of them home while I worked.  Wild to have reached this phase.  The kids took a bike ride one day to get ice cream.  They werent pleased with the first option so they biked to a second spot.  Apparently Sender cried the entire way from stop 1 to stop 2.  But he is fine and so are they!  

Our first stop of the trip was to Aplebaum vacation in DCL.  We enjoyed all the usual DCL rituals--dinners, movies, pina coladas, tubing, swimming, and just hanging out.  We feel very grateful for these year after year times together.  The 6 kids are the sweetest.

We then drove 8 hours through W VA (such a beautiful state!) to our absolute favorite place--OBX, for Lewis Family vaca.  It started a bit bumpy with a required evacuation bc of a hurricane.  Obviously Dr. Lewis pivoted quite quickly and found us a different house, "The College House." Although we were bummed to leave the lap of luxury in Salvo, we had a great time and enjoyed the week.  Lots of cousin time, beach time, hurricane time, movies, puzzles, games, and our special lady, AlteLu turning 12!   Can't wait until next year--same time same place!