Are you READY?

We are getting close....

Hello friends!  Are you ready to head BACK TO SCHOOL?  I think I am.  But I am glad we have a few more weeks to ease back in to it!  I have to start getting up earlier!  I should probably go to bed earlier too!  





I want you all to know that I am ....

I really am!  And before too long... you will be too! It is such a fun and exciting year. 

We learn so much and do terrific things together! 

Want to know what I have been up to this summer?  I went to Ireland with my daughter, Caroline, who is heading off to COLLEGE in a few weeks. We went with my mom and dad, my brother and his family!  It was awesome!  I had never been before! Here are some pictures!

Mrs. Watson - tourist! 

Ireland has AMAZING castles! 

Let's go! 

The gang's all here! 
My mom (Nana), Caroline, my dad (Papa), Pia (my sister in law), me!, Stephen (my brother), Nyla (niece), Olivia (niece)

Taking a tour in Dublin! 

There were SO MANY COWS! 

The rolling green hills in Ireland!

So after my Ireland trip, I went to St. Maarten with Mr. Watson. We went for our anniversary. I spent a lot of time reading, touring the island and going to the beach!  Check out these pictures! 

This is Mr. Watson and I relaxing! 

This is me feeding an iguana who crawled right
up my leg to eat the lettuce! 

This is my friend Kristin who met me in St. Maarten! 

This was the MOST delicious ice cream I have EVER tasted. It was MANGO. I dream about it sometimes! 

When I got home from my travels I went to the Cape with my 3 nieces (Maggie 9, Nyla 8, Livi 6) and one nephew (Jack 12). They called their week with me "Camp E". We had a great week. We did "field trips" for ice cream. We did a challenge to see what kids could buy using only $5 at a store in Chatham. We went to the beach... a lot. We did arts and crafts, baked cookies and brownies, painted fingernails (not Jack!). 

Camp E Campers - Livi, Nyla, Maggie

We scream for ICE CREAM!

Heading to dinner! 

Sand man! 

Taco night! 

Camp E includes time to READ!

So NOW... I have been back to school at Wheelock getting my classroom ready. I wrote you all a letter! Be sure to check your mailbox. 

I have a lot to do in the next few weeks.  I have name tags to write, workbooks to label, papers to print, and lots of fun things to plan!  I am really looking forward to seeing you on August 28th!  Enjoy the rest of your summer! 

Don't forget your school supplies! You can find the list of items you need on this blog. 

And remember to bring in a book you really enjoyed this summer! We will make a bulletin board with all our favorites!