We needed just a few more weeks of summer, but we'll get it in weather only. We're all excited to try walking this year to and from school. I thought it would be a good way to unwind after seven hours of conforming to school rules.

Getting ready for school went smoothly after Benjamin gave up trying to wear his ragged camo shorts. He takes to heart Pres. Hinckley's counsel: Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.

Leah got her wish: Isaac's previous teacher and owner/operater of Nguyen World's Classroom Store. Start saving those box tops, will you?

Although his face doesn't show it, he's been hoping to be in Ms. Buse's class all summer. If she gets Isaac to sing Enya like she has with previous students I'll know she posesses magical powers.