Tuesday, September 6th

Friday night Gavin had his swim assessment and he was offered a spot on the team.  Those practices will start next Sunday.

Early Saturday morning the winds started and it rained off and on until the afternoon.  Nothing severe here.  It reminded me of a winter storm.  I'm not sure how to explain it, other than the winds were random and so was the rain.

Sunday we went to Wellington Beach in Crisfield, MD about 45 minutes away.  We enjoyed the quiet bay and watching people hand line crabbing.  Athan decided to run net for one man.  

About 3:00 an older gentleman came along and explained the incoming high tides to us and other beach visitors.  The storms bring in extra high tides, and with this means all of the inlets flood the road.  Had we not left when we did, we would have been on an island until the tide receded.  There was even about 6" of water covering the park entrance when we left.  The sun was still shining, so we decided to see the effects of the storm on the Atlantic.  We drove just under an hour to Chincoteague, VA.

We passed NASA's Wallops Facility.  We will be returning here for sure.  For there is a scheduled rocket launch the second half of September.  

As we drove through the park, I spotted two wild horses in the distance.  When we got out of the car, the wind was intense.  Every step closer to the water was a noticeable drop in temperature.  The kids were told they could only go in ankle deep.......they mostly listened.  The threat of rip currents was strong and people had been rescued that day.  

Monday morning we prepared school supplies.  Later Phil and the boys went to Ocean City.  They couldn't use their body boards, because they didn't have fins.  The current was strong, the other wise it was very pleasant.  Also they learned that skim boarding is not allowed in Ocean City.  Oops, I guess we'll save that for another beach.  There was still much threat of rip currents, so the kids were only allowed in the water up to their knees. 




Last night Phil and I went on a date to Brew River in Salisbury.  It sit right along the Wicomico River.  The food was great and the atmosphere was nice an relaxing.  There was an exception of one idiot trying to make the most spectacle out of parking a boat.  I'm sure this will become a regular date spot.

Today all four kids are off to school.  They must wear uniforms at this school.  The tops must be purchased from a uniform supply company.  The color options for the tops are maroon, green, or white.  Bottoms must be uniform style, but can be purchased from anywhere.  The color options for bottoms are khaki, black, or navy.    

Also today the much awaited Comcast man comes.  Cora has a sports physical so the she can play in tomorrow's first soccer game.  Other than that, I'm going to enjoy the peace and quiet this whole new situation brings.  

First day at Salisbury Christian School

Athan - 3rd grade, Cora - 11th grade, Obi - 8th grade, Gavin - 7th grade

Thanks for reading! 

Jessica