Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Another Day, Another Adventure...


I have sat at this computer a few times and tried to blog but, thoughts don't always flow like we would like and I find myself trying to get 20 things at once finished. Someone mentioned to me tonight that my van was dirty. On the way home tonight I tried to remember the last time it went to a car wash for a good vacuum and a wash, I can't remember. So, I thought I would make a point of taking it on friday during my lunch. Within 10 minutes I had several other things that were a higher priority which means maybe, and I do mean maybe, the van will get washed this weekend. So, my usual response to what's going on with you is "Not Much". But, right now that is the furthest from the truth. Liza is news editor at school and got a part in the school play of "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" as a Who, her Senior Picture proofs came today and I must say, they turned out great!! I am slightly biased though. As for Grace, she marched in her first football game on Friday. And, we won the game. I meant to take pictures but did good getting out of work and to the game on time. High school seems to be something she is really enjoying. She is even getting up at 5:00 without much difficulty. That I didn't expect. Catie is playing flute in her schools marching band and is supposed to march playing piccolo most of the time. On a less exciting side, Catie is going tomorrow for an MRI of her hip. They will be using contrast die and doing an arthrograph. It appears that she has torn the cartilage in her hip. After the test tomorrow we will no more of the goings on of a 13 year old hip that acts like a much older hip. It may be that she simply grew faster than the cartilage could keep up. We will know the prognosis and treatment in a week or so. Mike and I are just working at keeping up with the girls activities. Mike is hosting a Presidential Debate watching party on Friday. I have had a tough time at work this week and last, hopefully this will lift my spirits. I hope you have a great week. ;)

Thursday, September 4, 2008

My Summer Vacation...NOT!





























I didn't really have a summer vacation since I started a new job in the middle of my summer. But, my family and I did have the opportunity to enjoy some fun outings, a visitor and even made it to the beach a time or two. So, this is what I did this summer.
We started off with Miss Grace successfully escaping Junior High. The girls attended EFY in Normal and had the opportunity to spend time with friends. As for Catie, she spent lots of time with friends since she wasn't quite old enough for EFY. Mike and I rode in a parade with my parents and their award winning car (1st in the Antique Car Division). We had a visitor from home and took her to the County Fair, we had fun and the girls spent lots of time in the fun zone. We went to California Disney, do they intend on having a theme park focusing on each of the 50 states? Finally, there was swimming in the ocean with Grandpa, which I think was enjoyed by all. All in all, we had a pretty good summer. And, in the end, I think we all had highs and lows this summer and are looking forward to the new school year and all that it brings with it, a senior year, a freshman year and the end of the Junior High era. I just keep reminding myself, "What doesn't kill us makes a stronger". I hope you enjoyed your summer as much as we enjoyed ours.