First Week Back to School...and All Is Well

Well, we survived the first week back to school! And we did a fantastic job! No one woke up late or was late to school. Nathan got a super report card in the mail...All A's!!! He worked so hard for that. It was a challenge beginning at a new school this year. Grammar was a killer for him, but he studied hard and did it! He loves this semester, because he gets to take weight lifting. He always is talking about how much he bench pressed now. Kate had to make some major life decisions last week...no to E.A.C. (Mom says it's too far, has no hospital, etc.) Yes to N.A.U. (now to play catch up...taking the SAT test on the 26th, transcripts to NAU - took all week for her school to get that done - and getting her placed in an Intermediate Algebra Class at night at the college) So, she will become even busier. She is getting money earned to take to Washington D.C. with her, and Dad used his Cabella's points to get her a new warm coat. She also auditioned at the Peoria Sports Complex to sing the National Anthem at a Spring Training Game solo! She did so well, but there were many talented people who also tried out, so we shall see. Dad continues to soar at work. He has methodically worked to solve a problem that has plagued Honeywell Engines for over 25 years...and, if the next test proves his theory, he will have done it! He so enjoys his job, though he misses the travel. If he had not become a transition manager, he would probably have gotten to go to China for a month. But, such is life. He is still working on the outdoor fireplace...has started to apply the river rock to the front. It looks sooooooo good! Mom is fine...got my house clean and all mopped every day last week. That was great!! I am still working in the nursery...I hope this is not a "count the time left" kind of calling. The kids are great, but it changes in organization every week. And next week, three of the four leaders won't be there. One has gotten a sub, but the others have not. Hope they can find someone! Today, family comes for Mississippi Mud cake and ice cream to celebrate Nate's 15th birthday tomorrow! What fun.