Football!!

Update

Emily started band camp. Practices ran all day long and three hours in the evening. She got quite the farmer tan, but has enjoyed seeing friends and having something to do. She has an intense performance schedule ahead, with events almost every weekend for a couple of months. Avritt likes playing football with pads and a helmet. He couldn't wait to tackle someone! Isaac starts swimming lessons next week. I need a taxi service.

School starts next week Tuesday for the kids and my high school job. This week has been crazy, though, because my college classes have already started. I am teaching 3 college classes and 2 high school classes. I will have a full schedule this semester. The kids aren't sure they are ready to start school, and I feel the same. We had a great summer, though, and while transitions are difficult, we are thankful for where we are compared to last year.

Mike loves his job and is performing excellently there. If you want the juicy details, you'll have to talk to him. Ask him about cyber crime and a recent conference with tech. directors across the state.

Isaac turned 7! He and three friends went to a local indoor play arena and had supper and cake with ice cream. He did have fun despite his dubious expression.

Our silly cat.

Mike and Avritt at a Tigers game in August.

Kitchen Progress

The new stools are great! The kids can sit there and chat when I am working in the kitchen. It will be where homework is completed once school starts. The wood is oak, but the stain matches the kitchen cupboards exactly!


This picture shows the cupboards across the top of the windows. We have installed clear glass in the cabinets on the side of the windows. I will eventually make stained glass for those cabinets.