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I didn't have to work today. Good and bad. Good...because I can catch up on laundry and blog reading and e-mails, etc. Bad because that is a few bucks that won't make it into our pockets. Sometimes, the time is more valuable than the money.

So much happens in our lives from day to day that it is difficult to play catch up. But here are some highlights:

Mike: Has lost 14lbs thanks to South Beach diet! The "shed" is getting smaller and he is very proud of himself. He is working on getting things together to start Sam's website and staying on top of the kids' grades. He has been a trooper to cover many dinners and to help keep up with housekeeping while I was rehearsing and performing in Grease.

Deanna: Finished as Miss Lynch in Grease at the Capitol. Is no longer selling silver jewelry, is no longer personal training, but is now working as a physical Therapy Tech., and still teaching aerobics and staying active as a Consultant for The Body Shop at Home. I am helping coordinate tailgating for our home football games and have also lost 10lbs on Southbeach. And...I will be transitioning in as Chaplain for the WKU women's Softball Team (as long as it is approved).

Sam: Football, school, Laura Beth. He leads his team in tackles and is on track to break the school record. His grades are pretty good although could improve some. And he took his girl out on their first "date" a week ago for her birthday. Until now, their time together has been church, her house, or our house. But he was able to pick her up and take her out for lunch and hanging out at the mall. I cried! His relationship with the Lord continues to grow and I am amazed at his matureity for his age.

Grace: finished as Marty in Grease and was fantastic! She is still seeing Ryan and he will be coming over for dinner tonight before church. Her mission trip to Scotland is rapidly approaching and I am so very excited for her. Her grades are GREAT and will be taking about 8 weeks of voice lessons so that she can, hopefully, land the lead role in the next musical she auditions for. we will being looking at colleges this weekend (on line for now).

Jessie: Is doing great in school and is going to apply to be a tutor for special needs kids at her school. She is taking hip hop lessons and still designing outfits for her dolls and herself. She is going to Holiday World with her friend, Hope, this Saturday.

That is all for now. I will TRY to stay more current!