Update for my Mom

My Mom has finally entered the 21st Century...she got a home computer! So, HI MOM!!!

It is a beautiful afternoon, the Olympics are one. Mike is napping in the bedroom with the news on, Grce and her Sweetie are out for a walk, Sam went to Jessie's show with his Sweetie, and I am updating quickly before we all go to a cook out.

Jessie's show, The Aristocats, is going great! She is Duchess, the momma kitty. Today is the last show except for a school day performance on Thursday, I think. I am getting a couple of dvd's that I will share with my family once they are in our hands. School is going pretty good for her...in the 6th grade. She still doesn't like to go...but no major drama yet. She is still very petite and at age 11, only wears a size 8 in jeans while her friends around her are starting to blossom. It bothers her some, so I try to remind her that she is in God's hands and will blossom in Hs timing.

Grace and I are rehearsing for Grease. For the sake of any readers who don't get my family e-mail, she is Marty, one of the Pink Ladies. Her role in the stage play is bigger than the movie so she has her own solo and more of a prominant part. She is perfect for her role!!! The show is coming along well and by the time we open, Sept 4, it should be really REALLY good. She has been seeing Ryan for a few months now and they seem to be " in love". He treats her like a queen but keeps her on her toes and it just a great kid. he has been coming to church with us and then hanging with us on Sundays.

Sam is doing pretty good with football. He has his second scrimmage this Thursday night. He continues to develop physically and mentally and his game is really coming on strong. We have hired someone to film him at his games and we plan to start a website where we will post his stats and film footage for college recruiters. He has been seeing his Sweetie, Laura Beth, for about 7 months now and feels like she is "the one". But time will tell, of course.

Mike has been working hard at WCVK but also as President of the Football Booster Club. Little bits of parent drama here and there but nothing major. He has been doing more djd gigs which has been helpful for our budget. And...he and I started South Beach diet this past Monday and he has already lost 6lbs! His goal is about 30. I also went on it and lost 6lbs and my goal is another 8.

The cookout we are going to today is for a friend of ours whose daughyter leaves for colleg on Tuesday. Just a few close friends. I think we are playing "cornhole" and hillbilly golf. It should be fun afternoon.

All for now...gotta finish a couple more things before we go. I hope to update more often! Oh yeah...my BFF Toni in California is getting remarried...yiiipppeee!!!