Just checking in!

Luke, ready for Disney World

Caleb, the ultimate Mr. Potato Head creator...with Spud Troopers and Darth Tater

Joshua in a light saber duel with Darth Maul.

Prince Caspian

Pooh Bear!

Hi all! I guess that I've been slack on the posts lately. We have been having so much summer fun around here that I don't even know where to start. I went back to work on June 9. It was like going back to a school reunion. Everyone seemed really glad to see me back, and some wondered whether I had lost my mind! I've got two projects right now, and I hope to make some progress with them soon. I told my manager before I went back that I already had vacation planned for the summer, so two weeks into work I took my first vacation! Can't beat that!

Matt and I were the directors for Bible School again this year. It happened to fall on the same week that I started work, so I worked in the morning, rushed the boys home for naps and then rushed to VBS for the evenings. I was worn out by the end of the first week. Add to that the workouts that Matt and I have been doing 6 nights a week, and there wasn't much time for posting. We're doing Power 90, if you've ever heard of it. We want to get that "beach body" for our cruise, LOL.

The 2nd week of work was a little less hectic, and Matt and I celebrated our 10th anniversary. We enjoyed a nice lunch out while Mom kept the boys a little later than usual. We are going on our cruise in a few weeks (another week off work, yippee!).

Last week, Matt had his annual software user's conference (last year was Denver) in Orlando. We drove down on Saturday and spent Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday enjoying the pool before Matt had to go to work on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We were able to buy after 4 pm tickets to go to Magic Kingdom one day, and we used our regular tickets to go to Hollywood Studios and Epcot. They were having a Star Wars special event at Hollywood Studios, so we got to see several Star Wars characters. Joshua was chosen to participate in the Jedi Training Academy. About 20 kids were picked from the audience to be "trained" as Jedi Padawans. Then, he got to battle Darth Maul one on one. It was pretty neat for him. It was a great week!

This week comes the swim lessons and 4th of July. It's Jean's birthday, so we'll do something special with her too. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's back to work I go...

One of my dear friends at work, who is now a manager, called me the other day practically begging me to come back to work. They are two under headcount, plus two more just left to take jobs with other companies. Matt and I discussed it, and we decided that this would be an pretty good time to go back, at least for a while. I'm thinking like maybe six months, until they can get more people hired. I'm going to be working as a temporary (almost like a contract employee) up to 20 hours per week. I'm not sure what I'll do when school starts back up again, but I guess we'll be flexible. I'm a little nervous about it all, so if you have a chance say a little prayer for me!