Sorry about that. I had started out so well. I blogged pretty steadily for one whole year and then nothing. Its not because I
didn't want to BUT I think it was more because I
didn't really have anything interesting to say. Not that I do now but I do miss it and would like to get back into more regular blogging.
Ok, here is what's up.....A.J. was just home for 5 days for spring break. It was great having him home and getting a chance to really catch up with him. Spring break comes on the heels of "Recognition" at school. Recognition is a ceremony, or point in the semester, when the Freshman are finally recognized as
legitimate members of the school. The 40 days leading up to this are pure hell and, basically, legalized hazing. It is a major accomplishment to come
thru it BUT it still leaves a yucky taste in ones mouth for a week or so. In fact it was so tough that A.J. lost 10lbs in the last few days before recognition. He came home exhausted and a bit skinny (or at least skinny for A.J.) A few days of doing nothing, eating and having fun as put him back in good spirits. Also, he is on his way to visit Stephanie for 5 days so I am sure that helped. Once he returns to school in will have about 6 weeks before the semester ends. WOW the first year of college sure went fast, at least for me.
A.J. will be home some time this summer but for just 3 weeks. He will be home end of June
until mid July. He has 3, 3 week period during the summer and 2 of which he has assignments. This summer he will have survival training and "summer support". The first of the 2 is
strenuous and the 2
nd one is basically helping out with whats needed at school during basic training for the Class of 2013. Not to mention he has to be back on campus to get ready for the football season. His first game is Labor Day weekend but we
don't have a full schedule yet--I will post it once I have it.
Now on to Erin. She has finished, officially, with soccer. She played for Canyon JV this past season and did great BUT she has decided to retire. We will miss seeing her play but support her in this decision. She is getting very involved with her temple youth group (
USY) and will, in fact, be running for a regional board position. The elections are in May and if she wins she will be required to keep kosher and observe the sabbath. It will certainly be a
challenge for Erin but I admire the way she is willing to take it on. I will let you know how the election goes but do keep your fingers crossed.
Dave and I are really up to nothing special. I have been thinking, lately, that I need to pick up a new interest or 2. At this time I am weighing my options. I am very lucky that going to work full time does not need to be one of my choices. I am leaning towards learning, and becoming fluent in,
Spanish. I think it is a skill that will come in handy throughout the rest of my life. Classes are taught at my local
jr. college and I can take 1 class a semester for a 4 semesters. I do remember a little
Spanish from high school but will start at the beginning to refresh my memory.
Well
that's it, in a nutshell.
Check back for more updates, insights and pictures--I promise I will be better at posting.
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