SNOW DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a boring two days. What makes it worse is that we have to make them up. Wonder what's going to happen tomorrow?


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Yesterday. got up with the puppies at 5;30. Took your dad to Keizer Auto to look at the little car. The service light ws on. It ended up that the gas cap was loose. At least we didn't have to pay for anything. The roads were bad both in the morning and evening.

Kristin and I went to the Courthouse to work out. WE did get in the pool a little bit, but it was so hot. Glad we did some other things first.

Your dad was at work most of the morning and came home around 2:30.

Kristin fixed Chicken Noodle Soup and BLT's. had a b-day cake too.


Called people on my phone tree and told them there was no school the next day.


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This morning: same old thing. Got up this morning and watched tv, had coffee, and surfed the net. Went to work out, just me this time for around 10:30. WEnt down town at 11:30 to exchange Kristin's pants and have lunch with your dad. He went to work again this morning.

Now he is watching an Elvis Pressley movie with Lexi on his lap.

Tonight, we are having chicken and rice. The chicken is mixed with cream of mushroom soup and some mushrooms over rice. Should be good. Your dad likes it.

Good luck on your test tomorrow. Only a couple of days until you fly in.

MOM

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

These were taken just after dark. We started snowing around 3:30 and probably have 1-2 inches now.

Thursday: We went to Redmond. The weather was great and we had some good swims but lost both meets. The girls are not very strong. They have a few club swimmers, so we will see what happens at District. We got home on Oregon Trail by 10:05.

Friday: Just had to make it thru the day. The seniors did their kidnapping. The girls spent the night at Crystal's house. I guess everything went OK. We had practice, a tough one. After the meet Thursday, the team decided to work harder. It ws difficult, but they ere troopers. After dinner, Kristin and I had Panda Express.

Saturday: In the morning, Kristin and I went shopping. In the afternoon, your dad and I went shopping. That was about it. The weather was fine. for dinner we had tacos and ice cream for dessert.

Sunday: Woke up to dry outside, but that didn't last long. We did have snow this morning, but it melted by 10:30. We actually got up to 40 degrees. Then the temp started to drop. It's not as cold as you guys, but it is cold for us. We are at 28 degrees and dropping. We are snowing and we are not going to lose it any time soon. We might even got more snow on Wed. WE are not suppose to get up above freezing tomorrow. All of the school districts up north are closed, but not us yet. Wouldn't it be a great B-day present? We would have to make it up in June though.

I didn't leave the house today. Your dad and I wrapped gifts this morning while watching the Hawks. I have no idea what your sister did. I know she watched alot of tv. What's new.

Glad Dylan likes his dart board. I hope he gets alot of use out of it.

Stay warm and good luck on your final.

MOM

It's hard to believe that you are almost done with another semester. Wow. Before you know it, you will be out in the real world.

It has been fairly quiet around here for the last few days. The main topic of conversation is the weather. It is suppose to be butt cold here especially sunday. A high of 28 or something like that. It might snow a little bet. PROBABLYNO GOLF FOR US ON SUNDAY. Monday, it is suppse to warm up a little. Your dad told me today that if we miss any school days we will have to make it up at the end of the year. No snow days here.

We go to Redmond tomorrow for a swim meet. I can only take 53 because we get a charter bus that will show DVD's. I wonder what movies we will be watching. I had some swimmers that wanted to go but I couldn't take them. I took seniors over freshmen. It is their last year.

The seniors are kidnapping on Friday.

Your dad is actually home tonight and fixed dinner. Now, your sister is doing popcorn. The puppies will be on my lap shortly.

Hope you do well on your test tomorrow and I'm glad that you got your paper in.

See you in a week. Do you have a ride home next Friday?

The Christmas Picture

Sunday and it now raining. Suppose to be nice weather until next Friday.

Yesterday: your sister was at school in the morning doing catering stuff. Then she went to Keizer Station to get Cleary a birthday gift. She did work yesterday. She had to wait until almost 5pm for the last cart. It ws dark outside.

You know where we went for dinner.

The puppies got cut and had a bath. they are beautiful now. Getting ready for their buddy, Dylan to come. They want to sleep with him. It is OK with us.

This morning: got up at 6:11 to feed the puppies and work on some swimming stuff. We went and played golf. Played well on the front and ok until 17-18. Your sister was the big winner with the chips again. No one had the water chip until the last hole. Your dad went in the water and I thought I was safe. NOT. I ended up with that one and the double bogey chip.

Came home and had grilled cheese sandwiches and cider. Now, your dad is "listening" to the hawk game with the puppies on his lap.

when I'm done with this, I'm going to the store for the week.

tonight, we are having chicken, veggies and fruit. that will be a decent meal. Will watch football too.

Hope you had a good weekend. Sounds like the bb game was fun last night.

MOM

Kraig at his best. His mouth open.

This is your sisters ultimate Frisbee Team. We are doing more things in small groups this year.

Had a good day today. It ws 50 degrees outside when the team went, but a little windy. I took alot of pictures so that I could give them to Katelyn so she could put them on the swim team's myspace page.

HOpe you had a good day today and I hope you see this.

MOM

Another a couple of days in Salemville.

Yesterday, we had a swim meet against McKay. They have more swimmers than usual but they are not very good. The boys swam very well, with quite a few great times for so early in the season. You know how your sister swam. We are not going to be very good on the girls side. the boys will hold their own. We didn't get home until after 8pm ( we stoped at Panda Express for dinner).

Your dad was at Crescent Valley last night to watch the girls play ball and didn't home until after 10:30.

Today: got to school and taught step. 2nd period, I worked on swimming stuff and found that I didn't end up with many JV times. Need to work on that for the next meet.


Practice went really well today. I had 6 different workouts going with the lanes really mixed up. The kids had no idea what wasa going on. they got to swim with some really different people.

We got home, Kristin and I, and had hambergers. She is going to fix ppopcorn later, hopefully soon.

Your dad is in Corvallis watching the boys tonight. It will be another late night.

tomorrow is dryland practice since we cannot use the pool. I think we will play ultimate frisbee, but might use gater balls if it is windy or they can't catch.

Hope your meeting went well tonight. Have a nice day.


MOM

A couple of pics from Sandpines. What a couple of cuties.

Today was just another day.

Woke up this morning and fixed your dad a turkey sandwich. He is in Corvallis for the next 4 nites watching basketball.

Maddie and Lexi didn't get up until the 5:30 alarm went off. We got to sleep in.

Kristin came downstairs upset because her ipod wouldn't turn on. WE took it to school to work on it.

Got to school and 30 min. later my computer finnaly came on. I put in Kristin's ipod, had to get on the support site and got it figured out. I got it running. It needed to be charged for one thing. What a goober.

School went well, just busy. My step was ready to work. that was nice. My personal fitness classes were not real hapy. they had to condition and take notes. That was easy.

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Had a faculity meeting after school, then practice. that went well too. Had a couple not there, so that's that many less swims.

Came home and had TV dinners to eat. Finished what everyone is swimming tomorrow (unless someone gets sick).

downloaded pictures and put a couple of them on here for you. HOpe you enjoy them.

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Talk to you soon.

MOM

Tomorrow is the big day. The day of cuts. People are so nervous about getting cut. I have not decided how many boys to keep. At the most 35, but I'm leaning for fewer so that I can keep more girls.

Not much has been happening. Last night I had my parent night to explain what was going on. Had a ton of people there. did I tell you that we have been taking two buses to practice?

Your dad fixed Chili last night, and it had a little bite to it. We decided that it was the tomatoes he used. He probably didn't read the label and used something wierd.

today, he is Portland all day and won't get home until 6pm. I think they will have BLT's and I'm going to have a chicken salad. Kristin gets to pick out the soup.

Kristin is very excited about the movie on Sat.

We will only get 2 hours or so at Washington Square. They open at 10am. She needs to be at work by 1pm.

Ready for youto step it up on Monday and Tuesday.

The puppies are ready for you to come home. they miss their sister.

Talk to you soon. (now wasn't that exciting?)

IT'S THE WEEKEND (and it's almost over)

We had a very nice weekend full of laundry, golf and shopping.

Yesterday (Saturday), the puppies got up really early,but your dad slept in. He got home the night before from New Mexico after 9pm. We didn't do much in the morning. I did laundry, fixed eggs and acon for breakfast and read the paper. We went to play golf for 1pm and teed off a lilttle early. It was sort of slow so Dave Wolff goinged us on #4 for the rest of the round. He asked about you. He would good for you to play with. Great attitude, very even.

Your sister was working and Dave had the last cart, so at 4:45 she was done and we went into the bar to have dinner. When we walked in they had the U of O game on. Speaking of the U of O, they canned their women's golf coach as of 11/11. She is working in the athletic office until the end of the year, then she is done. They made the statement that they wanted their program to go into a different direction. Anyway, we had fish and chips, Kristin had the bacon cheeseburger and watched the game. The Ducks almost lost it. Had dessert, went home and your dad was asleep by 8am. Needless to say he was up at 4am this morning watching TV.

Today, after he finally went to sleep, we got up at 7:17, (after the puppies were up from 4-5:30 on and off) and read the paper. We all left for the golf course at 8:15. I was the big loser today. Gee guess what, I even got the phone chip. I wonder why.

Had a drink, went to Roths and now your dad is mowing the lawn.

for dinner, it's bobli bread, ceasar salad and french bread. We will be watching football tonight. It's the redskins and cowboys and we want the redskins to win.

It is cold here too. We have the gas stove on for the first time this season. The fog is just lifitng and it is after 3:10.

HOpe you have had a nice weekend. Have a great week and we will see you Friday.

MOM

IT'S THE WEEKEND. Yahoo. Just got done eating Pita Pit and started doing this.



the last couple of days have been uneventful. Wake up, FEED THE PUPPIES, go to school, go to practice, go home, FEED THE PUPPIES, eat and wait for your dad to call. Wasn't worth blogging for that.



Swimming: I'm cutting to 75. That's almost 30 people. I think I'm going to do a time trial 50, take a certain amount, and the rest to make it have to swim a 100 of another stroke. They also need to dive. WE did relays tonight and there were quite a few newbies that couldn't dive in. That will be an automatic cut. I'm going to have a parent meeting on tuesday and explain everything.



WE are waiting for your dad to come home. I got a text at 6pm saing he was on the plane in Phoenix. Did he text you and tell you that he saw your girls BB team in New Mexico? Any way, he should be home around 9pm tonight. I already have the alarm clock turned off for tomorrow (not the puppies).

Tomorrow, we only have golf planned for 1pm. your sister has to work so it is just your dad and me. He might try and work in the yard in the morning. It needs to be mowed.

Hope your furniture looks good in the appt. Tell Ally's parents hi for me.

Only one more week until you have to put up with us. Sorry.

MOM

Tuesday: Day off. But, let's back up to Monday.

Started out like any other Monday. Had 5th period prep. Was going to get alot done, but my computer was sooooo slow. Finally got new weight sheets for women's weights run off and got attendance sheets for swim team made up as well as lane assignments.

The teaching day went well. Had a quick pep assembly for the boy's soccer team.

Practice. took two buses to practice. filled up 2/3 of the bleachers. Haven't made an offifical count, but had about 85 in the pool, 5 absent and three sitting because they not all complete.

Had 40 start down in the deep end and Erika ended up working with about 25 down there. There were some that could not breathe to the side. One boy said he couldn't do it because he was hungry. What an excuse.

Down in the main pool, the first 4 lanes did a nice workout. In lanes 5-6 there were close to 15 people. I had Tyler Duran working stroke with them. I didn't get to see much last night trying to keep everyone busy. It went well for the first night. Your team cheer was awesome at the end of practice. I gave them the day off today.

Today: your dad and I went shopping in Woodburn and saws some neat stuff. Bought a few things but if I told you what they were, I would have to kill you.

We came home and had lunch and watched a couple of war movies. I read for awhile and took a small nap and I'm sure your dad took a nap too.

Tonight, we are have a pot roast from Costco with red potatoes and corn.

Tomorrow: your dad and a counsilor from school are going to Santa Fe, New Mexico to a conference on dual language schools. He leaves home at 5am and gets home Friday evening around 9pm. I don't think he is overly excited about going, but it does get him out of the building.

I think the boys soccer team lost 1-0. Cleary texted me with about 9 min. left and I haven't heard since, so I'm sure they lost.

HOpe you get everything figured out with your group. It you have a good group, things can work out well, but if you have dead beats, it can be nasty. Hang in there.

Say hi to Dylan for us. We are looking forward to seeing him in Dec. We might even have to play golf on news year if the weather is good. I'm sure he would be up for a little free golf if there are not any good football games on. And don't forget the pork, sauerkraut, and potatoes in the crock pot. Fun times will be had by all.

the reno trip is shaping up to be a family affair. Nanny and Papap are going for sure as well and aunt merilee and uncle bob and derek. We don't know about Morgan yet.

That's all for now. Hang in there.

Kristin: I'm not sure exactly what she did today. I do know that she was on the computer. she decided not to play golf today. Said she wanted to start on her paper. When we left her, she was in the prone position watching TV. I think she also read some of the 3rd book of the Twilight series. She did vacuum too. Right now, she is cleaning her room.

Mom and Dad. golf this morning. for some reason, I ended up with the phone chip. We went food shopping on the way home (after drinks, of course). No one got a birdie, so your dad payed. Came home, did some laundry and took a nice long bath and read. That was nice. Called Mimi and Poppi and they are doing fine. Watched a little football. We are getting ready to go pick up Primetime Pizza. Will watch a football game tonight.

Later tonight I will begin preparing for practice tomorrow. I have been thinking about it. I'm going to work them pretty hard for the first week so that maybe some of the hangers on will quit. 90 is just too many.

I'm ready for a day off on Tuesday.

Ordered the turkey today. Will pick it up after practice that Friday night that Katie comes home.

Got to go pick up pizza. HOpe you had a good day.

This is a twofer.

Friday: Uneventful. Went thru classes. Have over 90 on my list. It will be interesting on Monday to see how many cannot swim and there will be some of those.

We went to the game last night and the end was exciting with 8 seconds to go. We play Tualatin next Friday. That will be a tough game.

Today: got up at 5 with the puppies and couldn't go back to sleep so read a little then fell asleep. Woke up at 7:15 and did a load of wash and read the paper. Your dad and I left for Portland around 10, went shopping, stopped at Camping World then were going to stop at the outlet stores but it wasa really busy. Came home and had tuna sandwiches and now your dad is asleep.

We are having barbequed ribs in the crock pot. Your sister is working in the rain. They had a men's club tournament today. What a mess. We are watching football. The Ducks are not very good.

Not much else is going on. WE are going to try and play golf tomorrow unless it is just pouring.

We are all ready for thankgiving and going to the coast.

I forgot to ask you--when do the golf courses close there?

Have a nice weekend, what is left of it.

MOM

another ho hum day.

there are now over 85 people signed up for swimming, ready to go. wow. I guess I will have to scare them off.

Actually cleaned up my desk today. Had to do some grading, finish some staff wear stuff and surf the net. I really did get stuf done.

Classes went fine. so far my classes are really good. They are alot of fun, even the freshmen classes. I bet watching 7th and 8th graders is fun.

Woke up to ants today in the kitchen so your dad came home early and cleaned the kitchen floor. He was on his hands and knees doing it. Then I fixed BLT's but had to throw them away. It was bad bacon. WE ended up having peanut butter and jelly instead. Whole your dad was cleaning the floor, I bought the new Brad Paisley album. I will listen to it tomorrow at school.

It is now 7:49 and your dad in in the bedroom asleep with the puppies. I don't think he has been sleeping well. His stomach has been bothering him a bit. Right now watching pro football on tv, doing this. Your sister is upstairs almost done with the second twilight book. I cannot believe how many girls at school are reading those books. They stand in groups in the halls talking about the books. It's amazing. I have heard that the tickets for the movie are going fast.

don't know what we are doing tomorrow night. Might go to the McNary football playoff game. They play roseburg. The boys soccer team is in the quarater finals and play Saturday. They play Putnam. Kraig is pretty excited. It's neat that they are only 1 of ;8 teams left.

That's about it. Again not a whole lot. Stay warm.

MOM

Katie bringing the puppies from pooping. Katie even has a tan.

Wednesday. Nice day except for the rain. We have had alot of rain from the last couple of days.

Started out with step aerobics. they did a good job. Had a living history assembly next. I stayed in the ofice and got stuff done for the rest of the day. 3rd and 4th period I taught the thing I hate to teach the most to frosh: basketball. We did dribbling drills and they did a great job. Went to the weight room for the second half of class.

Had a swim team meeting after school. Over 70 people were in Borreson's room. I now have 81 on my list ready to go.

At 3:30 I met with this years captains. We met at Round Table at Keizer Station. I bought them a pizza. I talked about leadership and how to be a good leader. We discussed attitude and good sportsmanship and leading by example/vocal leaders. I think I have both in that group.

After that, Kristin and I went to Panda Express. WE only get that when you and your dad are not around.

Your dad is at their fall sports awards night. He should be home by around 8:30.

I'm glad our lesson went over well this morning. I'm sure we will get a great grade. I know you will let me know how we did. HOpe you had a good nap too.

You have two puppies that are waiting for you to come home. I made reservations at Pac Shores for Thanksgiving. I told them that we would like close to the bathroom down in the cheap seats. We will see where we end up.

That's it for now. As you can tell, not much changes around here.

Hang in there and stay out of trouble.

MOM

Doing this between school and conferences. You are probably having more fun tonight than I am.

school went fine. it's amazing how everyone is concerned about their grades when their parents come and talk to teachers. I am all prepared to talk to parents. It will be interesting how I will see. More swim team parents I bet.

Kristin got to drive to school today. On the way home she had to stop at the store for egg nog. She went to pour some for your dad last night and he got a quarter of a glass. He was not a happy camper.

The boys soccer team plays sunset on Sat. in the first round of the playoffs.

Your dad is doing conferences tonight too.

Weather is suppose to get ugly starting Friday. Rain for awhile.

The puppies are fine. They want to see their Katie.

Better go. conferences start in 13 min. I'm so excited I can hardly stand it. Hpe they have some good cookies or something.

Nice job on your teaching. I wouldn't expect anything less.

MOM

Been a busy two days and and the next two days will be worse.

Yesterday: Regular school day that ended at the usual time. After school, I had two interviews for my assistant coaching position. Had to be at North for the winter coaches meeting. We ended up with a good time for practice, either 3;55 or 4:10 depending if McKay uses chemawa.
I got home around 7:30. Oh yeah, optional practices are from 7:30-9am.

Today: another regular day. Had one more interview today at 3;15 today. That is the person I want to hire. I came home then went back to school for the MAT class I teach. We met until 6:30. One of the guys was going to the Blazer game tonight. They play the Lakers. Your dad is waiting for the game.

Tomorrow: the day from hell. Regular teaching day. At 4:30 we begin conferences and finish at 7;30. On Thursday we go basically 8-8 with two breaks for lunch and dinner. But, guess what, no school on Friday. Yea.

the puppies keep fighting over your dad's lap. He moved to t he rocking chair and both of them jumped up there. right now, Maddie is queen of the lap. Lexi is cleaning her feet on the couch.

Hope you have a wonderful 4 class day tomorrow.

Dave sent me an e-card today thanking me for the pictures. Thanks for giving those to him.

MOM

It's Sunday at 3:49. Maddie is on the floor in the family room and lexi is on the couch iwth your dad and me.

this morning, the puppies slept in until 6am. Yahoo! when they got up, they ate and I made coffee and got the paper. I was in bed, reading the paper, and watching sprots reporter by 6:30. there was also a load of wash done in there.

Went and played golf. Kristin stayed home and did homework (actually she slept in a bit). I should have stayed home. It was butt slow out there. there was a men's club group that was three holes behind. Mr. Vann, David Zahradnik, Demello and some other guy was in it. the 4th was the slowest. Your dad shot an 84 though after starting out rather shakely. the weather was great. We played in shorts starting on #6.

Afterwards, we went and had a drink. I got all of the bad chips so everyone had to pay me. I got two bucks off of everyone.

Came home and your dad changed spikes in his old shoes getting ready for the rainy weather. The puppies and I sat in the 73 degree weather working on our tan for probably the last time.

Your sister is at work. Larry wanted her in at 3 today. She doesn't know it yet, but she has to fill the gas tank in the Jeep the next time it needs gas.

Kristin and dad are having steak and I'm having chicken on the barbeque. I will fix some corn and I'm sure your dad will have some bread. Pumpkin Pie for dessert.

Looks like you are going to have good weather this week. We are suppose to get rain on Halloween.

Stay out of trouble.

MOM

Came home and sat in the sun for awhile

Saturday, the day of rest (only for the wicked).

The puppies slept in until 6am ( they went out at 3am). After they ate, I stayed in bed until 6:45. Got up, did a load of laundry, made coffee and read the paper.

7:15 your dad got up had a cup of coffee and read the paper.

8:00 fixed bacon, eggs, and english muffin.

9:00 left for the golf course for a 10 shotgun. We shot 4 under, but that didn't get us anything. The couple we played with were nice. We had the second lowest handicap in the tournament and when you are only 4 under, that won't buy you anything.

Kristin went to watch the JV soccer team today then went to work. We saw her after we got off the course. Whe was busy with all the carts coming in. It is 5:14 right now and she still isn't home. She was the only one working today. She doesn't mind that at all.

3:00 your dad mowed the lawn while I put away groceries and vacuumed, and did more laundry.

Now, he is taking a shower. We are having spaghetti tonight.

Your sister is going to the deaf school haunted house with Quinn and a friend of hers. Uncle bubba is going to pick her up around 8pm. She is going again on thursday night with another group of friends. Who knows what time she will get home tonight.

Hope you had fun with Dylan's parents and enjoyed the movie.

Stay out of trouble and stay caught up on that homework.

MOM

No pics tonight, but I like yours.

Had three observers today, one of them Dani Fenton. she had been in the weight rooom and wondered if you were on the weight training record board.

School was boring today. Was in the classroom two periods today going over the fitness plan. One period was much better than the other. I started off the day with aerobics. That's a good way to start a Friday.

Your sister practiced with the varsity today, but gets to watch the JV game tomorrow before she has to work.

Your dad is in Redmond and is going to freeze tonight. I hope they win. We play McKay. It could be a great game and determine who goes to the playoffs.

We are playing in the Pumkin Open at the club tomorrow. Hope you get your homework done this weekend. Good luck on that 9 page paper.

MOM

Mimi and Poppy love the picture of Phoebe. I called them today and everyone is doing well, even Kit. Mimi said that Kit sits up like Toby use to. Popi is starting to feel better and a dermatologist gave him some medicine to help his head.

another nice day on the Salem front. Went to school and had to do piddly stuff during my prep. Taught three classes and everything went fine.

Kristin is feeling better. She has been under the weather for the last couple of days. She went to the JV practice and is now at the last team dinner. I am waiting for her call to go and pick her up.

Your dad will be home for dinner tonight. We are having tacos. Will probably watch football on tv tonight. I want to watch The Office if I can stay awake.

The puppies are waiting patiently for dinner. Maddie has the quivs sitting on the armrest of the couch and Lexi is on the back of the couch. She takes the high road.

Glad you have a Costco now. Did you guys buy anything? What was the gas price?

NOt much news for today. Maybe tomorrow will be more eventful.

have a nice evening.

MOM

The girls enjoying the 70 degree weather.

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Not much happened today. cleary left for wyoming. She had an uncle die. We had a decent sub. She graduated from Sprague and play golf until her senior year. She was also a cheer leader at OSU.

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Kristin went home sick, but went back for soccer practice. It's that time of month. I was proud of her.

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I started my own web page for my PE classes. I will send you the address tomorrow so you can look at it. I just started it and it needs alot of work. I want students to be able to get on it to see what they missed or what's coming up.

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Your dad has had a full day. He had a meeting this morning, a meeting this afternoon, some IEP meetings, and another meeting tonight a 6pm.

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the girls soccer team is out of it. Sprague beat Redmond yesterday 1-0 with a pk. some of the girls were pretty upset. Now Kritisn can concentrate on golf for a couple of weeks before swimming starts Nov. 10. I need to call Chris to see if he can work with her in the next two weeks.

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We are suppose to nice weather for the next week.

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Your dad and I are playing in the Pumpkin Open at the club Saturday. We don't have to go to soccer since your sister isn't playing (which she is still very upset about)

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have fun at costco. I can't believe that Dylan hasn't had the lunch experience there. Hope you can get some good deals. I filled up with gas there yesterday for $2.84. Under $90 in the sub.

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Have a great day.

I couldn't resist a goober picture. Your sister at her best.

Today was rather normal. Your sister has a cold so we had to stop at Roths for sore throat medicine and lip stuff.

Prep ws 5th period and did alot of little stuff. Got alot done.

6th period was women's weights and I gave them some new lifts.

7th period was Aerobics and aot of the girls are starting to disapear. Not alot in class.

8th period--personal fitness. played badminton and I'm still undefeated. the big boys can't beat an old woman. Also worked on fitness plan.

Kristin had practice right after school and was done by 3:30. We went to Michaels for stuff to make a mole for Chemistry. Right now, Kristin is sewing her second mole. It will be cute when she gets it all done.

I'm sure by now, Dylan has alot of stuff downloaded to that new ipod and is sharing everything with you.

the puppies are on the bed with me, lexi is cleaning her hands and maddie is sleeping.

maddie pooped part of a bengal sock today. It looked like a bengal head!!!!!!!!

Your dad is supervising a volleyball tonight at school.

The weather is suppose to be great here for the next week. 70 tomorrow, then in the mid 60's until Monday until it's 70 again. Hope you are having good weather too!

As you know we had crab tonight. It was good. Sorry you weren't here to share. We were thinking about you.

costco opens this weekend, right? will you be there?

MOM

I call this one "crazy katie"
this is "lazy katie"

doing this at school today, since I have time until Kristin gets done with soccer practice.

1st period: Step--good class. Stepped to the 80's.

2nd period: prep--did alot of little things like fax corvallis saying that we would come to their swim meet, talk to mr. jones about non dresses and pick up dry erase markers for the rest of the day.

3rd period: Personal fitness--did class work, then lifted

4th period: personal fitness--badminton, class work and conditioning day.

My day is never dull or the same.

2:30--short staff meeting. I had two girls come in and do make-up.

3:15--Kristin has practice. I am doing this then going to the post office to mail your cd's. They should be there in a couple of days.

After I pick up Kristin we will go home and fix dinner. the menu includes ham, au graten potatoes and salad. There is a football game on too.

Have to go out and inspect Maddie's poop to see if there is sock in it. Might even see a bengal head.

that's it for now. Stay in touch and hope you get your big projects done.

MOM

No pictures today. It is a quickie.

Golf this morning. Dad-81, fitz-85, Kristin 87 (using the 7 rule) me 95. Didn't hit the ball really well. It wasw foggy until 1pm. When the sun came out, it got warmer. Suppose to rain tonight and tomorrow. Your dad says he has Katie disease (can't break an 80). As you know, as we walked off the course, Larry wanted to know if Kristin wanted to work. she will until 5-5:15. She will be richer than us.

We went and got a new fish tank. Your dad even stopped and looked at the adopt a kitties. Your dad was tired of looking at that old thing. When we got home, he mowed and I did another load of laundry. Only one to go.

NOw, I am doing this and your dad is working on the computer. Lexi is telling us that it is 5pm. Your dad says that she must be an east coast dog.

Tonight, we are going to have chicken on the barbaque, with veggies and baked beans. tell Dylan when he comes I will fix him baked beans too.

I don't think the soccer team has a chance against Redmond. they lost to south 4-1. oh well, at least she can practice with them.

HOpe you get your homework done. You counting down the days until cal poly? Right now, the weather is supose to be nice.

Stay out of trouble.

Mom and Dad

The two old ladies solving the problems of the world.
Katie's favorite hole!

Last two days have been peaceful.

Yesterday. Sat through an assembly. It made it easier to teach because the periods were earlier.

Kristin practiced with her JV team. The varsity didn't practice. She will practice with the varsity until the end of the season.

Season looks somewhat bleak. Sprague needs to loose to Redmond and McNary needs to tie Redmond to have a playoff with Sprague to see who goes to state.d If we beat Redmond, and Sprague looses to them, we go.

Kristin went to the football game last night. I guess not many people were at the homecoming dance afterwards. Just the court and freshmen.

Today, your dad got up early to open up the school for the PSAT. At 8:30, I went to the gas station, then went and worked out. The pupppies went in at 10am and came home at 3:30.

Your dad came home and did some work on the computer then re arranged the family room. You should have seen Kristin's face when she walked in after work.

Dad has left to go to their homecoming dance. Their homecoming was last week, but because the volleyball team had a tournament last week, they moved the dance to this week.

Now the OSU game is over and I'm going to find another game to watch.

June and Julie are resting. The white one wanted to eat dinner twice tonight so I put their bowls in the dish washer. I showed her.

Nice weather today and suppose to be nice until tomorrow night when the rain begins again. We woke up this morning to a little drizzle too.

Glad you got moved in. Now, get some homework done.

We think of you often.

Love you.

Katie and her old buddy, Hannah
Typical night at the dinner table. never a dull moment in Bengal land!


Had alot of fun in Boise. got tons of pictures and will send them on a disk.

Trip home was uneventful. Two golf teams on the flight and one screaming baby. Once we were in the air the screaming quit.

Had Red Robin for dinner, then went home to see the puppies.

Yesterday:

Had prep then had to adminster the PSAT. All of the soph. took it for free and the jrs. who paid. We had an hour lunch and they showed napolian dynamite in the auditorium and had to big blow up slides in the gym. the last hour and a half, I had to sit in a room with my freshman class and watch "The Last Lecture". It was way over their heads.

Went to the JV soccer game eventhough Kristin didn't play,. McKay only had 8 girls.

Kristin Is not happy about not playing against Redmond next Saturday. she wanted to show them how much she had improved. She is suppose to work, but she forgot she had a game, so she is going to hopefully switch with Cole and work Sunday.

Today. A regular day. Kristin goes to the game with the varsity. I have a meeting At Willamette University Ed dept. for a monthlong student teacher. I need to pick up Kristin by six after the game. Your dad is either at Oregon City and a frosh football game or watching their volleyball team. He doesn't know yet.

Glad you get to move and let me know when you are done.

Have a good day, a good practice and fun at dance class. Is Dylan going with you again?

MOM

Sorry. Life is boring in Salem. Not much has been happening.

the weather has gotten colder, but not as cold as you are going to get.

Your sister played really well tuesday night, but not too great yesterday. they lost 3-0 to West. She did get to go to Pita Pit though. After that, your dad and I went to see Mr. Cross at the Silverton Hospital. He had his hip replaced and should have gone home today.

AS you found out, no school today. Graded in the morning and went to a grading workshop in the afternoon. It was pretty good. Your sister had a busy day. Practice at 10, then after lunch she went to hit golf balls. She also went to the golf club to talk to Chuck. They want her to work Saturdays instead of Nick, so she is working the 18th and the 25th. Chuck just crossed out Nick"s name. They must have been talking about it earlier. Your sister is happy about that.

Right now, I'm doing this and your puppy Maddie is barking. She has 25 min. before dinner.

Tonight, your dad is at a football game at West. It is hopme coming so he will be late. They are having their dance next Saturday.

Tomorrow, he took a day off and is going to play golf with Fitz. They have anough guys for 2 groups. WE are going to Trysiting tree on Saturday. Hopefully, our tee time is early enough(11) that we will miss some of the traffic for the OSU football game.

I am ready for Boise and as you know you will be getting a box of stuff.

Love you,

MOM

I guess I need to catch up. I'm getting old so let me try and remember from Thursday.

Thursday: Just a day at school. Not much happened. Kristin had practice and your dad had a game to do. since there wasn't much going on I didn't blog.

Friday: about the same. Took the freshmen into the weight room and they really did well. My step class was fun. they worked up a sweat. I like that. Kristin's team scrimmaged the JV2 boys and only lost 2-0. They were playing in ghe rain.

After practice and a shower, Kristin went to a friend's house and I met your dad at the Pita Pit. I had the Chicken ceaser. It was good. I'm going to try a different sandwich every time I go in there.

The football gods were not good that night. WE lost to South and WEst lost to Sprague. Actually the football gods were not good all weekend.

Saturday: The girls soccer team went to study table for an hour and a half then went to Shari's for breakfast. Kristin had to go into work for 1pm. They are going to try to get her to work on Saturdays. Chuck and Larry like her alot more than Nick. While Kristin was doing that, we went to Costco for the monthly shopping. We had hair cuts, then stayed home for a lousy football game.

Today: golf at 9. No one had a birdie but your dad bought. We are going to get the chip game so we can play as a family. It is still cutthroat, but you don't worry as much about your score. Larry is going to get us a set. That will give us something to do at Thanksgiving.

After golf, we came home, had lunch, then went to the store. I finished the bag tags and will take them tomorrow to get laminated. hopefully, they are alright. I made one for Dave too, but his name is not on it.

Now, we are watching football, and eating Kristin's homemade mac and cheese.

H0pe you had a good day. Tomorrow, Kristin plays South. she will get alot of work and probably get pretty dirty.

MOM

Your sister does play on the field!!!!!!

Yesterday: Boring day in the neighorhood. Went through the day without any fatalities. Gave notes to Personal fitness and did a fast CD for step. My Wt Training class is finally getting the idea of progression.

last night, Kristin got to play 2/3 of the game and touch the ball twice. the third time she let one go in. she thought is was going to be wide. the score ws 10-1, but she felt really bad.

Today. Two classes got notes and the step class did a fast CD also. I have a parent conference at 3:15 then another lovely soccer game againt NS at 4:30. the last time the girls played them, Kristin touched the ball twice your dad said. I didn't get to see the game, and your dad sat thorugh it. Needless to say he will not be there tonight.

I will fix dinner when we get home and watch the Boise State football game on TV.

What a wonderful day.

MOM

Saturday night.
Sunday morning.

Yesterday, we left the coast at 10 and were home by noon. I did 5 loads, yes, count them,5 loads of laundry. they even got out to hang dry. Your dad and sister did the lawn and your dad worked in the flower beds.

We had p8izza for dinner and watched football. I worked on your bag tags a bit. I need to pick a new color cartridge so I can finish them. I hope you like them.

TODAY: Monday, just another Monday. Classes went well. It is rather warm here so by 4th period they were pretty lethargic, so we had a little chat that dressing down is not considered participating, but moving while dressed down is. I think it went over their heads.

Had a meeting after school. Doing this, getting ready to go pay the club bill and go to the soccer game. Your sister is playing today and tomorrow. I don't know if she knows yet, but I will let her know after the game. They are playing McKay so she is hoping to play on the field, otherwise she might get a tad bit bored. Your dad will be there.

Don't know what is for dinner. Your dad has to go back to school for a freshman night or something, so it's just kristin, me and of course the puppies.

Hope you had a good day and look forward to reading your blog tonight.

MOM

Kristin looking like a real goalie. She is doing a great job. Not too vocal to bother everyone but forceful enough that people understand she means business.
the puppies and your dad sleeping in. didn't eat breakfast until after 9:30 today.

The view out the front of the motorhome. It is a beautiful day today.

Your dad got in lst night at 11:45. We all fell right asleep. the puppies didn't get up until 6:07 this morning. it was wonderful. I couldn't go back to sleep because of your dad's snoring, so I watched tv.

After breakfast, we took the puppies for a walk. Maddie pooped once and Lexi did a twofer. glad I pick up another baggie.

Went to the outlet mall and got conned into buying shoes for two young ladies. I'm surprised that Dylan didn't want a pair too. I bought a couple pairs of shorts, 2 for $24. they are men's but I couldn't beat the price. On the way home, we stopped at a bead shop and bought Kristin a starter kit. She also bought some beads so that is what she is doing now.

Your dad is waiting for the Duck game. Listening right now (hahaha). The puppies are on the bed with me.

Dinner is in the Crock Pot. I'm trying a rib roast with potatoes, green beans and onions for extra taste. You should consider getting a crock pot so you and D can have meals cooking all day so it will be ready after practice. they are great for soups and stews. With just the 2 of you, you could have a couple of meals from it.

Time to quit, the game is on.

Love,

all of us

going to the beach

going to the beach

going to the beach

GOING TO THE BEACH

guess what we are doing---going to the beach. kristin and I are leaving after her practice and dad is coming over after they beat north. He will be late and the puppies will wake up the whole park when he arrives. We are going to sleep in (yeah, right), relax, and shop. No golf.

Will send you pics from there

wish you were with us, but no stopping the Phillips family when katie is not there.

Have a nice weekend.

You know about yesterday. the celts were outplayed and didn't deserve to win. WS layed really well.

this morning: the puppies slept in until 5:30. I got up to feed them since your dad was out late. Made coffee at the same time. Got up at 6am to watch golf, do 3 loads of laundry and read the paper.

cleaned out the closet where I keep the bath towels and sheets. got rid of some sheets that we don't need.

Your dad worked outside and mowed the lawn. We both watched the golf on and off.

We didn't get the Duck game on tv so when we got to the club, I went in and watched a bit of the first half. How dissapointing. At leasdt they gave it a go in the second half.

Had a tee time for 2. Fitz and Russ played with us. We had a lot of fun. Poor russ. Went out in a 42 and came back in a 55. I have never seen a golf swing go so fast. If it would have been me, I would have been crying. Your dad and fitz both shot 85's. Fitz had to buy. He birdied 15.

Your sister had to work at 1 today and 10 tomorrow.

We went in to have a fitz drink and ended up eating in the bar. neil and his wife came in sat with us for awhile and had a drink too. When we left, Fitz, russ, Neil and his wife were still there.

Now, we are in bed watching the golf that we missed and the puppies are going down for the night. Maddies is finally compfy.

We play golf tommorow morning at our regular time. I'm fixing stew in the crock pot. We should have enough for a couple of meals at least.

have fun and stay dry.

YOUR LOVING FAMILY

Another day is over and it is getting closer to the weekend.

School was ok today. My wt. training class is big but the girls are working hard. Some of them need to learn how to push themselves, but we will get through that. In step, it was only the 2nd time we stepped and I tought them about 4 new things to get them caught up with 1st period. their learning curve is very high. Personal fitness took notes and played ulitimate "red ball" and this group did the best. It wasn't as hot and the girls participated better. There aren't any female athletes in there, but they like to play. I have a feeling that this group will not do very well on the written work and tests.

Kristin had pictures at practice. TOM is visiting and her stomach is ugly. Luckly, they didn't do much at practice. Her stomach ws really bugging her, so you know where she headed when she got home.

WE had BLT's for dinner. Your dad is at McNary for the JV football game that started at 6pm. The puppies are on guard duty. I'm watching football on tv and Kristin is in my room watching tv staying close to the pot.

Tomorrow night, I'm taking Kristin and a friend up to West for the football game. We will pick up some dinner for your dad. We will leave fairly early so that we can get a parking place. First game for us this season.

Your sister is hungry still and found the last otter pop in the frig.

Hope you have a good day tomorrow. have a nice trip on Saturday and stay in touch.

US

Jury duty: Oct. 6h. I have to call in the night before to see if I have to go in.

Tuesday: Not much happened. Gave fitness tests at school, worked on TAG stuff and went home. Kristin had a team dinner, your dad ws at soccer and volleyball, so I ate by myself (not including the puppies of course). Watched tv in the evening and fell asleep reading a book.

Wedensday: Busy day yesterday. Actually got my Personal fitness classes outside and 3rd period tried to play ultimate fresbee. It is amazing how many kids can't throw or catch the thing. 4th period, I took out small, red gator balls and played by the same rules. It's amazing how much better they did. Almost everyone could catch the ball and trhorw it too. Alot more participation in that class. ADAPTATION was the word of the day.

Went to Kristin's soccer game at South. final score 2-0 but they played much better. Brought one varsity frosh down that is not playing much. They actually had some speed as a team. Kristin played really well and is becoming very aggressive. Took one south girls out and the South girl got the foul. It ws fun listening to the McNary fans telling Kristin good job throughout the game. Parents are even coming up to me telling me what a great job she is doing. The team REALLY does need her.

Your dad had to rush home after the game to go potty, so he started the dinner. Pasta night and I had chicken.

Watched the end of The Closer since I slept through it on Monday. Now we have to wait until January.

Went to bed and read. Uncle bubba called and we talked for awhile about swimming. aunt Suzu has Diabetes so they have to watch what they are eating. He has already lost 17 lbs. That is a very good thing. It was nice talking to him. Quinn is playing water polo and really enjoying it.

I will blog again tonight after the day is over, probably around 6pm (before your dad gets home). He gives me funny looks every time I get on the computer.

Love from all of us.

have had a busy day.

Yesterday:

played golf, did laundry, watched football, and read. Of course, took time time out to play and be with the puppies.

Today:

School as usual. today was the mile day and any make-up fitness testing that was missed last week. Got almost everyone caught up. I felt a little sorry for 4th period who had to run the mile in the heat (85 degrees). Most of the girls wear sweats, so I know that didn't feel good.

after school, we had a short faculty meeting. After that, I went to get puppy food and treats and Kristin's paycheck. She made $148. Not bad.

When I got back to school at 4pm, I put together order forms and pictures for staff wear. I'm doing that again this year after missing last year. Ididn't offer as many things this year. It can be a pain in the butt.

Now I'm listening to a Christmas song on the ipod. (as you know, I'm going in order). I'm on the bee gees now. I'm here because I have to teach my first MAT class for Wilammete tonight. It starts at 5pm. I think I will be like alot of college profs and not hold them for the two hours every other Monday.

Your sister is playing North today, but I am missing it. It starts at 4:30, I guess right about now.

I don't know what we are doing for dinner. Cleary gave me some tomatoes, so I might make your dad and sister BLT's. I will see what time I get home.

Hope you made through your classes today. I'm sure it was a shock to your system to only go to three classes on a Monday. Sorry for the inconvience.

Have a great day.

Scores: Football WS 43, Tigard 42, double overtime

McNary 49, Forest Grove 7

Next week, McN vs. WS @ WS

Nice day today.

3:28--puppies went outside

5:21--puppies ate and I made coffee

7:25--I got up to read the paper, your dad was close behind.

9:00--OPH--yummie, yummie. I had my usual cheese omlette, you dad had a ham and cheese omlette and Kristin had her 49er's.

10:15--Costco gas at $3.59. We were really empty but it was under $100.

10:30--Costco shopping. Besides the itune stuff we got, we bought a new DVD player for the family room. After awhile ours starts acting funny.

11:30--your dad and sister mowed the lawn, I cleaned the floors.

12:30--watched the ducks. Boy was it ugly.

1:15--left to play golf

1:45 teed off. We played in 3 hrs and 15 min. It was just the two of us and we motored. It was hot and sticky. It was nice when the wind came up.

As you know we had the pita pit for dinner. Your dad liked it. I think we will be going back.

Now we are watching football and the news. We are suppose to be in the 90's fpr the next few days with possible record highs.

Your sister is at work. She really likes making the money.

Hope you had a good day.

Love,

Your Family

Busy today. Did get a free D bro's though.

Classes went well. more dressed down 4th period today. that's the freshmen class.

Went to woodburn. They lost 1-0. I hate watching and your sister is getting tired of losing. Miguel has 20 girls on his squad. he has raped the jv team. I feel bad for them. I hope the freshmen up there are not sitting.

Came home for dinner and had bacon and eggs. We just finished popcorn.

Now trying to find something to watch on tv. it sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Say golf tourney tomorrow. will be there all afternoon. it is suppose to be nice weather so I can work on my tan.

LOVE YOU

Good day in the neighborhood. Busy, but good. 7th period, it took us 30 min. to get out uniforms. That's the period we all teach. What a pain.



We got to school early today so that kristin could make up chemistry tht she missed yesterday. That didn't get done because by the teacher got to hs room, it was too late. She is going to do it tomorrow morning.



Actually got alot done during my prep 5th period. Today's step class is really un coordinated. they are fun and funny. My freshman class likes to play games. That is good because they aren't very smart, but they mean well.



I love your new roomie. She is a sweetie. What is her name? Who is going to take care of her during vacations? i hope the girls have thought about that.



After school, kristin had to work with a partner for Borreson's class. When I left today, her team was sorking on defense again. She has a team dinner after practice. She will be eating well.



Tonight, I am having chicken for dinner and your dad is having a little steak. (this is where the computer went off)

The neighbors were on vacation last week. They brought us macadamia nuts and a fresh pineapple from Hawaii. The pineapple will be had for dinner tonight. Yum, yum.

Nice talking to you today. Stay out of trouble and remember, the girls are only hurting themselves. When someone complained at the end of the season because they didn't get better, I just ask, "what did you do during the season"?

LOVE YOU!!!!!!! Say hi to D.

Busy two days. yesterday, I think your dad and I were home for about 2 hours.

got up and went to school. It was the last day of not dressing down. The classes went well, but they put all of the ds's in my 8th period class. That could be fun.

afterschool, kristin and I ran home so she could take the car back to practice. I had a meeting at Willamette for my methods class. Lindsay girod-Burgess is one of my students. I also found out that I'm might have a practium student for the months of October and November. Oh boy, more work (if it's not a good one). I will find out for sure soon.

We all got home at about the same time, had a quick dinner, then your dad and I were off to a SAsuppose Y Golf meeting. That was quick, but then we had to stay for the tourneemant meeting. That is this Friday. We got home around 8:45, just in time for The Closer.


Today was hectic. First day of dressing down and you know how some of them forget their combo's and wait until the last minute to buy their clothes. In my 1st period Aerobics class, I only have 4 girls that have taken it before. My 3rd period Personal fitness class will be a good one, but in my 4th period class only about 2/3 dressed down.

Kristin was suppose to leave at 10 but the bus didn't get there until 11:15. She missed Chemistry and now has to go in tomorrow after school to do the make up. She wasn't happy and I wasn't happy.

I left school at 2:10 because the puppies had their yearly vet appt. Everything is fine.

NOW:

I'm doing this waiting for a phone call about the tournament on friday. Your dad is at a soccer game and then will be home for Pork chops in the cream of mushroom soup and extra mushrooms. Then we get to wait for a call from Kristin when she hits I-5 to pick her up from school. That will be a fun one.

HOpe everything is good with you.

Scores:

Football: MCN 28-roseburg 0
WS 3-David Douglas 7
Soccer: Girls Varsity: MCN 1-West Albany 3. I talked to Mary and she said that the frosh goalie kicked the 2nd one in and just let the third one go through. Mary wishes that you sis was up there, but Kristin does not need to know that.

Last night, Kristin and I watched 21. It was good, but not as good Vegas.

Your dad got home areound 11:15.

the waiting game. As you know, today has been a waiting game. We got up rather early this morning because, two girls were hungry. there was no tv so we read the paper and I figured out the checkbook.

We went to play golf and Kristin stayed home to wait for the dish guy.

You know what the golf scores were. I lipped out 3 birdie putts. No one got a birdie toa
day, so Fitz bought today since we have hbeen doing the buying lately.

As you know when we got home at 1:30, we were still waiting.

Your dad mowed the lawn, I did a load of laundry and went to the store. We were still waiting.

Kristin left for work at 2:30. Still no dish guy.

Kristin is working by herself today. There is a huge tournament tomorrow morning so she texted to stay that she would be late. We took her dinner AFTER THE DISH GUY LEFT. Kristin has to move all of the crts over by herself tonight. she is making alot of money.

On the way hokme we stopped at the liquer store to get margaritia's to go along with our taco's. dinner was good. the pupies thought so too.

We are now watching football getting the tv warmed up for tomorrow. The Seahawks are on at 10am. We will be watching.

Hoe your bbq went well.

Love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today is finally over and the week is almost over. Your dad has not had the greatest week. The car, the roof, and now his dish doesn't work. Hopefully it will get fixed before football Saturday.

Today at school was the last day of handing out locks and 7th period was a bear. We don't have any more long lockers to give out.

I had to rush home right after school to check on the sick Lexi. Right now she is sitting in the kitchen waiting for popcorn. Sounds like she really doesn't feel good.

Went back to Kristin's soccer game. No defense. She tried as hard as she could but when you don't have much help, it is hard. I think it was 8-0 but I lost count.

Stopped at the store for bananas and lettace and fixed BLT'S. Your dad was up on the roof trying to fix the dish to no avail.

Now we are watching the movie, sharing popcorn with the puppies.

that's all that happened today.

New Roof Day

As you can tell, we are getting a new roof. Shen i was with you in Pokey, the roof leaked again, bad! Soooo, now we are getting a new roof. This was not suppose to happen until the end of the month, but they had a cancellation.

YESTERDAY:

Day with freshmen. It's nice seeing them not all dressed in black. There are some interesting characters out there and I'm sure my patience will be tested, but so far so good.

After school, I worked out for a little while, then Kristin did a little shopping.

We had a nice dinner, then did nothing. Your sister couldn't decide what to wear and was working on that.

TODAY:

Everyone was at school. The school is very crowded. The locker room is full is full except for 4th period. A couple of periods we used the junior section for the freshmen. the classes seemed ok. WE will see when they dress down next week.

This morning, Kristin got up early to do her hair. It was really cute. You could really see the layers. She wore a pair of shorts and and a cute top. I never saw her today, except the period she had PE. She is growing up.

This afternoon, I had to sit through an IEP meeting and get home to see what the roofers were doing. I had to climb over the fence by the motor home to get in. It must have looked funny seeing some old lady climbing over the fence.

I had to get home because your dad said that the puppies wouldn't come out of the garage. They are brave now.

Kristin is at practice, then going to a team dinner. Your dad is in a meeting and I'm doing this. I'm not sure what we are going to have for dinner. It depends on what time your dad gets home and what time I have to pick up Kristin.

Kristin has their first game tomorrow against West Albany. I will let you know how she does. They have been working on defense for the last two practices.

Scores:

Boy's soccer-Us 2, Tigard 1
Girl's soccer-Tigard 5, Us 0. Ouch.

oh yeah, Kraig Massee is my aide with Personal Fitness. That should be fun.

MOM

It's been a couple of days.

SATURDAY:

2:00am: your dad got home from Medford. He slept in until 8:00. The puppies liked that.

Got up in the morning and sorted laundry that was done on Friday.

11:15: Kristin had a golf lesson and she really hit the ball well. Larry even said so.

12:30: Hair cut for Kristin

2:00: Went to Costco and spent alot of money on food for the first couple of weeks of school.

4:00: Kristin goes to work.

4:30: your dad was taking a major nap on the couch. He had eaten string cheese and fell asleep with the wrapper in his hamd.

While Kristin and I were gone, your dad worked out in the yard cutting the grass.

We had Costco chicken for dinner with baked beans and stuffing. your dad waws in 7th heaven.

We watched football on tv.

Go Ducks!

SUNDAY:

Golf at 9am. Everyone played well. You know what Kristin shot. Your dad shot an 80 with a double on 18. I had a quad on 15. took three to get out of the sand. Did you know that they made the sand trap on 10 smaller< got rid of the lip? It looks really stupid.

For dinner, we are going to have BLT's. We are using a big tomato from the plant in the back.

Your sister is going into work today. Larry wanted her in.

GO DUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

got up this morning and had the usual for breakfast. Had to get kristin up so she could come down when I left. Sat thru more meetings this morning. I got my unit plans done.

The school fed us lunch today and it was good. Sandwiches that we made ourselves and cake from costco. I should go work out but I'm not going to.

It looked like they were doing goalie stuff this morning. After practice the girls had a team bonding breakfast. kristin got to drive by herself of course. Your dad is not likeing this too much.

right now, I'm bored so I was going thru college athletic pages and looking at women's golf. I saw your blog so I decided to do that now.

After school, I'm going to take Kristin to the driving range then we will go home and eat. I'm doing chicken on the bbq. Your dad has a get together somewhere for all of the administrators. He didn't go last spring so he thought he had better go. He will eat horse douvers for dinner there.

I have to be home by 6pm for the Oregon State Stanford football game. It is on ESPN2. cleary wore her OSU football jersey and now has these obnoxious orange Go Beav shoes she got made at nike. I had to put up with those all day.

tomorrow, the jamboree doesn't start until 1pm so we can sleep in.

Hope you have a good night.

MOM

Another day of work. Had meetings this morning and talked about how parents are going to be able to see their grades and attendance on-line any time they want. We just need to update grades every two weeks. No big deal.

Talked to Miguel this morning as ou know. You also know that kristin is very excited about playing on Friday. Miguel will have 22 girls and will play 11 the first half and the other 11 the second half. I think he was worried about what I would say about Kristin making JV. I was a good parent and told him that we would stand behind his decesions. I think he was relieved.

Went to the Courthouse and worked out.

Went to the store and bought potatoes au graten, garlic bread, and some other stuff for dinner. Your dad is not home yet, but I put the potatoes in the oven.

The puppies drove your dad out of the bed last night. He moved to the spare bedrrom and the puppies went with him. He felt very loved. they didn't get up until 5:30. We are trying to change thier schedules.

Hope you had a good dinner tonight and had fun.

MOM

HAPPY WORK DAY

YESTERDAY

first need to start with yesterday. Kristin and I went to play golf at Santiam because there was a tournament at McNary. She beat me by 1 and was hitting hr driver faaaaaaaar.

Came home and a egg scramble with cheese, bacon, mushrooms and pepperoni and toast. It was good. Your dad and i had a meeting at creekside for SAY Golf at 7 but when we got there found out it started at 6. oh well, we showed up.

TODAY:

first day of work. Went to sit in a meeting and it seemed like we never had a summer break. Got alot of computer work done (i.e. surffing the net) and catching up on gossip.

Came home around 3:30 and now doiong this. Oh yeah, I had to fix Kristin's schedule. She had one teacher that I didn't want her to have, so now she has bulen for history. Moved chemistry to the morning. The only iffy class and teacher now is Algerbra 2. We will see about that one.

Dinner tonight is baked beans and brats. your dad will do them on the grill. Then tonight we will just relax.


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Kristin got her work schedule and she works 7 times in the month of Sept. She is really excited about that.

Did you talk to Dylan about New Years? He is more than welcome to come and play the courses. Not very often you can play $200 courses for $75. It culd be cold, wet and windy, but I guess that's the price we will have to pay. it will be fun.

Hopefully, some day you will get some homework so you won't be so bored (what are we paying for anyway?). Keep me updated on any gossip, and stay out of trouble.

It's time to start blogging again. Katie needs to know what is going on in Salem.

This morning:

We all got up this morning and had a tee time for 9am. Fitz played too. Kristin had to take over Katie's duty of getting his clubs out. It was good weather, al little windy but it cooled it off a little bit. Your dad a shot a 47 on the front. Not like yesterday. He did come around and shot a 39 on the back. Kristin shot a 92 with a 7 on 17. I shot an 84. Not bad for an old lady. kristin had a drive on 14 that was 220 yds.

After golf:

Had two drinks after golf. I had to pay back from last week and Fitz had two today.

After golf went and got gas in the car, then to the store for dinner.

Dinner:

I'm having chicken and a sweet potato and the other two are having hambergers and baked potatoes. Fruit for them and a green salad for me.

Nothing else is going on. The puppies are fine. It might rain within the next hour or two.

I know it's been a long time, but i was with KP some of the time.

We had fun at running Y. the Sanfords got us a 3 bedroom condo and the girls loved it. We woke up Friday morning and it was 29 degrees. by the time we teed off it ws warm enough that by the 3rd whole I had my rain gear and top off. It probably didn't help that I was working up a sweat walking up those hills.

Scores: kate 92, kaci 93, Kristin 95, Lindsay 108, and freshman shannon 110. It was a short course but we will play better next year.

After golf and frozen pizza for dinner, the girls went up to the sport center. They worked out and got in the hot tub. They also picked up some 14 year old boys from the salem area. After that, they walked down to a new restuarant and had dessert. They came back and watched a movie. At 12:30 am, I told them to quiet down. Finally at 1 they were asleep.

WE got up this morning and left by 10am. had a nice trip back. Good weather.

When we got home, your dad just finished the lawn and we unpacked the car.

Now, I am doing this and laundry. At one time your dad wanted to barbeque, but now he is not too sure. I think he is tired.

tomorrow, kristin has a lesson aat 10:45 then she doesn't know it but she is going to chip and putt.

have a nice day.

Back to the old grind. got up this morning and your dad wasn't feeling good. when the wind kicked up yesterday, so did his allergies.

Got to school at the regular time and did what I had to do. Classes were fine. during 4th period, I counted all of the money that we made yesterday and turned it in.

after school, we have practice at the driving range. After that the girls are having a team bonding evening. They are going to Michaels to pick out colored tee shirts and then going to Kaci Linton's to decorate. While they are doing that, I'm picking up pizza for them-------just got back from a fire alarm after school and it was raining.

after I pick Kristin up from Kaci's house, your dad and I have a SAY golf meeting to attend. I'm reallllly looking forward to that.

tomorrow is kind of busy. I only have to teach 1 period. I then have to go to the OSSA office in Wilsonville for a state coaches meeting. when I get back, we have qualifying for Wed. No rest for the wicked I guess.

I have been looking at your weather and you might have some snow tomorrow. Just think, in Phoenix, it will be nice and warm. Yahoo.

Well, I have to stop and find out where Kaci Linton lives. Hope you had fun on the course in the wind, and you don't get too tired going to two days of classes in a row.

MOM

what a beautiful day. Woke up to a clear sky, but 46 degrees. It didn't matter what the temp was becauses it was sunny.

Made coffee, fed the dogs, then read the paper. I did three loads of laundry and took Kristin to her lesson. After that, we went to Lowe's and Michaels to get some things for the sponser signs for the tournament tomorrow.

Got home and sat outside for awhile. Your dad came home from proctering the ACT test and did the lawn with Kristin's help. We then went to get the oil changed, your dad took us to starbucks for a strawberries and cream. After that we went to the club to get some things done for the tourney tomorow. the store was after that.

When we got home, sat in the sun for awhile, watched a little golf, read and took down the laundry.

for dinner, we had little steaks. For dessert we are going to have a cake that your sister had to make. the frosting is from scratch. It should be good.

the puppies lovedit outside. AIt's not suppose to be as nice tomorrow and by tomorrow night it is suppose to be raining. Oh well, we at least got one day.

Have a great day and stay out of trouble.

MOM

This is going to be difficult to type. i HAQV (SEE WHAT i MEAN?) I have Lexi sitting on my lap while doing this and watching the game.

Woke up thisw morning to cloudy and cool weather. Did a couple of loads of laundry. Your dad was lazy aths morning and didn't get up until after 7am. I let the dogs out the firlst time but made him feed them.

Took Kristin to her lesson and she did well. Larry seems to think that she could be good. On the way home we got dog food and treats. (Lexi just got down) wow this is easier now. She is having another lesson next Sat. too.

Came out of Costco $300 poorer. Our cupboards were bare and we needed the food. When we got home I fixed a quick lunch and read and took a nap. Your dad took a little nap too.

As you know, Kristin and I went to Panda express and watched Alvin. It was a good lilttle movie.

I got a text from your dad and he is having such a fun time at the prom. The dinner before was worth all of the trouble.

tomorrow morning, we are going to play golf at our usual time. You can text or call any time. What are you going to do until 1:30? The golf course you are playing does have alot of water, but I'm sure you will be able to handle it.

this next week is the busy week for golf. Monday, we play Sprague and we need to win that. Tuesday, we go to lewis river, and thursday, we are at Willamette Valley in Canby. I will be ready for next weekend

I thank that it is neat that you contacted Christopher and you might go out to dinner with him. You will have to tell him how it goes.

I bet the big "D" is missing you. maybe he will get some homework done.

I am looking forword to coming down there for Conference to watch you play. does Dave know what time tee times are yet for that tournament? We are staying in a motel close when we fly in Monday night then at Nanny's on the second night. Your dad is excited about coming down and watching you too. It will be fun because we have played the course.

Stay out of trouble and we love you.

MOM (and the puppies too).