Back to the real world. The weather is normal for this time of year: rain showers. That's ok. I just wish it would be a little warmer.

Kristin is still riding high from last night. The girls from west kept coming up to your dad saying that Kristin did a great job. She even robbed them of a goal. What a save.

Every day she asks if we know how many days until she goes to see you. she needs to realize that she is there to look at the school. Please keep her on track.

Today was our usual 8:00 start time. Kristin brought me and Cleary a DB. It was really good.

right now, I'm waiting for your dad to get home and listening to Maddie bark. I think she is hungry.

Costco for dinner and a big shopping night. I'm excited. We need alot of stuff.

Let me know when you find out what course you are playing in San Diego.

Oh, your dad just walked in the door. I'm hungry, so off to Costco we go.

Stay our of trouble. You only have 1 more day of school.

Long time since I have done this so here it goes.

The weekend was wonderful. Nice weather=laundry, lawn mowing, sitting out, shopping, sitting out, grilling, Mike's, sitting out, ducks winning, football.

Sunday was much of the same except golf was included. Yes, I did another load of wash. sat out a little more and watched the Seahawks loose. As you know, we had pot roast in the crock pot with potatoes and left over baked beans. We made kristin go get ice cream. Had a coupon for 2 at $2.99. She paid with change. Cookie and Cream and Vanilla.

Today the weather is changing sorry to say. right now it is 65, windy and cloudy. The weather is suppose to come in later tonight. dinner tonight is left over hot meat sandwiches, a couple of left over potatoes and a salad for me. Probably peaches for your dad.

Tomorrow, it is suppose to rain on and off all day, and for Kristin's game it is only suppose to get to to maybe 60. She can stay warm in her goalie pants. Want to place a bet as to if she plays?

HOpe you played well today and that the frosh didn't annoy you.

that's it for now.

Oh yeah. The puppies are fine.

MONDAY, MONDAY:

Another beginning of another week.

Yesterday: Your dad and I played golf. I did better than the week before. I shot a 91 with a quad and a triple. Your dad started out rough, but shot a 42 on the back.

Fitness testing this week. Ran the mile too. I only had two each period not show up and they missed the whole day.

Sloppy Joe's for dinner with corn and applesause. then, the football game.

Taking in the blue car today to Keizer Auto. It is leaking something so I get to take it in. Who knows how long it will take to fix.

Your sister keeps counting down the days until she sees you. I hope you will not have too much fun and she actually does some searching at the school.

HOpe you had a good day. I saw you were making a couple of tee times for tomorrow. Are you guys playing for practice?

Talked to poppi and mimi yesterday and they love their cats. Both sounded real good and are excited about seeing us at Thanksgiving.

that's about it.

Hump day is almost over. We are on the down side. It is also raining outside. I'm sitting on the bed watching the news.

New this year, on wedensdays we have to be at school at 7am and get to leave at 3. School starts at 8. We are using that time for meetings.

Last night and the soccer game, your sister didn't get to play. She was a little upset and she didn't think she would be. I warned her that she might not play. Everything is ok today. They had a short practice. Tomorrow, they have goalie training a half hour before their regular practice. the team is going to olive garden after that.

Your dadis not home yet but when he gets home I'm sure he will be hungry. Tomorrow, he has to work a football game.

Friday is the big golf tournament and I think we are ready. The weather is suppose to be nice and a little rain the next day. Hope it holds off.

That's it for now. I hope your school time is going well and you are not to bored. I'm sure you have plenty of time for homework.

Kristin's next soccer game is Tues. against North. Maybe she can play.

MOM

Refrigerator came yesterday at about 3:15. It is now making ice and I filled it this morning. We still have a lot of room. I guess katie can come and visit. I will have enough food for her.

This morning, we played golf. It was suppose to be nice but it rained just a little. didn't even need rain gear. Just wore shorts and a top. Even got to wear my sandals. I really like Kristin's new swing. She is flatter and doesn't come over the top as much. she is starting to get more distance too.

Now, your dad is mowing the lawn. He is frustrated with the Seahawks. You are probably on the course right now so you are not missing anything.

When he gets done we are going to the store so I can feed my new refrigerator.

Your sister is at work. I think the only reason she wants to visit you is for the movie. I guess that's one way to get her interested in ISU.

Good football game on tonight, the Bears and Packers. Go Packers. I don't like the Bears qb.

HOpe you had a good day today and good luck tomorrow.

US

IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!!!!

Been a good couple of days. Finally got to really teach today. Had two step classes. My 2nd class only has 2 girls that have stepped before. Sometimes, those are the best classes. Kyle Ward has my 4th period class of Personal Fitness and he did a good job for the first try.

Kristin has early practice today, then off to the driving range to try her new driver. I hope she gets a little longer.

After that, we are going to go home and see the puppies. I'm sure this last week has been a real shock to their system. (yeah, right. they probably just sleep the whole time).


We will fix something somewhat light for dinner. Kristin is thinking of Cup of Noodles and I don't know what I'm going to have. A salad will be included.

Your dad has had a pretty good week too. He was at the JV football game last night and has to go to David Douglas (Portland) tonight. He won't get home until about 11pm. He will probably end up in the spare bedrrom because the puppies will be spred out on the bed.

Tomorrow we get our haircuts at 12:30 and Kristin has a lesson with chris at 2:30. Your dad will porbably go too. The more the merrrier. Kristin has to work at 4 tomorrow and 1 on Sunday. that will be her last Sunday for awhile.

Sunday morning is golf morning. Kristin is going to play with us since we tee off 15 min. early and she works at 1pm. Kole is the on call at 5pm after working the morning shift and she is going to make him come in HAHAHA.

Hope you have fun in Spokane. When I get done with this I'm going to look up the course. Stay out of trouble.

Love you

Drama: Senior in high. Kristin seems to think that her friend is ignoring her.

The last couple of days have been flying by. Frosh yesterday, everyone today. Handing out locks and some uniforms.

Yesterday after school I went to the Courthouse to work out then went home and sat outside with the puppies and my Mike's. Your dad came home about 5:15. We had hambergers for dinner. After dinner, your dad mowed the lawn and I sat outside and watched.

Today: same 'ol, same 'ol. The frosh have been good so far. Hopefully a better class this year.

Your sister has practice at 2:30-3:30 and she gets her uniform tonight. She gets goalie stuff.

We are having stir fry (frozen TGIF's) tonight. Hopefully it is good.

That's about it for now. Hope you have a great day. Stay in touch.

MOM

Got up late this morning to do this, at 5:45. Actually it is 7:10 now so I did some other things first.

To get you updated since I haven't beeen on for a couple of days.

Sept. 2: Went to school and really only had to sit thru one stupid meeting, and that is what it was. Since some people had to go out of the building for "job-alike" meetings, we had to have an hour meeting to make it fair for everyone. We read soming about "Farting Boy" (I thought of Dylan).

the rest of the day was spent on getting the lockerroom ready and claening out of the desk. That night we had a SAY Golf meeting about the tournament.

Sept. 3: Had a two hour meeting for the "nuts and bolts" of the school year. About how we need to build "relationships" with the hard to get along with students. My motto for this year? "Patience is a virtue". I know I have said that many times before, but I think it will really come in handy this year.

Got home at 3:30, your sister had to get to practice. Had to go to the distrit office to get something signed because they screwed up before. Hopefully that will do it.

Game on in the evening and our financial planner came to visit. she is going to run some numbers for me for retirement. It is getting closer.

Watched a crappy game. Glad Blount is no longer on the team.

Sept. 4. Got up at the regular time. Knew the weather was going to be bad so did three loads of wash so I could hang it outside. Your sister finally go up at 9:30 and we were out the door by 10:30. Went to the bank then as you know, ended up at the outlet mall. You saw what your sister bought. I think both are cute.

Came back into town and did school supply shopping.

2:45 and we were off again. I took her to practice then went and worked out. I was rather impressed with myself being abole to move on that machine and text at the same time.

Picked up the seights for your dad's driver. We were going to go straight to the Pita Pit but your sister's stomach was doing it's thing. So, we went home, she pooped, we both took a shower, then went and finished off at Roth's.

Your dad had a game last night and they lost to the 6th ranked team 24-21. That's not too bad.

Today: Going to look at refrigerators. Ours is giving up the ghost. The freezer gets warm then cold. Not making much ice. Hard to keep cold.

It is raining out. today is supppose to be the worst day.

I don't know what else we are going to do. i know Kristin has to work but that is it.

MOM

Finally back into the swing of things. As you know, Maddie went to the ER yesterday morning at 4am with a very upset tummy. they gave her medicine and said she couldn't eat or drink for 12 hours. That got tough for her in the afternoon. she go to eat at 3pm and again at 7pm. she was a happy camper. We had taco's last night and watched football. I ended up watching Andy rodick win in tennis.

today: 5:30 the alarm rang and the puppies were out of bed in a flash. they went outside and your dad fixed coffee. they had cheerio's this morning.

Your dad took a shower and the puppies pretended that they were sleeping. When he got out of the shower they wanted their lovin'.

5:45 I was in the shower and by 5:55 had my first sip of coffee. Fed the dogs, fixed breakfast and read the paper.

dogs went outside and pooped.

Left the house at 7am. oops, just a little late.

Meetings today from 8 until about 11. finished a letter of recommendation for a student.

1pm. Went to the post office to mail the package.

Came back to school, filled out some paperwork and played on the computer. found out I can get on facebook on my computer at school. Can't abuse the privilage here. I could get in trouble.

tonight, your dad and Kristin are having BLT's and I'm having chicken.

Tomorrow, the whole process starts again.

Hope you hit the ball well.

MOM