Lazy Weekend

Hello everyone!! So now I have added Facebook to my blog in an attempt to keep you a bit more up to date.

Things are well with us. Ryan is working hard in 3rd grade and it is paying off - no more worries. Parent/Teacher conferences just around the corner.

Jakob is getting ready for first grade - where does the time go?

Today we went to a building expo. It was pretty interesting although I so many people that I began to have a sense of claustapohio (sp?)

One good thing was that I ran into a parent I had several years ago. I knew that she worked with horses but never really pursued the opportunity. Well today she was showing off their Arabians at the expo. The school she works at is locatd in Pressath which isn't far from here. I have been wanting to get Ryan and Jakob into horseback riding much to Jeff's displeasure. There is a lot of information out there that talks of the theraputic benefits horseback riding has or just being around horses. After the deaths of Andrea and Alex, Ryan was a pretty angry little boy. He is doing better but still doesn't open up and talk much. On the other hand, Jakob is a pretty emotional bundle with an explosive package. I can see this being calming for him. Maybe it is all wishful thinking...who knows until we try it.

In addition softball season is beginning! Jeff has already begun spring tryouts though he says he doesn't really have to tryout. In fact he says that the "old team" are working to find rookies that will fill the places of those players they have lost since last season. A bit comical to hear but it is good to see him excited about something and softball always has that affect on him.

He has always been concerned that the boys wouldn't like the game and he has tried not to push them into it for fear they will hate it. Now the boys are ready to begin Little League. They need coaches too so Jeff has to find out if he can do that as well as play on his own team. I think it will be a good experience for them. Personally I think I plan to sit this season out. Once again there is not a coach and the girl who plans to step up is also a player. Past experience shows this has been a poor practice and much animosity among team players. My goal for playing is to have fun while working out. That hasn't happened the last two seasons so I will sit the sidelines once again.

Well I hope everyone out there is doing well - I won't say I will try to keep this updated - those of you who know me know this doesn't always happen. :)