Stuff!

A lot has been going on over the last month......School has started, the Alaska cruise season has ended, the leaves have changed colors, and snow is falling in the mountains and getting closer to our house.

George has been very busy with both Alaska Airlines, and driving motorcoaches for Holland America/Princess. It willb e nice to slow down for a little while and regroup!

Mark is back into the swing of things at school. He is hoping to become the NCO Flag Detail in ROTC. A couple of weeks ago we went to an SLS Banquet. Awards and ribbons were handed out to those that participated and earned other awards. Mark recieved 2 ribbons. It was impressive to watch the precision that each of the cadets showed as they were called forward to recieve their award or ribbon.

Jeff is working hard on getting his grades where they need to be. He likes being in 8th grade! Much better than 7th!

Emily is very busy. She has joined a running club that goes thru the end of Sept, she will be participating in a cross-country run sponsered by her school, she got her ears pierced.

I am glad that the cruise season is over! I will probably miss it in about a month, but right now, the break is good! I really enjoy driving those motorcoaches around! Not at all like driving a school bus.

We are looking forward Matt and Annette's new baby to arrive on Wednesday. I am sure Annette is ready for her back to stop hurting! His name will be Ian ___?___ Curtis. They are waiting until they see him to come up with a middle name. I can hardly wait to see him. I will be making a trip to their home in Michigan at the end of October. Love being the Grandma!