Tom and Emma went to see it last night. I stayed here with Jake. Tom and Emma came home laughing stating that their father is very disturbed. Tom is still working at Bob Evans. He bought a new car over a month ago. It is a 2008 Huyndai Accent. He ended up getting a new car after being in an accident. He was driving with Jake (in the front seat). Evidently, Jake started rocking and swing his arms. This caught Tom in the right eye, couldn't see, and ended up under some type of SUV. The moral of the story is Jake is no longer permitted in the front seat.
Ed and Morgan are trying to sell or rent their town home in Lexington Park. They have purchased a new home just down the street from Jake's school. Morgan is pregnant and due May 4. She wants to do in home daycare for up to 8 children. The house is a nice little 3 bedroom rambler on 3/4 acres with lots of trees. It is already fenced in.
Morgan is having an ultrasound on Sept 25. I can't wait. She wants to use cloth diapers. I have found some on line that I thought she would like. She received them the other day and is suppose to bring them over here today so I can see them (velcro tabs, adjustable legs etc..) I give here a lot of credit if that is what she wants to do. She is insistent that she does not want to contribute to destroying the enviorment (I told here I think I already own a landfill...maybe 2). Ed went to Lousianna for the hurricane and came back with a terrible ear and sinus infection (has allergy to molds). He was on standby for 9/11 in D.C. I understand that he may need to go to Afganistan in Nov. (that stinks)
Morgan's 1st Sonogram
Geoff is living with his girlfriend (Lauren) and another male roomate. As you can guess, Keith and I are none too happy about this. Oh well, live and learn. He is finishing his degree in Criminal Justice and taking additional classes to get certifications in 3 different computer programs. He is also working security at a port where natural gas is delivered. He runs with the Lexington Volunteer Rescue Squad during his spare time. His girlfriend is also with the rescue squad and works in a doctors office.
Brad continues to be MIA - pray for him
Emma is great. She is enjoying school, her friends,computers, art and making videos. She is creative like her father. Eddie, who has a lot of computer knowledge (they all make me look stupid) is impressed by her ability to make some of these animated videos. She enjoys herself. I love to leave for work after she has left to go down the street. I drive past her and see her (the only girl) with these guys. She is just talking and laughing and they are hanging on her every word.
Jake is my hero, truely. An announcement was made during the lunch time @ Esperanza Middle School, that they were going to have football tryouts for 4 small teams to play flag football with eachother. I guess jake was the first one up there to get a permission slip. I was not really in to letting him try out and Keith was even less than thirlled. But Jake wanted to do this. So I went to the school and watched him try out with the other children. He had a blast. He ran the full distance of the field (and was not last) and was completely unabashed (how is that for a big word Greg) in participating with all the kids. The night before they were to post the list of the 20 kids who were going to be on the team from his "house", I had to explain to him that I was very proud of him for getting out there and giving everything his best shot. I had to explain that some kids would not get on the team but that it was ok because they tried. He sat up for hours rocking and shaking his hands and looking worried. I asked him what he was concerned about and he said if he did not make the team he was concerned that I would loose my "credit cards" and my "house". After looking into his eyes and watching him I had an epiphany. He thought that by making the team he was going to make money and take care of his mom. What a guy. I sat and tears filled my eyes as I reassured him that nothing bad would happen to me. I told him that his dad and I could not be more proud of the good man he was becoming. The next day at school, he saw the list and found out he did not make the team..The principal called me and said Jake was having a rough time with this but stated that Jake new he was upset and wanted to handle this himself. That was a big milestone for him to be able to recognize his own frustration and attempt to control it. Once again, my eyes filled with tears, wanting to go over to the school and snatch him up, but I didn't. He came home later that day and announced Mr. Paskins made him the assistant coach. He is now complete with a whistle (thank you Mr. Paskins).
So as you can see, everything just keeps rolling along in this crazy world. I will send you pictures of Jake @ practice (once one of my brilliant computer geeks shows me how) and other pictures. We have been in the process the last couple of months of finishing the basement. I will send pictures of the progress. Poor Tom will now get a room with a door. He's excited.
take care .. our love to all
Pat
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