I was anticipating loads of pictures to upload from Abby and Bryn's band trip to Florida, but they must not take after me. Bryn never even unwrapped her disposable camera, and Abby only took a few. Luckily, a family friend went down on their own and snapped a couple for us. Abby and Bryn updated us by texting on their busride home Sunday. Paige came along to welcome her sisters back to Wisconsin at 10:00pm. Abby and Bryn didn't have much to say, just wanted to snuggle in their comfy beds. It was tough getting up for school the next day, but they did get to show off their tans and blonder hair.

On Wednesday, Bryn got to run in her first track meet for the season at Indoor Conference! She ran the 400 and was in 2 relays: 4x400 and 4x800. She did not qualify for sectionals understandably with only 1 week of practice under her belt. She's looking forward to outdoor season (schedule link at right) and I'm really excited because she'll have home track meets for the first time in 3 years! (Our high school track was renovated since last season.)

Paige was called by her new Little League coach just before spring break. She'll play for the Cardinals this summer. And this year, her age bracket is 7th to 12th graders! May be a little intimidating! Her first chance to meet her teammates was at their first practice was this past Thursday. She's with 3 other 7th graders she knows. We won't get her game schedule until later this month.

Saturday Paige was flawless testing for her high blue belt in Tae Kwon Do. And she didn't get paired with the same crabby mom to spar (fight) with again! She'll be officially awarded her new belt later this week. My parents stopped in for a visit Saturday when we returned and ended up staying the night. They've been in town helping Kristin remodel her basement.

I've been busy helping to plan for Abby's local Gold Award ceremony. I'm in charge of invites and programs and they're to be ready tomorrow! Abby will be recognized at a local church here in the Falls on Thursday, May 22nd if anyone would like to attend. And I've decided to take on the role of finding tenants for a new strip mall near our house - I'm tired of it being empty! So I spent a little time online and emailed several establishments (Cold Stone Creamery, Old Navy, Alterra Coffee, Brennan's Market, Jimmy John's, Nick & Willy's Pizza,and Borders ) suggesting this new location.:) Everyone will thank me later. And check out my updated link to "where i work" - we finally have a temporary web site! We're still making final decisions on what to include in the portfolio section. My latest web site I designed (The Secret Garden) is the last one in that section.

Wish Bryn luck! She goes for her driver's test this coming Wednesday!!!!