Catching Up

I haven't posted for a while so I thought I would catch everyone up on our busy life.

We went to CA mid-June so that Megan could spend some time with her friends from school before graduation. We had a good time with friends, spent some time with Jake, and just relaxed. We got home Sunday night and got a call from Jake. Apparently his landlord had decided that she didn't really want a roommate after all. Really, she knew we were there for the weekend, but decided to wait until the Sunday evening to ask him to leave. WHATEVER...

So, July 4th weekend, Ken and I went back to CA to load Jake's things into a rented van and move him home. He had actually found another place to live that would still be within his budget, but he decided it was time to focus on school. We are proud of this decision. He is home now, looking for work, and planning on taking a class or two at the local community college with plans for a 4 year university either starting in January or next fall.

Megan is still struggling to find friends (as am I). She had a group of drama kids from CA come and spend a few days with us last week. It really was nice to see her living and enjoying life again. She is also looking for work (not very hard). She started an online anatomy & physiology class this summer to prepare her for the college CNA course she will start in the fall. It is one of those programs where she gets high school and college credit...and it is FREE. She left today for a week long trip with the youth group at church. She still hasn't made any connections there, so I'm a little worried about her.

Michael has friends all over the neighborhood. He is at some one's house, or they are here, most of the day. He started practicing with the soccer club this week as well. They have a camp that runs every week night to get the kids ready for the season. I think regular practices start in August. It is a little weird thinking that he will be in high school next year. Everyone grows up, except me.

I am doing a bunch of nothing. Not really finding any work that pays much more than my unemployment, so I'm not looking very hard. I am doctoring for my eyes trying to see a little better. Not sure when that will get better. I am going to San Diego with some friends from CA to see "Idols on Tour". After that, I fly to Portland to see friends. Melissa will come home with me, so we'll have about a week together total.

We are enjoying our pool. Ken loves his job and we are making a few friends there. I am enjoying the start of monsoon season. So far, we have just gotten the edge of the storms, so they are fun to watch. I imagine when we are in the middle of a big one, it won't be quite as much fun.

Ken and I are planning a short cruise in September with some friends from work. We'd love to get a whole group together, so if your interested let me know and I'll send the detail. It is nice having kids that are old enough to just leave for a couple of days.