A Family Update

Greg:
~ He is cutting back on travel for the fall- YIPPEE!!! So he is working from home, and WE LOVE IT!!!

Justin:
~Just sold his car on ebay which was a huge blessing for him financially ( and for mom and dad to have it out of the driveway.) He is working in ATL, so he has a long commute, and then is taking online classes.

Ryan:
~Busy, busy busy! School, work, Campus Crusade... he has little time at home- we miss you Ry!

Aria:
~ Can recite 5 memory verses, the Pledge of Allegiance, reading on a first grade level and is writing in CURSIVE!!!! So far she has mastered  8 letters and is learning to blend two together. She is one smart 4 year old and I am struggling to keep her challenged.

Gianna:
~Talking UP A STORM! Asking, " Whatcha doing?" fifty times per day. She loves to color during school time, and is learning to sing all of Aria's school songs. 
And the MOST exciting Gianna news is......
Surgery date is moved..... to MARCH!  The Dr. had to bump us for more critical kids, so we get her birthday too :) I am thrilled beyond words!!!

Mom:
Normal mom stuff and loving life with my family !


We are so blessed!

Comments

  1. amySeptember 2, 2008 at 4:58 PM

    Cant wait to see your beautiful family

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  2. maggieSeptember 2, 2008 at 5:08 PM

    Yay! I'm so happy for Gianna!

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  3. KimSeptember 2, 2008 at 6:43 PM

    Yeah!!! More time to play, play, play! Our last appt. (hopefully) for the wrist is tomorrow and then we should be free for some FUN playdates. Love you guys.

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  4. MichaelSeptember 2, 2008 at 6:45 PM

    Wonderful. We have missed reading about your daily adventures. I am one to talk as it has been quiet on our blog. (back to school and to university all in the same week).

    We miss seeing you guys. We were sorry to hear bout the sudden trip to VA, but what you wrote was so touching. You have a gift in making things so clear.

    YEAH for GIANNA. What about the shots?

    We are still thinking of Mickey during Thanksgiving. Drop us a note or ring us up.

    Michael

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  5. AudreySeptember 2, 2008 at 10:52 PM

    Great updates! I am thrilled about the surgery.

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  6. HennHouseSeptember 3, 2008 at 11:29 AM

    Wonderful update!!

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  7. AnneSeptember 5, 2008 at 2:36 AM

    Good news all around.
    love ya

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