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Well, it was good to hear updates from Abe and Lea, so I figured I would do the same.

We are all fine. I am not feeling my greatest today because I have a cold. But I am feeling much better than I was yesterday. Thank goodness for all of my family who helped with kids and running errands the past two days. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Melanie is looking forward to entering the science fair this year. She still is unsure of what she wants her project to be, so she keeps questioning everyone for ideas. It's fun to see how much she likes rocks like her dad, but really doesn't want anything to do with the outdoors - like her mom! We all had fun at Cathedral Gorge, but as Carter and Riley were ready and willing to go everywhere and get absolutely filthy, Melanie came home relatively clean. I can say I really don't mind! She has been the biggest help for me the past two days while I've been sick. I don't know what I would have done without her.

Carter is still crazy. He is still into video games - a little too much, but I'm not as strict as I ought to be. I hope kindergarten isn't too much of a shock for him or his teacher!

Riley is seriously great, but some days he really fits the mold of the "terrible twos!" He is really expanding his vocabulary, even though Ben and I have to translate for others sometimes. Carter has to translate for me sometimes! It's cute how sometimes he understands what Riley needs.

We are looking at buying a townhome. It's not really what we want, but they are really nice and we are tired of wasting our money on rent every month. We would be living near Tonia and her family if we move. We really don't want to move again, and we won't have a garage if we go there, but we think it's the best thing for our family right now. The townhomes we are looking at are quite nice. No one will have ever lived in the one we will live in. They are still under construction, so we will have our choice of carpet, cabinets, and countertops. They have made a good use of space and have enough storage for all of our indoor things. It's the garage stuff we will have to find a place for.

I register for school next week. That is fun and scary at the same time. My schedule doesn't look too bad. I am done by noon everyday, start at 9 on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and at 8 on Mondays and Wednesdays. I didn't really want a class so early. It will be hectic getting Carter and Melanie off to school that way, but it was the only time the piano class is offered and that is a class I am required to take for my major. I guess we'll see what happens. I'm grateful for Jeanne and my mom who are so willing to help out with my kids. They are terrific!

Well, we hope everyone else is doing great. Take care!

Love,
Missy