Love the ones your with,(and the ones away)!

I'm sorry it has been too long since my last blog.

We have had a warm spell! It finally melted our record level of snow. Of course Michael is upset, but I've reassured him we will get more! He has today and Monday off of school. He went with the ski club (In a chartered bus), up north to Boyne mountain to snow board today. The bus left the school at 6 am to return around 11 pm tonight. He should have a good time.

He did finish the 1 st semester with all A's. He did have to work hard especially due to being in Florida. He recently got his PLAN test results back. This is an ACT test for sophomores. His composite score was 22. His highest score was math. He got a 28, which was a 98%. He needs to try and bring up his English before the actual test. He did make the regional super y soccer team that plays over the summer. He is lifting weights everyday and running. He really wants to do well this spring and summer in soccer. He takes a referee class next Sat from 8-5, to get certified. He could work weekends and tournaments. I'm sure we will have a total different perspective about refs once he has to handle some parents!

Steve's work has went to 4 day weeks for hourly and pay cuts for salaried. He had a mandatory day off today (with out pay). He decided to have his colonoscopy done today. He had two more polyps removed. This makes it two years in a row so of course he has to have another one next year. We are going to try and add more fiber in our diets (flax seed in cereal for breakfast etc).

My job is going ok. My schedule is not as full, but I am doing more with each patient. Most people want me to use the laser which adds to my pay. I would never have a patient do something they don't need. We are accepting more insurance plans so patients will stay.

Steve and I are going to RAIN for valentines night. They play Beatles songs and I guess they have gotten great reviews. I know Jen thinks "nobody" can do the Beatles!

We all miss Megs very much! We pray everyday for her school, work and relationships. For her to be blessed and be a blessing to those around her. Family is such a strong bond and a needed comfort.

Happy Valentines Day! Love to all!