I'm back!

Its been a while, I know.  A long while.  No excuses (what's the point?)

Lots has been going on since I last wrote.  Spring sports (much success with baseball and the official end of Susanna's soccer team), a long, very very hot summer (also a very dry summer, unlike some places; we are currently on water restriction, but that mainly just affects when we can run our sprinklers), and a good start to school and fall sports.

Ben is back at football with Coach Brad.  It is still flag this year (tackle starts next year) but much more hands on/aggressive than last year.  Coach Brad is all ready for a winning season; he has a really great group of 16 boys this year.  And again we have our own cheerleading squad, and the whole thing is just lots of fun.

Susanna has taken up swimming and she is very happy about it.  She has joined the local area swim team and has practice 4 days a week right after school.  No pressure to go to meets just yet, but having lots of opportunities to get in the water will be great for her.  Ben also joined a group that practices two days a week, but for him its just one more sport on his growing list.

We are already in our third week of school and so far, so good.  Both kids seem to have good teachers this year and I foresee much educational success.  Our school is now in its second year and on its second principal, and this year they are giving homework.  We are all adjusting to the new routine but I think its a good thing.

And we are expecting baby number 3 in October!  Everything seems to be going well for the little one (and me) and we are slowing preparing ourselves and our home for the new family member.  The kids are beyond excited to meet their new brother or sister.  We only have about 5 more weeks to wait and I know it will go fast.