News Update

Naomi did not make the soccer team. There were lots of really experienced players, of which she is not. So she is hoping she can use the time after school to meet with a math tutor and improve her grade.

She also did not make the All-State chorus, but we did not expect that as she has only been training for 2 months. Her teacher told us she got a score of 31. This places her right at the mid-way point. Not bad given her lack of experience! In fact, she was the only one of 11 students from her school who even showed up for the audition. She has been selected to the Honor Chorus. This is a regional chorus, no auditions and less travel to the performances.

Jon Paul's drill team did well at the homecoming. And we trounced the oppostion in the game. Score was 37 to 6.

Haven't gotten anymore done in organizing the garage, but I did get the taxes filed before noon today. (Deadline was midnight.) We will get a nice refund. Not as much as last year, but that's because most of Jonathan's income was non-taxable because he was in a combat zone.

I intend to not file an extension for 2007. Need to be able to file and Federal financial aid form for Denise. The sooner that is submitted, the more likely she will be considered for getting money. She is planning on applying to 2 dental hygience programs in Washington. Don't know if she will be selected for this fall, but she has to start with the application. :)


We are working on our travel plans for Christmas. Right now we are waiting on approval or not of Jonathan's leave request. Once we know that and get our tickets, we will let everyone know.

God bless from a cooler Georgia. Autumn is not usually my favorite time of year, but I am sure enjoying the "nip" to the air we are getting in the mornings. Will have to start back to taking the dogs for a walk around the neighborhood in the mornings.