Rachel's soccer

Yesterday was the state soccer tournament for Special Olympics. Rachels team went 2-0 and won the gold medal. They were pretty excited. Rachel played super and I was so proud of her. We only had 1 sub so the first game she played the entire time. The second game she got a short break. She didn't score but she took the ball away, kick it down field and played great defense. Lindsay and our friend Abby help coach her team so it was a double treat for me. Since this was the state tournament there was a dinner a dance afterwards. Once the boys spotted Lindsay and Abby there was hardly time to rest. Rachel had a great day and I think Lindsay and Abby enjoyed themselves too.

Don't have a title

Well for those of you wondering I still don't have a job yet. And yes my stress level is rising! Other than that everyone is good. I am waiting to see a new blog for Erin that says how things are going for her now that she has moved and Miss Emily hasn't blog for awhile either. Katie, Megan and Donna thanks for blogging because it makes me happy! I do have some pictures of Rachel playing soccer but I don't even have them down loaded on to the computer yet. I'll get them up soon. She has the state meet on the 27th so I guess I better get these up first. She did get a silver medal. .
In all this rain my parents had more problems. The lines going into their sump pump clogged which caused all the rain to seep into their FINISHED basement. They have had some pretty rotten luck with storms lately. They have some people out trying to get it all dried up and stuff. Then to top things off mom thought she was on the bottom step of the deck stairs only to be on the next to the bottom step and fell. She twisted her ankle. She was on her way out to pick pears. She picked 6 flats of pears, up and down the ladder before stopping to take care of her ankle. She's OK just swollen, black and blue and sore!

Cousins and great cousins

Finally my computer let me upload these pictures. It was being very stubborn.

Anyway we were so happy to have the Toney, Schreiner and Rice families for a visit. I do hope they come again soon. It has been a long while since we have seen Erin and we so enjoyed seeing her again. We are in high hopes that since she has moved down to the lower 48 we may get to see her more often. Katie, I'm sorry I didn't get any pictures of Kenzie. So that means you guys have to come back up.

Back To School

Yesterday was Rachel's first day of 9th grade. She hopped right out of bed without any problems. Today she asked me not to talk but when I reminded her it was music day she willing got out of bed. So far so good. Thankfully the bus doesn't come until 7:40 so she doesn't have to get until 6:45.

Today Lindsay starts college. That just feels so strange to say my daughter is now in college. She has grown up way too fast.

Job Search

Well this job searching is just not one of my favorite things to do. In fact I hate it. I do believe I have a new job though. Still working out the details but I think I will start August 18th. First Monday after Rachel goes back to school. I'll update again as soon as I know more. Only other news is Lindsay has a boyfriend. His name is Scott. He just graduated too but from the other high school here in Lawrence. He is going to KU next year majoring in Industrial Design. He is 6' 3" tall. He even makes Bob look short. Anyway he seems nice and we are looking forward to getting to know him better.

50th birthday

Well, today is Bob's 50th birthday. I am thrilled as he has caught me for just a few months. He says he will never catch me but in my mind I am going to think that he did. We woke up to buzzards in the yard this morning from our Yard Card friends. Pretty funny stuff. I peeked out the window when Bob left for work to see what he would do. He back up in front of the house to read the sign and to what our friends had left him. Tonight they are all coming for dinner. Tacos, cake and ice cream. Thanks to all you birthday wishers. He really appreciates it.

Hanging in there

Just wanted to let all of you know my job was terminated at The Strive Group. They had a major staff reduction and one of the cuts was mine. I'm already getting bored and have only been off 2 days. I am actively looking for another job and will keep you posted if I land a new one. So fpr now the laundry is all caught up and the dishes all done. Supper was made when everyone got home last night which is not the norm. I guess I should try and enjoy the time off while I can.