Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Hilton Head...
Well, we're back from Hilton Head and getting back into the swing of things. We hadn't been to HH for several years and had a very fun and relaxing week. Now that the kids are all in their teens, they are pretty self sufficient so things were not as hectic. We didn't run around a bunch and just hung out at our house (which was very nice) and took it easy. We didn't even make it over to Harbour Town this year! We did play golf a couple days and a group went out fishing the last day we were there. We also went to see 'Hairspray'; it was a little different from the play but still a very fun show.
Now that vacation is over, the countdown is on for the kids to go back to school. Judd moves up to UD on August 18 and Aaron and Abbey start back the following week. Judd will be living in Marianist Hall which is the newest dorm on campus - it is very nice - he should like it there. Abbey has field hockey try outs in early August, hopefully she'll make the team; that will be a great way for her to get to know some of the new classmates. Of course, Aaron's looking forward to Judd heading off to school because he'll have the car and bedroom to himself then.
Julie's mom, Viv, has been in the hospital the past few days. She was having some stroke-like symptoms so they checked her in and have been running some tests to determine what might be going on. She's been through quite a bit the past couple years - hopefully they'll be able to do something that will make her a bit more comfortable. I know sh'es been pretty frustrated with all this so please keep her in your prayers.
Hope all is well with everyone. The best part of this time of year is the fact that football will soon be starting up - we're looking forward to seeing how the Buckeyes and Bengals do this year! I'll keep in touch.
Now that vacation is over, the countdown is on for the kids to go back to school. Judd moves up to UD on August 18 and Aaron and Abbey start back the following week. Judd will be living in Marianist Hall which is the newest dorm on campus - it is very nice - he should like it there. Abbey has field hockey try outs in early August, hopefully she'll make the team; that will be a great way for her to get to know some of the new classmates. Of course, Aaron's looking forward to Judd heading off to school because he'll have the car and bedroom to himself then.
Julie's mom, Viv, has been in the hospital the past few days. She was having some stroke-like symptoms so they checked her in and have been running some tests to determine what might be going on. She's been through quite a bit the past couple years - hopefully they'll be able to do something that will make her a bit more comfortable. I know sh'es been pretty frustrated with all this so please keep her in your prayers.
Hope all is well with everyone. The best part of this time of year is the fact that football will soon be starting up - we're looking forward to seeing how the Buckeyes and Bengals do this year! I'll keep in touch.
Monday, July 09, 2007
I hope everyone had a nice 4th of July. I decided to take a few extra days off and tried to do a few things around the house. I also got in a few bike rides; I think I'm going to have to get a bike because I'm enjoying getting out and spending a few hours out on the country roads.
Next week we're heading to Hilton Head for vacation. It's been 4 years since we've been down there and we're looking forward to the trip. After that, Judd we'll have a couple weeks left in the summer before heading off to college - I can't believe his college days are just around the corner.
Speaking of Judd, he was involved in his first accident over the weekend; he rear-ended a car at a stop light. And it was just his luck that he would hit a Lexus. His car is not damaged too badly so hopefully it won't wind up being too expensive but then again, any expense is too much for an 18 year old getting ready to head off to college. So he needs to put in as many work hours as possible to cover his damages between now and mid-August.
Aaron is keeping busy working at Outback, going to lacrosse camp and sleeping until the middle of the afternoon everyday - I think he slept until 4 PM on Saturday; very impressive. Abbey did well in summer school and is working at a summer camp this week to ear a few extra bucks prior to vacation. She's looking forward to July 20th and the premiere of the movie, Hairspray.
Other than that, the summer is moving along quite well. I doubt that I'll post again until after our vacation. Thanks for checking in and if you know where I might get a great deal on a road bike, let me know!
Vince
Next week we're heading to Hilton Head for vacation. It's been 4 years since we've been down there and we're looking forward to the trip. After that, Judd we'll have a couple weeks left in the summer before heading off to college - I can't believe his college days are just around the corner.
Speaking of Judd, he was involved in his first accident over the weekend; he rear-ended a car at a stop light. And it was just his luck that he would hit a Lexus. His car is not damaged too badly so hopefully it won't wind up being too expensive but then again, any expense is too much for an 18 year old getting ready to head off to college. So he needs to put in as many work hours as possible to cover his damages between now and mid-August.
Aaron is keeping busy working at Outback, going to lacrosse camp and sleeping until the middle of the afternoon everyday - I think he slept until 4 PM on Saturday; very impressive. Abbey did well in summer school and is working at a summer camp this week to ear a few extra bucks prior to vacation. She's looking forward to July 20th and the premiere of the movie, Hairspray.
Other than that, the summer is moving along quite well. I doubt that I'll post again until after our vacation. Thanks for checking in and if you know where I might get a great deal on a road bike, let me know!
Vince
