This is an old post from last week, I never put up....

I really want to keep these posts up, but it’s hard when there just isn’t that much exciting going on. Life is good, what can I say? So, here’s some a rundown of a few things happening around these parts…..

School: School’s out for summer! Well, at least for a month for Maddy. Her last day was this week. I took Monday off and helped out at the end of year picnic. It was hot, but great fun. She has a really great class and we all had a good time. There was Frisbee, soccer, bean bag, a small pool and a few other stations that we went through. There were about 8 kids in the group that I and another parent supervised. Maddy’s end of year assembly was Tuesday and now she’s done! So now all three are home and enjoying their break. Playing video games, watching TV, and hanging out. Very cool! My summer class started this week, so I am not out for summer. I am taking Intermediate Algebra. Can’t tell you how much I dislike math, but it’s got to be done. Took Algebra last semester, intermediate this semester and will take statistics in the fall and should be done with math for awhile, at least. Need to take them all in a row, otherwise I’ll forget everything!

Dogs: The dogs are cracking me up. Hannah has fit right in and watching her and Brody running around is hilarious. They got at full speed down the hall, circle the ottoman and then shoot off back down the hall. Hannah will chase Brody and then Brody will chase Hannah. It’s just too funny. When Jack gets involved, it gets interesting. He’s such a great dog. Totally tries to play at Brody and Hannah’s level. Even when Hannah is chasing Jack, he’s just “galloping” a little instead a full on sprint, so she can keep up with him. When he wants them to jump all over him, he lays down and let’s them go to town. When he’s done, he just stands up and walks away. I was concerned that Jack and Hannah would bond too much and leave Jack out of the loop, but they all play together. Now, if I can just get them to stop playing at 6:00 AM in the morning on the weekends, I would be thrilled. Not a great way to wake up to have two 10 pound dogs jumping all over you, only quickly to be followed by a 150 pound dog trying to get in on the action. The other thing, too, is the Brody has taken to biting me when I get home and don’t immediately pick him up. He does his best Jack Russell jumping and if I don’t pick him up, he jumps up and nips at my upper leg. He DEMANDS attention.

Work: Work is good. Busy, but good. I’ve really gotten into a groove and am enjoying it thus far. Have some big projects that I am working on, including new handbook, policy revisions and safety program review, so it’s all “fun stuff.” I know a lot of people would not consider writing policies as “fun” but, hey, it’s my thing. The commute really has not been horrible. I’ve now, based on some recommendation, have a nice little drive. Still takes about an hour and twenty minutes, but it’s nice. I listen to my iPod (both podcasts and music) and wind down from work.

City of Heroes: So, as I stated in my last post, my newest obsession is CoH, a MMORPG. It is so fun and I have found, that even with school, I am still playing every day. Crazy. I never thought I would enjoy a game this much, but it really is fun. I think my favorite part of it is the socializing with people from all over the place. I’ve played with folks from Virginia, Florida, Massachusetts, and California….everywhere! We chat not only about the game, but also life, in general. I find that if I’m on a team that is not chatty or communicating, I don’t like it as much. I’ve now got 4 “toons” (characters) and am quite happy with them!

I think that’s about all there is to say. This weekend we are going to see Ratatouille. We see all Pixar movies opening day. It’s a family tradition! Saturday we have a birthday party for our friends’ kids (4 years old and the big ONE year old!). It should be fun. Kind of honored that they are including us in their “close friends and family” circle. Sunday we are planning on going to Fresno to see my family and pick up some bedroom furniture. That’s all dependent upon whether or not the pink-eye that the kids are passing around goes away or not. Started with Keegan, went to Maddy and now to Sebastian. Ugh! Germ mongers….