We have continued to have great weather here since Kenn and Barb left, maybe a bit cooler but sunny and gorgeous. Yesterday was Sadie's dance recital. She was darling, they did a little tap dance to "Good Ship Lollipop" and really did well remembering her steps. She's such a funny kid, there was a group bow at the end and she kept bowing and blowing kisses to the audience.

Well we are moving into our new house in a couple of weeks. It will be worth it, but also a great deal of work. Poor Mike, it is the same week that he takes command. He is going to be very, very busy.

Ellyn had strep this week but is much better now. Jane made Honor Roll which I think is a bit of a miracle considering everything we've dealt with the last few months. I am very proud of her.

Adina, I too think fondly of last summer, I don't know that anything will be able to compare, except that this year I will have Mike. Nights at K&B, sitting and eating on the back deck, fire crackling, kids playing in the yard...Bliss. I will keep an eye out for the letter, I'm sure if it's an invitation Sadie will expect to be there as well.

So when I went in to my Dr. when K&B were here to make sure everything was alright we got a pretty good look at our baby's gender. I have an appt. on Tues, I'll be farther along and it will be a more positive confirmation, but I'd love to hear your opinions.

I'm off to make Sunday dinner. Love, Brooke?