Just thought I'd post Isaac's latest school picture. I really like it - one thing my kids did NOT inherit from me is their photogenic-ness. I'm sure that's a word. Anyway - he really is turning out to be a great young man. He has chosen good friends and we have them over often. He loves being in the youth program and performs his deacon duties well. Does he still occasionally irritate the heck out of me? Absolutely. But we love him anyway.

It's been a while since we've posted, so I'll give you the speed version of our lives:

• The half marathon is only 2 1/2 weeks away and Dave is completely prepared, while I am struggling with a knee injury. I finally caved and got a gym membership so that I could work out without the high impact on my knee, and I'm glad, but I am discouraged. My mind and body want to go 13 miles, but my knee refuses. I'm nursing it and I'm determined to do the half, even if that means I walk some.
• On the running note, Dave and I have secured a spot on a Hood to Coast team next year. I'm actually excited for it, provided I don't get really difficult legs.
• We have made all of our reservations for our trip to Disneyland with the Schickedanz family. We leave on Halloween night, in full costume, and fly down there. We'll spend three days at the parks, then head home on the 4th of November. We'd love any Southern CA residents to join us if you're up to it.
• We have been flirting with a move - we feel ready for a bigger house, but the mere thought of all the hassle of a move has me exhausted. Anyway - we are looking into it and we'll see what happens.

I think that covers it. Love the blogs, Marnie & Tracey, but like Barb, I hope you will continue to blog here - I rarely have time to check the other sites, but love to hear all your news. Congratulations, Anne & Peter. Mike - it's so great to hear from you, despite the many miles between all of us.

Take care.
Adina