News Update

Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown. The weather has been great; we've been enjoying that. The markets have been horrible, especially up here, and I've not been enjoying that as several of my stocks have stopped out and I'm in the red for the month. Only the DOW is in the green for the month—I blame Obama! Bus driving is going fine, but my difficulties getting all my little kids organized for the trip home is still keeping me running late into the afternoon—there are about 30 kindergarten kids all together! Bathroom renos continue and we now have our new vanity and bathtub, but Wendy is now having second thoughts about the vanity. She is also pondering the flooring, a new toilet, and a medicine cabinet. Progress is slow! The Jays are playing out the string this weekend; they continue to play well, just not well enough to make the play offs. The Riders were shut out last night in Edmonton—we need to get our offence working behind our young quarterbacks. 

Erica has resigned from her position as Secretary-Treasurer of the School District in Parksville, effective December 31st, so the plan moves forward for the family to get back together, but in Prince Albert. Liam fell and broke his wrist, so that also ends his football season. It's his left wrist, so he'll have to learn to use his right. Eric flew out to Vancouver this weekend to meet Erica and get the CRV which he is now driving back to PA. They figured winter driving of a motorcycle would be more doable in Parksville! Haaken has started classes. He has a wide assortment of arts classes, and will be able to complete his graduation credits this semester. He also hopes to pick up some additional academic classes on line, but otherwise he should be done in early February. He is currently considering applying to Capilano or Emily Carr. 

Erin and Kristian have been working through their health issues. Erin is still doing a lot of hacking, but generally feels pretty well. Kristian has worked through his eye antibiotics, but without improvement to his condition, so they'll be consulting further on that. He has just completed another Lego project! 

Travis has completed the preseason assessments and chosen his players for this year's team. They are also finding it quite busy at work. Gemma and Andrew are busy with school work and their friends. 

And that's about enough for this week.