Update!

For those of you wondering if anything else has been going on in our lives...well, yes, there is always something going on in our lives. Jacob got his 8th win at BMX this past Saturday and now moves up to the intermediate class. The kids in that class are fast. Shane is already madly calculating what he has to spend to get Jacob's bike more lightweight and how to teach him how to use clip-in pedals. Apparently, if he is going to win any more races, this has to be done. I remember when I was told that all we had to do was get him a BMX bike and that would last him for a long time. Well, it lasted all of 6 months and now we have to spend that amount again to make him more competitive. We wouldn't do this if he didn't love to race and we didn't love watching him.

We still have our border collie. The couple that wanted her (and we wanted them to have her as they were going to be awesome for her) ended up taking in another dog that needed a home asap or was going to be put down. I am grateful for their hearts but angry that we missed that opportunity. After they said they wanted her, we received several inquiries who we told she had a home. Since then...no inquiries. I worry that Christmastime is not a good time for people to be looking for a dog. I hope I am wrong. We are ready for her to go to her new home and for our cats to have the run of the house.

I am looking forward to the holidays and having Jacob home more. I sure do miss him when he is at school all day. He, of course, is very excited about no school, presents and playing outside with his friends. The boys on the street are very into Star Wars right now. They all get their light sabers out and pretend fight. Jacob and I have seen all 6 movies in the last 2 weeks, but, not in order...which drives me crazy. I get confused and can't remember who anyone is. He knows all the characters and what color light saber they use.

Thanksgiving day we are having lunch at Shane's parents house. After dinner, we hope to be able to drive up to Magnolia and visit some of Shane's dad's family. His Nanny is not doing real well and we want to see her as much as possible. Speaking of grandmother's, my dad's mom from LA is now in hospice. Her cancer has spread throughout. Please pray that she will not suffer from pain. She is 91 years old.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!