Catching up...

Well, once again, there have been a million things happening, and I haven't posted a one of them!

First, the girls are settling in to school very well. They all like their teachers and are making good grades. We are still working out getting to and from school in a way that is out of the ordinary. Cassidy goes to school Mon, Wed and Fri. Ryan takes her early on Monday and Wednesday so he can get to work on time (he's working four 10 hour days...M-Th 7a-6p). On Friday he takes her as well, but doesn't have to leave as early. I have to get the other girls to school by 8:45. That's a little challenge, but it's working out. Once we get back into our house, Ali can return to taking the bus.

Second, the remodeling of our house is nearly complete. If I can figure out how to do a slide show, I'll put before and after shots up. It's really looking good. The kitchen is in, the tile floors are in, the bathrooms are tiled with cabinets, countertops and sinks! We are hoping it's a productive week and we can be back at home in the next few weeks!

Third, Lily update! She's a full fledged monkey! She climbs on anything and everything. We joke that if we could install a rock wall in our house, she'd be able to climb it! We got her a belated birthday present...a play structure with 3 ways to climb up into it and a slide to get down! We'll put it in the playroom (formerly the back room/computer room/library) on the carpet. Despite her climbing ability, she hasn't really fallen (knock on wood). Ryan and I were at Lowe's on Friday with her and she was swinging on the bar of the flatbed. It is amazing how strong she is. Maybe she's our future gymnast.

I guess that's about all for now.