Two Thousand Thirteen

Wow, I can't believe January is almost over. I guess I lied in my last post when I said I would have plenty of time to blog since I am not coaching wrestling this year. Things have been pretty normal in the suite lately, nothing big to report but here are a couple of updates. The girls are all doing well in school and Mia is doing exceptionally well as she is being tested for the district GATE program because she is so dang smart. Michelle is finally in her school choir and I can't wait to see her perform. Sophia has turned into a reading machine and is finishing her second Wimpy kid book. Andrew just got promoted at work and continues to make me incredibly proud by what a great worker he has become. He has worked there over 3 years and I don't think he has ever called in sick or even been late once. He gets up at 4:30am every day and even goes to the gym almost every day. He's been dating a new girl who I think is afraid of me but seems very nice. Now if I could just get him to fix his Land Rover so I can park in my spot again and not out on the street he would be perfect. Sarah just moved into a new place and she is so happy to have a washer and dryer in their house. It is 2 stories so I'm sure Bella is having fun climbing the stairs like she does at Papa's house. Isella and I are both doing well also. She has been helping out in the salon at my work and she is loving working with our residents and bringing home a little fun money. I spent a few days in the hospital a couple weeks ago with a mystery infection that the doctors never figured out but I am feeling ok now and I lost a few pounds so I can't complain too much. Valentine's Day is coming up and with a wife and 3 beautiful daughters at home it has become one of my favorite holidays. This year I am going to make my famous spaghetti for dinner and then give all my girls a pedicure. Even though I don't use my cosmetology license professionally my training has really come in handy. It saves me money and scores me lots of points. Anyhow, here are a couple of new pictures.

Me, Isella and Andrew at a Christmas party


Family trip to the snow


We just put this picture up at the house. I can't believe it has been 9 years since this picture was taken. I also can't believe she talked me into wearing lavender.