Summer is finally here!

The kids' last day of school was last Friday, so now they are officially out for the summer (although Andrew will attend some summer classes to help him keep somewhat of a steady schedule and ensure some consistency throughout the next few months).


Brittany--LaCrosse April 2008 from dyejo on Vimeo.

Brittany has been staying busy with Lacrosse the last 6 weeks. She has two games every Saturday; many of them are back-to-back, but some are not. Her team is doing pretty well; they are about a .700 team. She seems to enjoy it. I wish I understood the rules more. It seems like if you do not grow up playing the game a lot, you have to pick up the rules later in life., and if you don't take the time you just see a log of people running around with sticks in their hands trying to throw a ball into a net.

Andrew's ASAP program (one-on-one mentoring and care program) is moving. They used to be about 20 minutes from our house, and are moving to a location that is about 7-10 minutes away. That will be a lot better for us. He seems to be doing well in the program. Last week at church he had some Disney books and Brittany and I would point to the words and he could read them. We knew he had some reading ability, but I was surprised at the level at which he could understand and read the words!




Jensen is excited for summer, but is not happy about leaving his teacher of two years (Mrs. Horne). She was so good with him! She taught him in 3rd, and then did a 3rd/4th split this year so we requested her again. He is excited for 5th grade, though, and is in the same class as his best friend Josh, so that will help ease the transition.


Easter egg hunt at the Hortons--2008 from dyejo on Vimeo.


We finished out basement about 6 weeks ago, so are really enjoying spending time down there (especially since the hot weather is on its way!). We joke with Brittany that it will be a major sacrifice to leave the house and go to college in 4 years because she has a basement suite all to herself!


Brittany--Guyz 'n Dollz Recital from dyejo on Vimeo.

We are excited for our trip to New York in a couple of weeks. Brittany's dance group is going back, and Cindi and I will go with them. We will visit Cindi's brother (Carl) and his family, and get to see some sites and attractions in the city. I will miss my 20th year class reunion as the dates overlap, however. It is hard to believe it has been 20 years already; you just blink and it seems half your life has passed!

Wishing you all a fun summer!