Novice post

Hello everyone!! I decided to jump on the band wagon and start a blog. Hopefully, our events are just as exciting as Kendra's and Carrie's. Just to bring you up to date on all the gang.

James was in a music showcase last night at the Record Bar in Westport. He didn't go on until 11:00pm. Even though it was past my bedtime, I went. WOW!! He was incredible! I am so glad I was able to see him in action. Next time I will think to take the camera to record some of his set. Also, Saturday is his last day at Dark Horse Tavern. Don't fret though. Your favorite bartender can be found at Blanc, just around the corner from the Horse!

Shane is now a student at UMKC majoring in biology. He was supposed to go with me to James' show, but two tests today kept him at home with his books instead! He is toying with the idea of a career in public health. He is still at CVS pharmacy. He also just purchased Mom and Dad's old white taurus. (Kind of a change from cruising in the Mustang although he still has that car.)

Casey has had an exciting souple of months. He was in Auburn, NY working with a professional theatre troup for three weeks in July and Aug. What a great experience for him!!! He was back in KC for three days and received a call from a theatre troup in Arrow Rock, Mo to come work for them through Labor Day. In that time, school started again at Missouri Valley along with play tryouts. He not only has a part in their big fall production, but he is designing all the costumes. What a busy guy!

Side note: How did I end up with such smart and talented offspring?

Carli started preschool this month and loves it!! "It's real school Mom." She gets to walk to the library every Tuesday and I can tell that she is really learning a lot all ready. Her favorite saying is "great moogly and googly". The firetruck came to school and she was so excited that she was shaking!!! The fireman got a great kick out of her enthusiasm.

Gus is a monkey. He has to be the way he climbs and everything and then tries to stand on the highest point. I know my heart is working fine the way he keeps it pounding in my chest all the time. He is even more independent than Carli. (Didn't think that was possible!) He is starting to talk more and will grab his blanket and walk to his room saying night night when he has had enough.

That's all I have for now. Next post shouldn't be this lengthy. This picture (if I can figure out how to get it to post) was taken Mother's Day and it is the most recent of the whole gang. Take care!