Everyone is basically on the mend, except Beth, who is feeling sick all over again now. Missy missed one day of school, Alex didn’t miss any. More good news, we finally had our dryer fixed, and it is running as well as ever now. I also did some lawn work to try to get some grass to grow in our front yard this year. Been digging up some nice dirt from the backyard and moving it to the front. Alex had soccer Saturday and had a great time (needs to learn to pay attention, and that he can’t pick up the ball even if he wants to get a goal). Then haircuts all around. We were also supposed to have a date night Saturday, but out babysitter cancelled on us, which was just as well because we were asked to babysit Jake and Lily Saturday night anyway. So the kids all got to play together. Today we went to Michigan to visit with Pam and Marve, and since it was Pam’s birthday (and several others in the family) Ric and Stephanie and their families all came over as well and we had a cookout. Alex had a great time playing with all his cousins (he adores Ryan) and exploring the woods around their condo (a small strip of pine trees). She was feeling sick by the time we came home. In other news, I have gotten two more football responses, a polite letter from Houston and a letter-less envelope from Dallas, containing a team sticker, photo, and cheerleader photo.