Balmy 36 Degrees

We woke up this morning to a balmy 36 degrees outside. There was even frost on the car. The kids were all taking about if they should wear coats or not and if we had any cheap-thin-WalMart-gloves around the house. They all decided on wearing sweat shirts and hats. By this afternoon it will warm up again I am sure. I think that fall is really here and the leaves should start changing soon.

Hunter is now #6 in percussion. He started out #13 and is working his way up. I don't know if anyone remembers me writing about this before, but the #1 and #2 spots are occupied by girls. I think that this is awsome! Hunter is a little bummed about his recent challenges. They won't play against him. They just give up their spot. He told me last night that this isn't what challenges are all about. That they should at least try. How are any of them (including himself) going to get better?

All three of the kids brought home their report cards this week. They all made one B and the rest A's. The problem with the B's is the reason behind the B's. I don't mind a B if it is in a hard class and they are trying and doing thier best work. All three of them received a B because of not turning in an assignment. Grrrrrrr! We will have to work on that. :)

Ronnie started his new job yesterday. He is no longer working at the pizza place. It had gotten so slow and this new job just came along. Perfect timing. I will let him tell you about it when he has time to write. He will still be working at the House of Blues. He really enjoys that job and gets to see some really talented people playing.

Please be praying for my friends John and Sarah C. They are expecting their first baby in February. They have had several ultrasounds and the baby's right ventricle is twice the normal size it should be. There is a long medical explanation. Thankfully they live in Rochester and are being seen at the Mayo Medical Center. Second, there appears (again) to only be three fingers on the left hand. While there is a slim chance that the other two are just "hiding", that is not as likely now that only three have been seen two times in a row. A third ultrasound with Mayo has been scheduled for November 26th. John and Sarah would appreciate and covet your prayers.

I hope you all have a great day!

Ebby Ray