Hi everyone! I am so glad we have this new thread. I prefer chatting on the DIS to facebook.
Just an update on our clan. We are all doing well, and keeping busy. Emily has prom this Saturday, Derek just made his Confirmation yesterday morning and had a swim team awards picnic in the afternoon. He won MVP for his group. My parents were here for the weekend, and were super thrilled to see Alex play baseball and be there for Derek's "events." I am keeping busy chasing the kids (busy time of year at school) and Rob is getting ready for a month-long all expenses paid trip to a sandy place. Cozumel? St. John? Nope, you guessed it--Afghanistan. It's only for a month and it is not a combat-related mission, so we are focusing on that to keep from worrying--too much. He'll return some time this summer, spend time with us, then go back for another 6 weeks later.
The USMC is getting their last bit of work for his salary before he retires.
I hope you are all well, and look forward to chatting more here.....