Hello! Its been awhile since I sent an update so while the power is out at my work ... I figured I would make good use of the time and send an update on what we have been up to :) Conveniently, the power went out during lunch time. I cant help but think about all of our executives on the top floor with their faces turning red and steam coming out of the their heads thinking about the 1,000+ people in this building that are 100% ineffective right now!! Since we're a publishing company you can imagine the type of financial issues my company has been dealing with over the past 2 years and this is like icing on the cake :) Its been out for about 1/2hr at this point so I'll keep my fingers crossed that it doesnt stay out for much longer.
Caitlyn is now in her Sophomore year of high school at the Legal Studies Academy at First Colonial High School. She just received her first progress report and shes doing FANTASTIC! She received 5 A's (Spanish 4, Chemistry, Honors English, PE/Drivers Ed, 2 B's (Math Analysis/Calculus, Criminal Justice) and 1 C (AP Government). She has a tremendously difficult schedule and we're very proud of how well shes doing. She has been playing soccer, as well. I believe she is going to try out for the school soccer team in the upcoming weeks. She is doing really well in soccer and we love to watch her games every Saturday. She received her drivers permit and will be able to get her drivers license in March 2009. She cant wait!! The three of us have been enjoying going on bike rides down to the beach (about 8 miles each way)! I wish I had a picture of us, because we each have a basket on the front of our bikes where we have one dog per basket :) I am sure we are quite a site riding down General Booth (its a pretty busy street). Dan really enjoys when we ride past the biker bar (Boneshakers) and all of the bikers on the patio tease him as we ride by ... I keep telling him that I got him a "manly" basket for his bike, but I dont think hes buying it :) We werent able to ride down this past weekend, because it was raining cats and dogs! We were, also, in Newport News at the hospital, because Grandma Anne is in the hospital. She had another heart attack so we are doing what we can to help she and her two daughters, Annette/Sue. Caitlyn stayed the weekend with them and put a smile on Anne's face while she wore the hospital gown and blue gloves. We are sending our prayers that she will get better very soon!
Dano is doing wonderfully, as well! He has ventured into a business with some of his associates into their own Fitness company. He did very well at 24hr Fitness so he has put his skill to work in his friends company. Its an exciting time for him and we're very proud of him for taking this jump.
Dan should be making E9 in 2010. He isnt "circled" on the list yet, so we dont like to count our chickens before they hatch, but the # of people retiring etc. should allow for him to advance. We are not sure what this will bring for us yet, but it may be another move. There are two positions in Portsmouth, VA that should be opening so we are keeping the faith. We'll let you know as soon as we do what this will mean for us. We've been in VA Beach for almost 7 years so we've really gotten comfortable :)
We had a great visit with Mark, Shelley and Annabelle a few weekends ago! They were on their way home from Hilton Head. We usually get to watch Annabelle when they go out of town, but this time they took her with them :( She is such a beautiful pup! Speaking of pups we did get to babysit one of our other puppies ... her name is Annabelle, too :) Her family was down for soccer tournament so she stayed with us for the weekend. She is so sweet and soft just like Mark/Shelley's Annabelle.
We went down to NC last weekend for Annette and Brad's wedding reception. Annette is the one that introduced Dan and I!! She is, also, Grandma Anne's daughter. What a beautiful couple and we were very blessed to be a part of the reception. Congrats to Annette and Brad!!
My parents are coming out for Thanksgiving!! We are very excited to spend the holiday with them. I, also, found out over this weekend that Andy/Andrea/Chase and Little Devin will be out for the holiday, as well. Caitlyn is really looking forward to having a family filled Thanksgiving :) Its not very often we get that out here on the East coast :)
I will get a photo of the three of us riding our bikes with the pups as soon as possible and post it on the website ... thats if Dan will let me :)
Take Care!
Heidi
PS - the power is still out .... 45 minutes and counting :)
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