Progress

Our first cheer showcase in Gatlinburg this past weekend was great, but EXHAUSTING!  Today is the first day I feel like I am starting to feel like myself!  We also started to make some progress on the beginning stage of home improvements in Roselle this week.  We received the estimate from the contractor and plumber and are working together to make the decision about how we should fund the work, and when we should have it done.  It is really fun to think about the changes that will be made shortly.  I cannot BELIEVE that it's already November this weekend!  I know May will come really fast!

I did a google search this week and made a phone call to Dupage Cheer and Power Tumbling, and had a GREAT conversation with them regarding switching the kids there for tumbling lessons once we move.  Although we probably won't continue to do competitive cheer, they have a competitive power tumbling team, and that seems like it would be really fun, and isn't too demanding so that they couldn't participate in another sport, which has been a downfall with cheer.  Power tumbling consists of 3 events and is a recognized sport by the US Gymnastics Association.  Check it out on Google!  Anyways, you compete individually, which would challenge both kids, and can qualify for Nationals and Jr. Olympics, depending on how well you do!  Both kids seem interested, so we'll see.  They asked us to come do a trial practice when we visit at Christmas, so the kids can get a feel for the gym, and they can see how well they tumble.

Meri (my sis who lives here in Nashville) is in the heart of the most difficult part of her Master's degree program, and only has 6 months left!  She's working hard and has basically no life, but this will be DONE in May!  Tony has been VERY busy with his business, and also keeping his ears open for opportunities for work once we move.  His most recent thought is working part-time at Sherwin Williams, which would allow him to still do side jobs painting, and also work for my dad as a cab driver.  He's been talking with the SW manager here, who wants him to start in January at their store locally to train, and then he'd only have to transfer come May.  No decisions have been made, but options are starting to surface, which is all God making himself known.  We will continue to listen to the Holy Spirit and let Him guide each decision so that we know it's the right one. =)

Our new rental home is coming along, and we're having our first get together this Saturday for Halloween!  The kids each invited a friend and their family, and we have several friends from our small group coming as well!  I'm making chili and hot dogs, and PRAYING it doesn't rain the whole night, as the kids are really excited to go trick-or-treating!
Happy Halloween!