This is my first post of 2008! We had computer challenges over the last couple weeks and ended up re-formatting both computers. Dave agreed to do some advertising for a company who makes high quality video cards in exchange for a free video card for his computer. He upgraded his computer and then moved the old, but newer stuff to the kids computer. Now both are faster than I am used to.
The highlight of the last two weeks for me was a visit from Cheri and her family. Cheri, Rebecca, Ryan, and Paige came Friday, a week ago. They spent the weekend lounging and playing with us while Dave (Taylor), Brooke, and Holly participated in volleyball tournaments in Dallas. Alyson was in heaven having her cousin there to bounce off the walls with. Ryan seemed to warm up to us and our home before the weekend was over. It was fun for me to have Paige to hold and cuddle - she is adorable! My babies are all too big and don't like Mom hugging and kissing on them all that much. We were sad to see everyone leave on Sunday.
Other than our visitors last weekend, life is pretty normal. The girls are back in school and I am back to work. I am enjoying working with my new boss. He was named as "interim" for the position until leadership can post and hire the replacement. I could get used to him on a permanent basis. He has very good management and communication skills I didn't realize was lacking in his predecessor.
I don't know what else to report for Dave. He seems to be enjoying his upgraded computer. He is gone tonight watching the Patriots' football game with his friends. I now have the kids in bed and look forward to peace and quiet.