new exciting times

We've had a good start to the school year. We are (happily!) settling into the fall season and best of all without any hurricanes this year! There was so much talk of it being another busy season that it turned out to be a great relief.

Jim floundered around for awhile after school started. He wanted to play football - that is until the coach called him a N----. He had his schedule changed to theater arts (which he loves and is just perfect for him) and is taking a second math class. He seems to be trying really hard with making good choices right now. He was frustrated, though, because he is such an athletic person and was not involved in any sports whatsoever---that is until he found a swimming team to join. He is really excited about that.

My mom sent me an email last week concerning an article she had found in a magazine at the doctor's office and we now have a new family hobby. It is perfect for kids and kids at heart. You can check it out at letterboxing.org. My boys think 'treasure hunting' is just the coolest thing!I think it would be fun to combine letterboxing with another pasttime we love - camping.

And another project I am working on is a circle journal with my loopie buddies that have been together for almost 9 years. It is pretty fun. I got the first one in the mail yesterday and will have it until the end of the month. It is fun to combine friends and scrapbooking.