Tim, Vicki, Erik and Samuel

Hello all

I uploaded a picture! (It is from the day before Thanksgiving - but I'm just learning remember)

We have not had any BIG events other than Grandpa's birthday:) Southwestern is still keeping Tim busy. Right now he is having to PUSH other faculty members to recruit for next year so they can keep the person who was hired for one year contingent on how the department was doing.

He goes to New York the end of next week for a Music Teacher National Board meeting. He is on the board for this mid west region. He'll get to see Mary:)

My work was pretty slow for Jan and Feb but so far Mar is picking up. Have written new insurance for several house purchases. I'm still working with the hand bells at church. They were purchased 25 years ago so we are going to get out all 5 octaves for two pieces on April 15.

Erik says he is looking forward to spring break. We enjoyed having him home the weekend before last. He's a "new" handsome guy with his haircut. (I hope that is OK for Mom to say:)
He said there is a new baby turtle in the greenhouse. It's about the size of a 1/2 dollar. It is now in an acquarium and they are watching for others.

Samuel is also looking forward to spring break. He gets to start his this Thursday. His one big assignment is to clean his room! He is working on his violin solo and Ultimate frisbee practices are picking up. And checking fuses in his car today. It died last night two blocks from home.

Hannah and James are coming to visit the end of this week and Andrew and Katie will be home Thurs-Fri. We are looking forward to that!