Tim and Vicki

Hello to All!

It's our turn - hmmmm - what to write:)

Tim:
What's new: He's working on the master's program at Southwestern. They need 5-6 students to sign up. He says it seems like it's slow going as he learns how to market, recruit and develop curriculum all at once. He's working with the President and architects for the auditorium renovation. He is "director-elect" for MTNA which means he will be on the national board of directors. He's working on his health. The doctor was pleased with his much better cholesterol and sugar readings.
What continues: He has 15 private piano students and is teaching an adult Bible class at church.

Vicki:
What's new: She is finding out travel info concerning shots and tabulating what everyone wants to see when we visit Andrew. She painted the basement (thanks to Grandma for her help) and two rooms have new carpet. She will be crowd control for 1/2 hour in the Jr high room for G force. Prayers for calm teens are welcome! Kate is staying with us Tues to Thurs while attending Friends Univ. Kate and Shonna have been great fun and Ember is learning to share:)
What continues: She is working Mon-Tues until 3, Wed until 12 and Thurs-Fri until 5.
She will be working with the bells again at Ascension.

To Consider:
I have been thinking about birthday shopping for next year (2011). Now that the 4th generation is arriving, I think the 2nd and 3rd generations should end birthday gifts. (Cards are still welcome!) That way you 3rd generation folks can purchase for nieces and nephews instead of aunts and uncles. Baby gifts and kid books are much more fun than black socks and wooden spoons!!:)

To Share:
I'm not very philosophical so here are a couple of tidbits from other writers.
(1)Tell people that there are 400 billion stars and they'll believe you. Tell them a bench has wet paint and they'll have to touch it. (2) Sign posted in a school cafeteria: Shoes are Required to Eat in the Cafeteria. Handwritten underneath:
Socks can eat wherever they like. (3) What do you call a cat that sings just like Pavarotti? Mewsical. (4) A man was greeted by his wife, who always had a cheerful word for him when he came home from work. "Guess what?" she said. "of our five children, four of them did not break an arm today!"

Have a good week!. Love Vicki and Tim