Goings On

We've had a lot going on lately; somehow it seems like we always do. The kids are glad to be back in school, especially Aubrey. She just loves eighth grade. We were chatting last night while biking through the neighborhood, and she was filling me in on her day. It was so fun to hear her spin on teachers and classes and people - she kept referring to the seventh graders as "sevvies." I got a kick out of that!

Luke has started soccer practice somewhat reluctantly. The practice time conflicts with his youth group time at church, so we compromised with the coach and leave part-way through practice. Luke really likes 56 Club - the fifth and sixth grade Wednesday night church group - and he hated to miss any part of it. His big impression after the first soccer practice: "My coach seems like he's a good guy, mom. He has four thumbs!" Yes, he really does have four thumbs. Perfect way to impress eleven year old boys.

Jackson is going to try cub scouts this year. This is something new to us, so we'll see how it goes. He is excited to have an activity that is all his own! I went up to the school yesterday and ate lunch with him; he still holds my hand in the hallways and is proud to have me in his class. I'd better take advantage of that while I can!

We had a fabulous time last weekend partying with Mom and Dad for their fortieth anniversary. We met them along with Gwen, Jason, Paige and Lane and Grandpa and Grandma Lois at the mini-golf/bowling alley in Garden City. It was lots of fun! I have pictures that I need to transfer to the computer when I have a moment. Paige took some great ones also; they're up on Facebook if you want to look. We got some good family pics after church on Sunday, too.

Sunday night was the annual Berning Fantasy Football League draft. We hosted a few Bernings at our house and the rest joined in via computer. As usual the men had a blast and the women stayed out of the way! Kathy and Ed stayed with us for a couple of days, which was nice. We went over to Wichita Monday to visit Dale Biel, who was in the hospital recovering from a heart attack. He looked great and seemed to be recuperating very well. Kathy and I got a bit of shopping done afterwards, of course!

It's almost September, which means State Fair for us. If you'd like to take in the fair this year you have a place to stay at our house!