Hello July

Goodness gracious it's been awhile!

The school year ended splendidly. Argyll Relays (and all other track meets) ran along smoothly and, as usual, were highly entertaining and enjoyable. Particularly when a non-hurdler enters a hurdle relay event. She may have looked like a dear prancing over those foreign hurdles. Coach Cooper and I were definitely doubled over in hysterical laughter!

I attended Madison-Grant commencement and had the distinct honor and pleasure of watching my seniors graduate. I also went to Taylor University's commencement and watched my once-freshmen cross that stage with pride and dignity. It's hard to believe they were my little froshies when I was DA once upon a time.

Following TU graduation, Kirstin spent the next 2 weeks at my apartment before we went to the Tabb-Brooks wedding the first weekend of June. It was an absolutely gorgeous morning wedding. Kirstin and I were able to return to my apartment, pack up a few things, and drive home that evening. We arrived home shortly before midnight on Saturday. Sunday the whole family went to church and then out to lunch at Kruse and Muer to celebrate mom's birthday.

We had one lovely week together during which Tim had to study for finals. That Friday he finished his junior year and we took a drive down to Sterling Heights to pick up my new BIKE! It's a beautiful Trek hybrid that I look forward to breaking in on Michigan roads this summer. The grand finale is planned to be the triathlon in Lexington at the end of July. :)

Dad and I drove Tim down to Taylor for CRAM, a summer honors program, the day after he finished school. He is enjoying his time immensely and, as far as I can tell, dreading coming home tomorrow night. Don't worry bud, you can go back for real next August.

Two weekends ago I flew out to DC to see my college roommate and visit the city for the first time. Saturday began with a rain shower so we started our DC 'tour' with a visit to the Museum of American History. The rain cleared shortly after noon so we spent an hour or so at the Washington Monument and WWII memorial. It was wonderful to see such famous sites in person. After washing up at Rach's apartment, we spent the evening walking the scenic sidewalks of King Street, eating a Thai dinner, and enjoying the traditional cup of Starbucks.

I moved (temporarily) to Kalamazoo last Sunday afternoon. Last week I had in-service training for teaching summer school which began this week. Directly after my training on Tuesday the entire Jevert family and I left for a Tigers and Cubs game at Comerica Park. The whole evening was a phenomenal blast! We sat behind home plate and had an absolutely marvelous view! The Jeverts had even made shirts for the occasion. We had half blue half orange shirts with both the Tigers and Cubs logos respectively. The comments received were priceless!

Last weekend Susan and I drove out to Lexington to spend the weekend at the lake with my mom, dad, and sister. We were incredibly thankful for a perfect Saturday! After a nice cruise to and from Port Sanilac we drifted out past the Lexington harbor entrance for a while trying to find a shipwreck and just jumping off the boat into the refreshingly cold water. :) Sunday began with a rainstorm but, after breakfast and a walk on the break wall, all cleared. A few jet boat rides, lunch, and one shower later we were back on the road for Kalamazoo.

Beyond that, this week has been fairly uneventful. Last night we had a girl's movie night complete with hamburgers on the grill and "Confessions of a Shopaholic". Tomorrow ends my workweek and, once again, I head out to Lexington. Fourth of July weekend is always full of many family traditions. Friday is fireworks night, Saturday is the annual fourth of July parade and that evening is Music in the Park, Sunday concludes the weekend with the fireman's pancake breakfast at the fire department in town. :) As long as it doesn't rain all weekend I think everything will turn out just fabulously! Hooray for Family Time! :D