End of Summer 2005 Updates

Apologies to anyone who has been trying to keep up with our family adventures! :O/ It is almost the end of Summer as I type. A couple things:

1. Teenage Fanclub canceled their July show in Detroit. I was really bummed out that I couldn't go to the show, but I felt better that they weren't able to play. However, I did feel really bad for the folks who drove a while to get to Detroit to see the show (i.e. Toronto, Chicago). Here are some theories as to why they could not play the Detroit gig:

- http://www.teenagefanclub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=20524&highlight=detroit
- http://www.teenagefanclub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=20625&highlight=detroit
- http://www.teenagefanclub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=20533&highlight=detroit
- http://www.teenagefanclub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=20534&highlight=detroit
- http://www.teenagefanclub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=20570&highlight=detroit

2. We went to Nashville last week to visit Michael's family. It was really fun even if Michael and I did work during the day. We were thrilled and happy that the cousins spent plenty of time with another. Also, we spent time with Michael's Uncle Karl and Annie. A nice time had by all. During our time down there, I visited the YMCA in Brentwood. I did the Powerlift class with eight pound weights and red Jazzercise tube and was sore for the next two days. Phew! It's good to change your daily workout routine so you can really make sure all muscle groups are affected. Don't get me wrong, I still love Jazzercise! But there weren't any classes in the evening unfortunately at the ones in Brentwood. Strangely enough, they were all in churches.

3. The kids start school on Monday, August 29, 2005. We're so excited 'cos of two things:
- Minnie will be by himself at Academic Gardens.
- Yummers will be in the multi-age program at Farrand Elementary School. The multi-age program is a blended class of first and second graders which should allow her to interact with kids her age and a year older.

We're looking SO forward to being active participants in the PTO organisations. :O) Who knew I'd ever be so excited about something like this...

All for now - Stay tuned for pics from the first day of school!

PS: BTW - As you all are now aware, Lance won his seventh Tour de France which we watched every night! :O)