Happy Birthday Tim, school changes, Mai is leaving

Happy birthday to my sweetie! He is now my age, 46 (I almost typed 26!). Things have been so busy lately, I haven't made a lot of plans, except to have a family (Nelson) birthday party for him last Sunday.

Mai is leaving for Japan today. Ten days goes by so quickly! She has been out almost every night with friends, so we've had to jealously guard our time with her during the day and on the weekend when we could. We'll miss her--but hope she brings the sunshine (her screen name is sunshine Mai) back with her soon--today is muggy and overcast!

I went up with Luke today to buy books for his college courses. Yikes! Expensivo! Luke offered to pay for half, so that will help.

And, more unbelievable news--Mark has agreed to attend West Lutheran High School! Last night we attended Christina's freshman picnic as a family, then we spent about 30 minutes talking with the principal. After we got home, Tim and I spent some time talking to Mark, letting him know that if he didn't like West, he could go back to Cooper at any time. So, he is in! This morning, after going to the college bookstore with Luke, I stopped at home, called West, and then went over there to register him. We even got his class schedule--classes for grades 10-12 start on Tuesday (Christina starts on Monday). Whew! What a day!

Today, after the airport, we plan to meet at Mall of America and enjoy crepes at The Magic Pan, now a fast food type restaurant, but still very good. Then, Luke will go on to his class and we will thank God for 46 wonderful years of life for Tim!

Till next time,


Suzi