Life Happenings...

Well, although life has been pretty slow lately we thought we should at least say hello!

Some highlights of the new year so far have been:
*Brandon turned 27 years old!!!
*Carole continues to work on her application to a program to get her teacher certification. So far this has included a lot of work on an application essay, taking Math 99 at the community college, and taking the WEST-B. The WEST-B is a skills assessment for people who want to go into a teaching program. I think mine went pretty well, I feel confident! My math class has actually been fun, and has made me feel a little more confident about going back to school, so that is good! There is still a long haul left on the application process. If I pass the test and they like my application then I face a group and an individual interview. Hopefully the time passes quickly so I know soon whether I am in or not! If I do get in I'll start in June and it is a one-year intensive program that combines my schooling with several days a week in a school in Bellingham.
*Brandon has started the recruiting portion of his year, so far he has visited Concordia in Portland. This will culminate in his visit to Lake Placid, NY the end of February to trade applications with the other camps of the Lutheran association that Lutherwood is a part of. He is getting excited for this trip because he'll also spend a few days visiting his best friend John, who just joined the Secret Service and is now in New York City. Carole, unfortunately won't be able to make it as planned because of class and work commitments. =(
*Smokey's jaw has healed completely, you can't even see where it was broken on the x-rays. He's enjoying chewing things again!

I guess that sums it up for the most part. Don't forget, we are always open to having visitors!!!