Another weekend update.

2 updates right in a row. I'm cooking with gas tonight.

This past week we fought a head cold virus that Alexa and Jess have been down with. We're left with a residual cough that seems to go on forever. Friday I sent Alexa back to school...and Jess had the day off for Parent teacher conferences.
Jess and I spent the morning on Friday looking at a few houses that are for rent in our neighborhood. I think we've hit the boiling point at how much we're willing to deal with in the current house. This past week we've had to fix the laundry machine. The upstairs heat still doesn't work dispite having the guy out to look at it. We need an electrician and after 4 days still can't get one to call us back. Oh the joy of living in Spain. The internet has been spotty this week as well, I apologize for anyone trying to call...or wanting calls from us, the signal isn't strong enough to support the call all the time. So, we went househunting. The houses were ok...not nice enough to want to move from here though. But the process is beginning. I'd also like to point out to those keeping score that Nick hung curtains in the upstairs bedrooms while we were in Massachusetts this August...just saying. Curtains are up, time to move on.lol
Jess and I headed to the mall for some fun and fancy free time. Plus also, her birthday is Monday and we needed presents. We decided to dine at McDonalds for lunch and then headed back to the school for our conference. It's good news to report that Jess is doing well in all subjects in school...she is a little chatty...but, we all know that right?
I stuck around the school and brought the kids home because there was a bus strike on Thursday and Friday. Andrea though, went on an overnight trip with a few teachers and some 10th grade students who were filming a short story they'd written in drama class. Andrea was going along as a Digital arts student to help and also be a runner of some sort. She came home Saturday afternoon tired and excited about how well the night went. Apparently their little horror film had a surprise visitor/squatter from a near by property that freaked everyone out. But, the security they had with them kept them safe. So no worries, just a great story to tell.
Nick and I revisited the boat show on Saturday afternoon looking for the elusive perfect boat. I think we have it narrowed down to two or three....or four.lol
Today, we went to church services in the morning. We had our Confirmation CCD class with the three oldest, poor Jess just sits along. A friend of mine has joined the class which makes it really interesting to have an older perspective...and great to have another adult in the class.
I baked a cake for Jess today, from scratch. I have to say I'm pretty proud of my box-cake making self that it came out incredibly tasty. The kids loved it. We celebrated tonight because tomorrow will be a long work/school day and with homework and all we didn't want to be rushed.
The kids ended the day watching the DVD Coraline...which is scarier than one would think. I'm anticipating nightmares tonight...and several night time visitors.lol
The kids have this friday off again as well. We're planning a trip to the movie theater because New Moon is showing...we figure that must be why they are giving the day off anyway. Otherwise all is well here.
Love you all!
~Bren