Whoa. It's been a while....

I figured I would catch people up a skosh in the lives of the Maryland Bleckes....

Last night was an awesome display of Mama Nature's raw power.  I storm blew through here with lightning, rain, and wind.  No hail luckily.  Ashley and I were returning from the Deleware Home Depot area (no sales tax - kaching!) when 100 yards away from us lightning hit a transformer and blew out the power.  It was loud!  Sparks flew, both Ashley and I ducked and screamed like little girls.  By the time we returned home, the lights were flickering at the house - finally went out 5 minutes after Ashely and I were inside.  Kelly had to go get Rachel at the Park n ride down near highway 152 (30 miles away) as Rachel rides to cheerleading with an older girl that can drive.  The storm reminded me that Mother Nature could wipe us off the planet if she wanted to......

Anyway, I am home this week.  First time home in quite a while (since Mom and Dad were here).  I was supposed to be in PA, but the gig was shortened to one week as I did everything I could possibly do for the customer.......so I am getting caught up on administrative stuff - you know blogs and such :)  Glad to hear Kristi is doing so well!

Kelly is her usual busy self.  Works her butt off from home.  Then deals with all the kids activities after school....crazy.  I am tired and I only deal with half of the stuff she does......

Sammi is doing very well at school and cheer.  She actually won a prize from cheer for being "the cleanest and sharpest" with the dance part of the routine.  Pretty cool :)  Kelly says she is sharper than Rachel.....Sammi also has her back walk over on her own.   Soon she'll be doing back handsprings :)

Rachel is also doing very well at school and cheer.  All A's and one B - not too shabby!  She is on two cheer teams now, as they needed help on her old team.  At least we don't pay for that team.....She is at the cheer gym from 9am-7pm every Sunday - long brutal day of exercise.....

Ashley is making HUGE improvements at school.  All A's and B's (one C that should be an B soon - Algebra II).  She is excited that she could drive soon.  Have to be 15 and 9 months in MD before you can even start the classes for driving.  Strange.

Both High school girls are looking forward to Homecoming weekend.  Rachel got a new dress, I believe Ashley already has one that she didn't use last year.  I will definitely post pictures when that day comes :)