Still scrambling. . .though the dust is settling. . .sort of. . .

The thought of going to school made Kaili sick. I think the cats just figured she was there to cuddle with them.

The kids are beginning to adjust to school life and busy routines now. They are really beginning to like some of their classes and teachers. Dax has joined the robotics club and is enjoying his dance class (I wonder if the 1 guy: 27 girl ratio has anything to do with it. . .). Kaili has finally gotten over her sick-making fear and has joined the science club and the improve team, she also attended her first Highland dance class on Tuesday. Her favorite teacher so far, is her Spanish teacher. Elizabeth has made lots of new friends and seems to be thriving in her new environment. She is taking piano lessons at home and has chosen to study clarinet at school. The three younger kids will be participating in the St. John Ambulance cadet program. Adam is still really liking his job, and plodding ever-so-slowly along with his schooling. He is also joining the St. John Adult brigade with Ron and I. All four of the kids are also choir members at church. We have such an unbelievable pool of musical talent in this ward. There are several very accomplished, talented and well educated members leading the way.

Ron and I will be attending officer training next week for St. John Ambulance. They seem to have plans for us. . . The brigade here has gone through a MAJOR shake up recently and is in the process of rebuilding, hopefully, Ron and I can help with that process.

Last night Dax and Kaili had a youth dance to attend in Duncan (Almost 2 hrs South of here). Kaili had Improv after school, so we got a late start. The kids had a great time and it was actually a pleasant trip, with nice conversation. We didn't get home until 1 am. Elizabeth spent the night at the Kramer's place. We have LOTS of wood to stack today. It is raining and everyone had a late night, so we'll have to see how that goes.

Robin and I are also preparing dinner for about 100 men and boys for tomorrow night; we drove to Nanaimo and back yesterday as part of the supply gathering mission. We will enlist the aid of various youngsters for this task too. Since tomorrow is Sunday, we will do almost all of it today, and just combine and heat things tomorrow. Pulled pork sandwiches, baked potatoes, green salad and pumpkin cake is on the menu.

Tonight there are 2 baptisms happening at church. Adam has been assisting the sister missionaries in teaching one of them, so that is pretty cool too.

Other than that, not much happening here. . .