Holding Pattern

Jude and I are in a holding pattern. You may or may not know,  but recently Sandusky had a new map made for flood planes. We were told by our banks surveyor, the condo is in a flood plane. The people(bank) selling the condo say they are not. They told us they would pay the flood insurance, so we could go ahead with the sale and then prove it is not. Jude and I say  "No, you prove we are not in the flood plane, then we buy."  We do not want to buy in a flood plane: #1 flood insurance is anywhere between $1200 to #1500 a year, that is triple the normal amount of house insurance. #2 What if we ever sold, who is going to buy in a flood plane. We are waiting for them to contact FEMA and prove it is not in the flood plane. That is our story. I knew once I told people about the condo, I jinxed us.

Other updates: I am traveling to Kentucky next weekend to a STEM conference for school. On April 16th - 19th, I am going to traveling to Johnstown, Iowa, to an Apple one to one training. Perkins is progressively pursuing lots of innovative plans for the district. The teachers have to be ready to embrace the challenge and gather lots of information. I am really excited about these opportunities.

We had the Jr. High State Wrestling tournament this past weekend. It was a long for the workers but a great weekend of wrestling. Jude has done a great job in planning this event.  I am so proud of him. He has put lots of time into his job and made sure all the t's were crossed and i's were dotted. These events have shown growth from last year to this year, all due to Jude's behind the scenes work. We  now have grade school this weekend and we will travel back to Marion for round two. 

Shai and Jonathan are great. Jonathan's team has earned a spot in the CHL playoffs. We are all getting excited about the wedding and invites should be in the mail real soon.

Bryce and Monica have made changes to the wedding planning and have some things in the works, which is theirs to tell.

Great site

Today I booked our flights for the wedding. I used this site: http://www.farecompare.com, I got it from the Today Show in a travel segment. I booked 2 flights  for 372.00. So it makes me even more excited for the weddings ahead. So when you have a chance check it out.

New beginnings

It  has been a busy month for Jude and I. First we put a bid on a condo and have been negotiating for 2 weeks and have come up with a good price for us. So the dream for us has finally come true we are now moving into a condo. Kyle and Cindy will now have some new neighbors. Our condo is located back in the Cold Creek Crossing development, not to far from Tofts (YUM). There is only four condos back in this development, so we have lots of room.  Our new home has  3 bedrooms, laundry room off the kitchen (YEAH!!), full finished basement, lots of storage, central vac, the kitchen has all the appliances, and 3 bathrooms. We now  have a two car garage. We are very exited and the closing will be very soon. Our house on Carr is going up on the market today. Jill said the sign will go up today. We leave behind a home that gave us many wonderful memories for our family and it will always hold special place in hearts. Bryce and Monica,  Shaina and Jonathan are moving on with their lives and so must the parents,  new beginnings for us all.

Bringing you up to date and Jonathan comes up big.

It has been a long time since I posted. School has been keeping me busy, then I am just tired when I get home. It seems Feb. is going to bring lots of meetings and then IEP's (Indiviual Educational Plans)  need to be written and meeting with parents. Plus add to that weddings in the summer. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Jude is very busy with wrestling. He has been gone the last two weekends at various sectional tournaments associated with the junior high and grade school tournament circuit. He loves every minute of it.

Jude and I have been involved with Lifeteen. This is a high school youth group sponsored by all three parishes. It has been a very rewarding experience.  You can come to the mass at 5:00pm held at Holy Angles every Sunday night. Please do, the mass is open to everyone.  Our youth group meets after mass. The music at this mass is great. You are surround by kids who enjoy mass and hanging with Father Dave, it is just the best faith experience.

Bryce and Monica have been working on some wedding stuff. they will be married at St. Mary's and the reception will be in Lorain at Delucas. They will be meeting with Father Dave real soon. Monica is going to pick up her dress in another week. She is very excited.

Shaina and Jonathan have been working on their wedding also. We have a photographer and flower lady. Shai has rooms blocked off at the Grand Plaza, but I think she has a listing of surrounding hotels also listed on her wedding site. I have been keeping an eye on flights. Peggy Legay told me to look at USA 3000 and  Alliegent Air both fly directly into Tampa, which is just 20-25 minutes from St. Petersburg. What I have done in the past with flights is go to the airport I want to fly into, look at the airlines that have service there and go directly to them to see if I can find deals. It has worked for me, when going to see Shai. I am so excited it is going to be so much fun. 

Finally, I want to tell you about our amazing future son-in-law and his awesome game last night against Witchita Thunder and I quote: "Horrell played against his former team for the second time this season and once again was the difference maker. The 27 year old had 37 saves in a 2-1 victory Saturday in front of an announced crowd of 4,916 at the CenturyTel Center". " Jonny is like any athlete at any level. When he starts to get some confidence, he thrives on it," Mudbugs coach Scott Muscutt said. " He made some big saves early for us and he only got better from there".

It is so nice to see good things happen to good people.  Jonathan has worked hard and put his whole heart into hockey. Jude and I feel like proud parents.

That's all. Have a great day!!!

Pictures Jonathan in action

Shaina's grandma Roth requested some pictures of Jonathan in his uniform, so here they are:

A few tidbits from the Roth's

Good New from Shreveport. Jonathan found out yesterday he is the second goalie for the Louisiana Mudbugs. The third goalie was traded to New Mexico. Shaina sounded very excited and relieved.

I was honored by one my students today. She asked me to attend  PHS Girls Basketball Game and be introduced as her favorite teacher. How cool is that? I am so humbled by her invitation.  I love Perkins.

Jude and I are attending the SMCC Hall of Fame on Sunday, Jan. 11th. Bill Myers has asked Jude to be the person who introduces him at the banquet.

Lots of good news. It comes in 3's. Have a great day!!

Picture Update from Shreveport

  Jonathan, the kids (Ollie and Joseph Marley) and Shai
                       The cutest couple, ever!!
                 Joseph Marley who can fetch water bottles.
        Jude being a little testy at the airport
              Jude and princess at the rink.