What a Great Weekend!

Dinner on Friday went really well, everyone had a nice visit and caught up on things. We pretty much just avoided the 'hot' topics and had a good time together. We visited about how things were going for Kelly at school, mine and Craig's work, how things are going for Heather at her new apartment, and the such. One thing we did finally hear is that Heather has actually quit school, and is now focusing on finding a full time job instead of a part-time job and school. At least she told us, and it's not just rumors anymore.

Saturday was an eventful day. We did our semi-annual fish tank overhaul. In this process, we completely dismantle, deep-clean, and reassemble our aquariums. And, since some of our fish died in the smoke-filled house incident, we were able to consolidate the tanks. Now, we only have two tanks instead of three.

On Sunday, I helped Craig assemble my brand new BBQ grill :) YAY! I LOVE to Barbeque, and Craig got me a new grill for our anniversary. We put it all together and (of course) cooked an amazing steak dinner on it! It was the first cook-out this year and everything tasted SO GOOD.

Family Dinner and Driver's Education !!!

Tonight we're having a yummy dinner with ALL of us. Heather stopped by my office on Tuesday and asked if she could come out for dinner this week. So, the plans were made for her to come out tonight. We're having Teriyaki-Marinated Cubed Stakes, Brown Rice, and garlic-sauteed Green beans. MMMMmmmGood.

Also, Kelly starts Driver's Education tomorrow! I'm still not sure I've come to terms with that yet. The course is no longer offered in the regular high school curriculum, so it's been moved to Saturdays. Every Saturday from 7am to 10:30am for the next 10 weeks.

No other big plans this weekend, I'm mainly going to focus on finishing the little things that have been neglected around the house.

Talking... It's a start.

Well, Heather called me a couple of times over the weekend. Just non-important little stuff, but at least SHE CALLED ME. :)

We chatted for a few minutes each time, and then just went about our business. At the end of each phone call, she said "I Love You" (even before I did) and that makes me feel a lot better.

I hope things go okay for her... She still doesn't have a job, and her savings account is empty now. No matter how good your 'friends' are, you can only free-load for so long before they cut you off. Only time will tell.

For now, I'll take the short little conversations and the I love you's without any complaint at all!