Just call me Grandma, Nana, Gamma, anything but Granny

Well, it appears we are going to be grandparents which means Joseph and Sai are going to be parents!!! They just told us last night. It should be here mid-June. There's a lot to work out between now and then, but Sai keeps saying, I know God will take care of us. Didn't my last post reflect how old I am getting? I guess God said, I'll show her LOL. We are so excited, but it really hasn't sunk in yet and I'm not sure it will until I actually hold the precious child. I remember feeling the same way when I was expecting the boys.

So, I guess we'll be on baby watch for the next several months. Stay tuned and I'll keep you posted!

Winter Break

Well, sports fans, our seasons are over :(. What's a mom to do? Michael's football team won their last game of the season today 37-0. They have scored over 30 points for the last three games, and two out of three have been shutouts! Michael is excited about his Sophomore season and is looking forward to next year, but at the same time, ready for a break. It kinda wears on him taking classes, working full time and practicing and playing football.

His work assignment currently has him working on the USS Vincent, refitting an older ship. He has to crawl in tanks that formerly held water, fuel, etc., and plug sandblast holes. Before he goes into the tank, a chemist has to come check the air quality for safety and someone is posted outside the tank to make sure he's OK. Now as a mother, this is scary, but according to him there are so many safety inspectors around, you don't have a chance to mess up. Some tanks are about the size of a refrigerator, and some are about 40 feet deep. Obviously, he doesn't go in the refrigerator size tanks :) He will be coming home for Thanksgiving, so we are looking forward to seeing him then.

Brian has finished up Fall baseball and is pleased with his initial college baseball experience. They had a homerun derby this week to culminate the season and he came in second! He received his scholarship award at the American Legion Youth Champion Banquet. He made his speech and did quite well. We were very proud! I had no idea the American Legion did so much for young people. You should check out their web site, it's really amazing. Brian will also be home for Thanksgiving, so we will have a full house. I can't wait.

Sai got her work permit and has applied for her social security card. Once she gets that, she will be able to get her driver's license. She has started her job search and I told her today that God has just the right job out there, we just have to be patient. She and I are singing in the choir and we will be doing a singing Christmas tree this year. It will be a first for both of us!

Joseph turned 24 last week!!!!!! Man, I'm getting old. I can't believe it's been that long. I can't remember not having children. What would we do without them? I certainly wouldn't be doing this blog :} Joseph is still working at the funeral home and going to seminary. His professor gave him a 100 on a paper he wrote and the next one he got a 99. He asked why the 99 when nothing was marked and was told someone has to get one :) I guess he can't give perfect grades all the time since no one is perfect. He's enjoying playing basketball for the church's men's team. He got scratched the other night while playing and Sai told him he couldn't play if he was going to get hurt. I told her to be glad it wasn't stitches under his eye or a severely sprained ankle like he's had in the past playing basketball. She'll soon learn not to get upset with scrapes and bruises. It's part of the York men's legacy.

I know you all have interesting things going on with your familes, and I'd love to hear from you and share with others. God bless and take care.