Our Race Day Party was great! Even WE had fun! The food was special, and the race exciting, but the best part was that we had a very cool mix of guests. Oh, and Michael's grilling went superbly, too. We got our beef filet this year from a new place called the Butcher's Block. We told them we wanted the best, and they gave us the best! The chicken from there was extra good too.

Yesterday I spent the whole day just like today.. trying to get caught up with the email and student postings. That's a good kind of busy. I love my classes this session, and, with Joanne and John working with me, it's sheer fun!

Good news from Dave! The agent he contacted loves his book, but.. how could he not? It's fantastic!! The agent was extremely complimentary, telling Dave that it is very rare for someone to put out a first novel when they're his age and have it be any good, but that Dave breaks that rule! I just can't wait till it's on the shelves and I can buy it for people who like to read great things.

Gym membership is going well. We still have not missed a day! Michael is doing recumbent and upright bike and also doing some arm stuff. I'm working on the elliptical mainly, but I also enjoy the treadmill and the recumbent bike. Maddy wishes that it would cool down some so that she could go walking with me!

Oh! and the AC is now fixed. It went OUT for our party (how convenient) but it was covered under warranty and is now kicking the proverbial butt again.