It's snowing like crazy outside and the kids are all at school, an Andrew is watching PBS. I think I'm getting used to this new format but I need to show the kids how to use it. I haven't taken the time to reorient them. The week in review consisted of Alyssa having her SEP conference with her teacher. She was delighted to receive all A's. I'm very impressed with her writing progress. She had written 5 essay's to show me at the meeting. Her teacher said she is really bright when she puts her mind to it. Kayla is working hard in school and also did very well this term. In fact I'm grateful that all the girls have done so well. She was asked to be the front banner carrier for the DC parade and so will be getting in on some of the action. Nan, Michael, Kayla, Will Hayden and Cami are all going. I did some research on the area to help them come up with ideas of things to do. It looks to be a great trip if the weather cooperates. The parade will be broadcast live on wjla.com and on cable network News Channel 8 at 10:00 am Eastern Standard time (8:00 am our time) on Saturday April 12. Cami has been busy with extra practices and learning to drive stick in Michael's truck. The truck just sits in the driveway while Michael is gone, so we thought maybe she could put it to good use and take a little load off me. Micahel worked in L.A. all week and then we were privileged to have him home for conference. It was great! We miss our dad and especially his sense of fun! He drove up to Salt Lake for priesthood session Saturday night to attend with his brothers,(inlaw) and dad. Conference was wonderful. It is really interesting to see change take place as President Monson assumes this new mantle and moves forward. In some ways I feel we all kind of hesitate, trying to get a new emphasis on what to do next, without really knowing it. It seems to be a time of faith and moving forward. Thanks for writing everyone and it's great to read your news. Virginia
