Hey It's November!

I just realized I have not posted a new blog since before Halloween! So sorry! I have been wrapped up in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). I am still very behind in my word count- I need to write 50K words by midnight Nov 30 and I am not on track like I usually am but I am hoping to pull it out in the second half of the month. My main characters haven't won me over this year which is making it more challenging to write for them. I will keep plugging away.



We have had a busy month on other fronts as well. I am in the midst of painting my bathroom, catching up on my scrapbooking and trying to somewhat organize my garage. We also got a new puppy- a boy boxer we named Maverick. He is adorable and Lucy adores him! She desperately needed a friend and he has such a mellow personality that he has calmed her down considerably. I am surprised at how easily Maverick has slipped into our family. He's a sweet little dog!



In other news, Kelsey is finally driving and has started officially sending in college applications! It is a very exciting time! Derek has raised $2600 for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society through Team in Training. He is running in the 1st Annual San Antonio Rock and Roll Half-Marathon on Sunday. We are all so proud of him! The race is completely sold out- 30,000 runners! Wow! It should be really amazing!

Also this weekend we are finally getting Meri's loft bedroom enclosed so that she has four walls and a real door. She is sooo excited! Big thanks to our dear friend Curt and his son Travis who have volunteered for this project! My in-laws are coming tomorrow for a three month visit as well, so we really are very busy the next few days! They are staying in a furnished rental home about thirteen miles from us so it should be really nice to have family so close!

In health news, Pat started a new chemo treatment. He goes every Wednesday. His wheezing and coughing have really died down since receiving his most recent radiation treatment so I am hopeful that is a good thing. I am feeling pretty good, still tired some days but overall I feel much more normal. My dad had a heart attack this week but fortunately he recognized that it was happening and went to the ER. He is doing fine now and is home. Luckily they caught it early.

I am looking forward to Thanksgiving and a wonderful mild Texas winter! May we all remember to count our blessings this holiday season and enjoy every moment with our family and friends!

Today's Glass Half-Full: "Sometimes people call me an idealist. Well, that is the way I know I am an American. America is the only idealistic nation in the world." ~Woodrow Wilson