Sometimes you have to realize your kids are growing up

Nick left for Cincinnati yesterday. This was the first time he has flown by himself with a layover. I found myself nagging him about making sure of this and that.... He looked at me and told me to relax he would be fine....Yep, he's 15 not 5..... need to remember that he is a bright intellegent person no matter just how much I think he is tuning me out he actually does listen and it does stick...even if he says it doesn't =)

Will be posting later some photos etc.

All the best,

Scott

Nicks hard work is paying off

Nick has been having three bassoon lessons a week for the past three weeks. Tonight was his audition for the Tacoma Youth Symphony. We won't know the results until the first of September however, he was optimistic that he did alright. The main conductor of the symphonies commented that Nick had improved since last season and that he should keep up the work with his private instructor. I think that might have really struck a cord with Nick. I have been trying to help him realize that sticking with something will lead to the results you are looking for. This was positive reinforcement.

Today was orientation for Nick at his high school. Since the school has been closed for two years it was exciting to see the changes that occurred during the remodel. I think this coming year will be a good one for the kids. Nick seemed excited about school starting. I think he is a bit bored.....

All the best,

Scott

Dog days of summer? I think not!

Well here it is August 14th. and it was 85 degrees today in Tacoma. What a beautiful day it was! Sunny, clear, with just a hint of a breeze. One of those wonderful days that you tend to forget about when you live in the Pacific Northwest.

I was able to accomplish many tasks today that have been neglected for so long. Not sure where the time had been going but today was one of those gettin' things done type of days. I have been reading some excellent books recently on management and business building. I am so excited about starting my own company that I am having troubles sleeping at night. Sleeping during the day no problem =) I have put together a great team and when the site goes live I am very excited that it will be a hit from the first day.

Nick has his bassoon audition for the Tacoma Youth Symphony tomorrow. He has been having three lessons a week for the past few weeks getting ready for tomorrow. He admits to being nervous but I can tell he is getting excited about the audition. I know that no matter what he will do his best and I will be proud of him. This season will be his third with TYSA and while he grumbles about his Saturdays being taken I know that he is proud to be a member. He does have talent and that is starting to show with his attention to practice and his ability to listen to himself play and make adjustments on the fly. I am really happy that his playing and his attitude has improved so much!

Kenzie is moving into her apartment with her mom. I have not heard from her yet and I don't have phone number to call her but I am sure she is having a good time. I have some photos to publish of her when I get a bit of free time to use the photo editor. I need to crop them a bit for the blog.

Felecia is working late tonight. I am waiting for her to come home and hope to spend a few minutes just being together before she has to turn in for the night.

Be well,

Scott

Congrats to Erston and Blue

I was honored to be the best man for Erston Reisch III and his bride Blue on Saturday August 12th. The wedding was held at their home in Renton. There was approximately 35 people in attendance. We all had a good time once we decided the yellow jackets nest we disturbed was larger than we could handle and simply moved to the other side of the yard. The bride and groom will be honeymooning along the Washington and Oregon Coast for the next two weeks.

We took a few photographs that I will publish later if I can get them off my wifes camera without her permission. =)

All the best,

Scott