Less than one week ...

I can't believe that the semester will be over in less than a week! Boy, time flies!

A quick update ...

• I'm back from Grandma and Papa's. The last day, it rained so much that their pool overflowed! The winds were howling, it was thundering and lightning (rare for Maui), the power went out, the phones were out, the cable was out. I almost didn't get to the airport because so many roads, including S. Kihei Rd and N. Kihei Rd were closed.
• Today I went with Karen, Mark, Andrea, Bob and Erik to a glass blowing place and we created our own ornaments. It was fun! We'll have to do it when you get home. The place even offers lessons ... Hmmm ...
• Seahawks won today, 42-21, clinching the division title. Not really as impressive as it sounds since the other teams kind of suck. But, still ... you'll get to watch playoff games (hopefully plural) before heading off for new adventures.
• I haven't put up many Christmas decorations yet. I'm thinking about it. Let me know if you want me to wait.
• The puppies are all sick. They've been sneezing non-stop since I picked them up from "puppy camp".
• Today it snowed a bit. It snowed several inches last week when I was at Grandma and Papa's. Today was just a dusting. It's supposed to snow several times the first week, week and a half, when you're home.
• I saw Carissa and her mom yesterday. Carissa and Mackenzie are having a joint birthday party and want you to come.
• I just got your letter and the letter for Kassie. I'll try to get it to Kassie, but you might get home before she does.

I can't wait to see you in less than a week! I know you want to stay in Africa with all of your new "family", and I can understand why -- Bellevue will seem really boring after the past 3.5 months! But, I'm still going to be glad you're home.

I love you to Africa and back!

Love,
Mom