Weekly News

Again this week there isn't a whole lot of news on either coast. But, we will start with Sammee. And I only start with Sammee every week because she is the oldest, and in my little brain it is always Sammee, Tori, and  Kat. Otherwise, I would never remember their names.

Sammee's play that she is stage managing opens in 2 weeks. She is so excited for this! Talked to her today and she was giddy! Her barista job is going well too. She had some minor issues with a couple of the managers at first, but they have warmed to the Sammee charm! How could someone not love that smile, and those cheeks (right Aunt Jenn?)! And, the "Three Amigos" are together again! Derek has finally made it to New York! Sammee sounded like a 5 year old right after Santa comes about that. The thing is, Sam and Katelyn haven't seen Derek since Rent closed, at the end of August. Derek went straight to West Yellowstone to do a show, then Katelyn and Sammee left for NYC. The city doesn't know what it's in for with this threesome! Now all they need is Joey to complete the group. Joey, hurry up and get there (sorry, Cindy).

Now Tori. She filmed the commercial last Sunday. Sounds like there will be a "world premiere" on campus. She is working on getting an Operation Christmas Child project together to send packages to kids in countries who don't know Christmas. She and her sisters used to have so much fun putting together boxes for kids when they were little. Glad she has found another project that gives her joy. She just loves giving to others! I love her heart! In other news, we can't get her home for Thanksgiving, which is okay because she will be home a week later. Rather than stay in Portland, where she would surely have lots of people willing to make her feel at home and feed her, she may be going to LA to visit my sister. I am sure Aunt Jenn, James, and especially Ava will make a wonderful holiday for her. And, she has picked up some extra shifts at the bookstore recently. She is quite the money maker. I miss her but am very proud of the woman she has become.

This weekend Mom and Dad are in Salt Lake City for an antique show. My cousin JJ lives there, and his parents, my cousins Joyce and John, were going down to visit. I guess they all went to the antique show. I just love little family reunions!

That is it for this week. Hopefully next week will be more exciting.