Good week here at the Wright hosue. The kids made it through their first full week of school with no major problems. A couple of slow starts, but for the most part, things seem to be going pretty well. I think it will be a good year and I look forward to meeting with all of the teachers before too long.

This weekend was a Stickfish weekend. For the most part, things went pretty well. There were a couple of really nice musical moments during Communion in the second service this morning and overall I felt like it was a pretty engaging group of songs. I love having the opportunity to play. Next week I sing for the kids upstairs -- can't wait to go do that! It's also the first kidSTUFF of the new year, and I think the kids are looking forward to that as well.

Deborah went to dv8 for the first time this past Tuesday. She seemed to enjoy it really well. I know her small group leaders from the praise team, which makes me feel a little more at ease. I don't know how my parents managed with me -- I swear every new thing that we have to do with Deborah makes me just a little more crazy! It's all good, it's just scary! I know that each thing puts her a little closer to adulthood and gives me a little less input into her life. I know that's what is supposed to happen, but it's a bit frightening nonetheless. That said, she still seems pretty engaged with the family. We had a girls' night on Friday. The boys went to a high school football game & after Faith went to bed, Deborah and I stayed up and watched "Twilight" together. It was kind of a cheesy movie (I can't help it -- I just don't "get it" when it comes to Twilight), but we had a good time eating a little ice cream and giggling about how cute Edward was (though he'll always be Cedric to me!). It was some good bonding time.