Shenandoah bound?

Shenandoah University is Amy's top choice for college (most days). She's got her application in there and also at Christopher Newport University. This past weekend, we went to Shenandoah for her portfolio review and interview, and it went really well! She won't get the official word for a couple weeks, but as we were leaving they essentially winked and said it is a safe bet she'll get in. SU sure seems like it will be a good fit for her, it's a small school with a well-respected theatre program and they really cater toward ensuring their students will be employed in their field following graduation. Plus it's just an hour away. 

We are still hoping she will visit Virginia Tech after talking with them at the theatre conference she went to in October, and we hope she will still consider CNU, but it seems like her mind is mostly made up. 

We will see what happens!

What is even happening?

On Saturday night, Reed had a bunch of friends over to watch a movie. On Sunday, Amy had a bunch of friends over to play Dungeons and Dragons. After so much isolation during covid, and so much that our kids missed out on, it was a joy to have a houseful of both kids' friends.  

20!

Somehow our baby boy turned 20! His birthday fell during Amy's show, so even though it fell on a Saturday, we weren't able to see him, unfortunately. He celebrated by going to the movies with his friends (the traditional Reed birthday celebration!). 

I am so proud of him. He manages his school stuff, and his new apartment life, all on his own and seems to be thriving. He has been subbing at the Harrisonburg schools as well as subbing here in Loudoun when he's home, and seems to be enjoying it. He's done different age groups, from preschool to high school, which I think is great for helping him to get the full picture of how it feels to be in different classrooms. Now there are still times when I shake my head at the things he doesn't know (case in point: how to clear his windshield on a frosty morning last week), but he's getting it done!

Happy 20th, favorite son!