Count down....

In just 13 hours we will be on a plane heading to New York. I really can't explain how giddy Marlon and I are to have this time. We know it is such a blessing that it is even being able to happen and are so grateful. We have not been away for a weekend alone for years. The mission trip to the Philippines was certainly an amazing time together, but it's not the same. We have no agenda, no time schedule...we're just going to go and take the weekend as it comes. Maybe we'll see a show...or take a tour...maybe we'll just wander the streets and people watch. Thanks again Momma and Daddy for taking the boys and helping out :)

As we speak Jordyn is already on the Disney cruise with her aunts. She left me a voicemail as they were waiting to board (so sad I wasn't at my desk to get her call) and sounded sooooo excited! I can't wait to hear all about it.

Last night we were one of the 6000+ houses without electricity. We all got home from our different places (I'll post pictures of the ACM from church later) and it was off. We debated about going to my parents...but decided instead to wait it out. We all got our comforters and pillows, lit some candles, and snuggled together in the living room. It was actually a lot of fun and then we got power back sometime in the middle of the night.

So the final final has occurred with soccer today. We had asked for a copy of our application/contract and also the written refund policy. Now we know from our lawyer friend that what they've sent is simply ridiculous....only the first page of the application/contract (there was more than one page) and a cut and paste job of what they put in our e-mail about refunds just put on letter head. Not signed by either us or them. No date or other identifying markers. Um...that's not a written policy and that does not say that we were ever told we couldn't get a refund. When I opened it, I actually started laughing really hard that someone would even bother...lol. Would so not stand up in court. I really hope that they use this as a springboard to do things a little more professionally and have written policy that parents sign regarding things like this. Overall, it's just a smart idea so that there are no grey areas. Soccer club or not...it is a business and should be run like one...not like a couple of family members typing stuff up in the computer room. While there's nothing wrong with typing stuff up in the computer room...at least have it look professional. At least take the time to present yourself as reputable and with a standard of excellence. Marlon and I have decided, however, that we just really don't have the fight left in us to deal any further with this and are counting our losses as a lesson learned. There are some things more important than money and being done with any kind of issues with Dousman Soccer Club is definitely one of them.

Well, off to finish packing the boy's bags. When they get home from basketball we're off to dinner and then dropping them at my parents. Then we get a night alone--woohoo!!