Just when you thought the news from Wall Street was more excitement than one person could stand, the company I work for (ChoicePoint) was sold to an Anglo-Dutch concern. Reed Elsevier paid $4 billion for our business units and data assets. Within hours the pink slips were flying. The business unit I work for will be untouched (so they say). Our business will be merged with another Reed Elsevier company called Lexis/Nexis. The ChoicePoint offices in Altanta will become the new North America Headquarters for Reed Elsevier's Risk Information Analytics Group. Space planners were already in my office taking measurements. I'm guessing I will lose my corner office.

On a more exciting note, I am back at the dermatologist this week to see if the surgery from earlier this summer removed all of the cancer. **UPDATE: Melanoma free**

A Word From Ashley

Hey everyone! As you know, its Ashley. I am now a freshman at my dream high school ST PIUS X!!! I'm so relieved that I have moved on from elementary/middle school. I'm currently on Pius's JV softball team. I am planning on playing church league high school basketball since Pius basketball started during softball. I am trying to balance school work and sports. I have made alot of new friends, from freshmen to seniors. This picture is me and my best friend, Katie. Unfortunately, she goes to our rival school, Marist. This picture was taken at the Marist-Pius football game. The pep rally before the game was amazing! That night stadium was packed! Mom worked the sno-cone machine while Dad and Reagan watched half of the game in the stands before leaving. The concession stand made almost $13,000 that night!! All us Pius Golden Lions went all out for the game, including body and face paint. The Golden Lions wore blue while the War Eagles wore white. Being the angel that she is, Katie went neutral for the game. In the end, Pius beat Marist 21-10!! At Pius, that is the best way to start your high school career.

I really miss my cousins! I really wanted to visit last summer but unfortunately we couldn't. =( Hopefully, we will have the chance this coming summer!

~Ashley

Me, Just Me

Reagan Skelton: 10 years old, in 5th Grade, likes black and purple. Goes to OLA/Our Lady of the Asumption.

Can balance on a ball, plays basketball, and softball. Likes to watch T.V. Got 2nd place in first year of softball in the Tournament. Best subject is English; favorite is P.E. Watches Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, and ABC Family. Favorite movies are Narnia:the new version, Harry Potter, Spaceballs, and favorite food is ice cream.

I am no girly girl. That's all me!

Porch

The furniture finally came in. We all love to spend time on the porch reading. No matter what time of day it is, it is always pleasant.

Deck and Porch Video