Instead of a going on a trip to the Bahamas, We . . .

got a few new school clothes and shoes for the kids.

We also . . .

had major repairs done on our van and our car,
and got them registered;

got caught up on a whole bunch of bills and
paid our "stupid-fees" . . . I mean, library fines;

replaced the kitchen faucet; (Yea!) :-)

:-) and bought a family pass . . .

:-) good for one year . . .

. . . at the local fitness center! :-) :-) :-)

All in all, we are pretty happy with the way things turned out.