The Santoro's Check In!

Ok so I think I finally am up and running on this blogging thing! Funny thing happened today, I'm got a message from mom on my iPhone asking me "who's turn it is". I had to laugh as she was referring to our words with friends game;)! Who would have thought mom would get so hooked other new technology!? The news on our end is still pending. It seems that Charlie is torn between U of I and U of W-Madison. As these are both very good schools and choices for him, we are fortunate that there really is not a bad decision either way...except the out of state tuition:( Dale told me last week that Charlie should see who does better in March Madness and then make his choice...the only problem there is that Bruce Weber (U of I) was let go last Friday while Phil and I were with Charlie on campus because he did not even get an bid to that dance!!!!! Needless to say, the decision will come in the next few weeks either way. Natalie is busy with her latest production, "Hello Dolly" at the high school. She is also interviewing for her first job this Friday - send positive vibes;) she will be getting her liscense very soon. Joe is revving up for baseball season to begin on April 13th in the Quad Cities. He threw 74 mph with both arms on Sunday for the showcase...not bad for an 8th grader. Phil is enjoying his first batch of home brew...Aaron and Chad were kind enough to come and walk him through the process...it is actually really great tasting beer! I am thrilled for him as this is something he has always wanted to do and has not had the time until now. I am running I the "Shamrock Shuffle 5k" downtown this weekend and Phil is going to join me! We are excited to do it and hoping that the great warm weather holds up throughout the weekend for us. We are really missing everyone and cannot wait to see everyone sometime soon. Charlie's graduation will be May 31st. But we are planning on throwing a party for him a bit later in the summer whe. We figure out everyone's schedule...we will keep you posted on that. Love, Dina