Well, it's been a while since we have posted, mainly because we have actually been quite busy! We traveled to Lakewood, NJ for Thanksgiving to spend the holiday with Aaron's side of the family. We took the Cape May-Lewes ferry for part of it, and as you can tell from the picture, Sidon and Pepper enjoyed the ride!
Aaron's personal training work has picked up quite a bit in the last few weeks. In addition to working at a local gym where he teaches his own version of a kick-ass bootcamp, he has obtained personal clients of his own. I think his classes are a shock to everyone's system; I don't think Delaware has seen this style of working out....EVER. (It's a bit slower here in slower lower Delaware). During his down time, Aaron has been diligently studying for a Georgia Elementary exam that he will be taking down in Atlanta in January (he must pass it before he can teach there next Fall). Because one can't study at home effectively, we have been forced to find new, cute coffee shops in the area, where we (especially Aaron) have become regulars. I'm not sure where they will obtain their income once Aaron takes his test!
Meanwhile, Rachel's tutoring has picked up a bit as well. She tutors a student in math every week, plus a few at-risk girls at a local elementary school. Rachel has also become quite busy with her online tutoring, which she never thought would be this rewarding. She tutors students of all ages, from elementary school through college, in math and science. From her experience thus far, most of the students seem to be at-risk of not passing. In many sessions, she can tell from the response of her students that she has really made a difference. Although at first she doubted the effectiveness of online tutoring, Rachel presently has a MUCH different opinion. Oh, and yes, she is still working part-time (albeit VERY part-time) at the local Banana, where she has seen, firsthand, the negative effects of the recession.
When we aren't busy working, we are still enjoying our semi-retirement here at the beach. We are still able to fit in regular workouts/walks on the beach, and the pups are still happier than ever with their ample yard and long walks. Aaron had his big 33rd birthday in November, and we celebrated with a homemade pumpkin cheesecake made by the chef herself, Rachel (ok, stop laughing!) Yes, it is hard to believe that she made such a complex dish, and even she was surprised by how great it came out!
We are off to N. Virginia for the holidays, so until we return, we hope everyone has a happy holiday and a joyous new year!
