New Era for the Romeros

Matt came home from his mission and stayed for such a short time...only a few days, and then he and Taylor headed down to Orem to live and attend the Utah Valley University. They are living at Wolverine Crossing. It looks like a fun place to live, and is much better than the "cave" we dropped Matt off at when he first went to college a few years ago. He wanted a private room, and that is all he had, a room, more like a closet in a hall. It was horrible, and I felt sad leaving him there. This is a much better gig! We haven't seen much of him since school started. He had a lot of quick adjustments to making getting back to "real" life. He had his homecoming at church, school, a move, buying a car (which was a small nightmare in and of itself), starting a computer repair business and dating again. Taylor has popped in and out a bit. He called me the other day to tell me that the new laundry softener I bought, which he used when doing his laundry at home, "Changed his life"...I think he likes it. Maybe the good smells will remind him of home!
It is strange and more peaceful having just two kids at home now. Can't say the house is cleaner because it is torn to pieces trying to get the basement fixed from a flood. New carpet, tile, paint, baseboards..the works.
Ryan and Lauren are both doing great in school. Ryan has 3 college classes because he is in a program to get his associates while in high school. Lauren is adjusting to 6th grade. The girls are meaner and the boys are becoming more and more attractive to her! Lots of time spent texting and on the computer!
Greg, Taylor, Matt and I are joining a fantasy football league and the draft is today. I am excited! Greg has done the league for a couple of years now and we all got into seeing how his team was doing. We thought we'd all get a piece of the action this year!
Cameron and Lindsey are busy as ever. Cameron just started the nursing program at SLCC. He discovered he has high blood pressure. The nursing program does that to lots of people! I am way excited for him, and know it is a very stressful time in his life--but it will be worth it. Lindsey is getting started with a new year of teaching Kindergarten. I think the beginning of the year is always taxing and busy. They are enjoying a new apartment in West Jordan ( I think that is the city) It is by Gardner Village. Good Luck Cam and Lindz!