College Kid

For those of you who don't know, I am in LG for three weeks this summer. I am renting a house, and living alone. Gotta tell ya, I was kinda scared about moving into this neighborhood. The first week wasn't great. A lot of things to get used to. This week, things are looking up. I could really enjoy just being responsible for myself, if it wasn't for the homework.... I also think it's good for ALK and D to fend for themselves a bit. They truly don't starve to death or run out of clothes to wear when I am gone. They suddenly become more capable of taking care of themselves when I am gone. I need to figure out how to make them stay like this even after school is over. :) The words "never gonna happen" come to mind..........

Thought of some music trivia for your viewing pleasure:

When the night has come, and the land is dark

Update on ALK

We took Andie to the doc today for her first appointment since the colonoscopy. She does indeed have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis, to be specific), but it is now in remission. What we have to do now is make sure to keep it in remission. The main dietary precaution the doctor recommended was to cut out as much refined sugar as possible. My little sweet tooth girl did not take this very well, but she will adjust.... Dr. has her on anti inflammatory pills and a probiotic, as well as her iron and aloe vera juice. She will maintain this regimen for three months and we will return to dr. to see if she is all fixed. I am just happy to know what the heck was wrong! She was quite sick, and I think preventing another flare up will become numero uno priority around here!! Thanks for all your prayers and concern. We appreciate it!!

:)

Whirlwind...

My last day of work at school was Friday. YEE HAW!!! Graduation was Saturday. Sam is in uniform, 'cause she is a faculty member, so she gets to go every year. Graduation was much more fun than college!! I would go every year if they let me!!! Sunday was our anniversary, so we took off from graduation and went on our annual road trip. We drove to McCall for the first night, Stanley for the second night, and Boise for the third. This picture is of us with the Sawtooth Mountains in the background. They are VERY impressive, the pics don't do them justice.
Here is D's new girlfriend he met in Idaho City. Isn't she stacked? In this photo he is making smalltalk and trying to break the ice. She doesn't seem too interested! :)
I'm not sure what he said, but she seems to be warming up to him in this shot..... He's a smooth talker, that husband of mine! :)
That's what we've been up to. I have two days at home to catch up, then doctor appointments in Hermiston on Friday. We should find out more about Andie's issues then. Monday I start school in LG again for three weeks. It's going to be Fall again before I know what happened. TTFN

8th Grade Dance

There has been some mistake..... MY child is not old enough to look this grown up and beautiful!!! YIKES!

Note to bargain shoppers: I got this dress for FIVE DOLLARS!!!!!!

How do you like me now, Amy?

8th Grade Trip

Here are some pics of the 8th grade trip we went on. We took the kids to Silverwood Theme Park near Sandpoint, ID. They had a ball, and were very well behaved. Sorry it's been so long since an entry. Been very busy trying to situate summer classes, graduation, and next year's job. School's out in a week, so I should have more time..... I hope.

Too Hot for Horn Hunting!!!

We went out today and walked many miles. The temp was near 100, so the creeks got way full with the snow melt. These overfull creeks caused us some logistical problems. I had to get the truck to go get Darin. This is after I had to drive the 4 wheeler through the creek at another spot to get to the truck. He would have waded, but I told him I would rescue him!!

Scary, but fun!!

Darin found these, and I was showing him how tough I am. We found quite a few, but I developed a mild case of heat exhaustion, which slowed us down for a while. After I cooled off in the creek and got some cold water down me, things improved dramatically.

Music Trivia:

You take the good, you take the bad,

You take them both and there you have..........

Why I Love My Mom

She taught us to laugh and not take ourselves too seriously...

She's a fabulous cook...

She can make ANYTHING crafty or in the wood shop....

She taught us that power tools aren't just for boys... :)

She has a spit-fire spirit, and instilled that in her children...

She stands up for what she believes in...

She REFUSES to be intimidated by anyone or anything... (I like that alot...)

Her love for her kids and grandkids is very apparent in all her actions.

She pours her heart and soul into her family, and taught us kids to do the same...


This is just a sampling of the reasons I love my mom. I had better like her, too, since I am in the process of turning into her...... :)

I LOVE YOU MOM!!!!

I am such a copycatter....