Park fun

We spent a couple of hours at the park on Tuesday with friends. A little different for Breaden and Ellie without Tessia, but we had a couple of new faces join us and we were very happy about that! Noah is also 2, he is Dana and Jonathan Gates' son for those of you that remember the Gates family. Ain't he cute?!?!?! They all had a great time sliding and running back around to go down again. Where does all the energy come from and why do we lose it over the years? And we had to feed the ducks, turtles and yes even the fish. The turtle pictures didn't turn out as well has I had hoped, but it is amazing to see them coming. We start out with one or two and then you see all these little heads sticking up out of the water every couple of feet, the kids (and I) love to watch them coming!

Oh by the way, Ms. Susan and Avery are home! YEAH!!!! Jasper "helped" take the picture as they were coming out of the terminal. I think Avery missed Jasper just a little. And speaking of weary travelers, Grandparents and Auntie are home! So all is right with our world again, everyone in their place.

Over 30 and falling apart....

or at least that is how I feel. Found out I have a herniated disc, going to Dr. Molloy in Monroe for exam Oct. 1, earliest they could see me. Please pray for me, I know prayers work cause on the up side, the med for the headaches is working!!! :) Thought life was getting much better, then this, of course it could be worse, so I'm not complaining! Life is still good, just a little uncomfortable at times, and some days a little pain, but then I look at those a round me and thank God for the health of my family. If you have time read the mccones blog, and remember Alan and family in your prayers please, they are having a rough couple of weeks, to say the least.
Let's see....Jay, my nephew, put a Lego in his ear Sunday night (out of boredom) and had to have it surgically removed Tuesday. A friend called this morning on her way home from Monroe, her 2 year has strap on her legs, can't sleep, bath or wrestle with siblings. Like that is going to happen, asked her if is she asked the doctor is he thought that was possible. And my baby sweet little baby has a stuffy head, we got in the yard the other day, I am sure it is from the mold and leaves and all, but he is so stuffy, and you can just tell he is not 100%. I am SO thankful that this is the only thing that we have to deal with, but it sure hurts it not be able to help when he can't breathe.
And while we are praying for health issues, Rob, Trena's step-dad, is having "blood problems" forgot the name, but the spleen is not working correctly and he is on steroids and having transfusions. Talked with Peggy last week-end and not sounding great.
Okay, a couple of praises!!! It has been a beautiful week in south Arkansas! Nice and cool, believe it or not. Paul is getting strength back in one shoulder and working on the other one. Trish is back home after her mini-vacation. Misty is back at work, I am not having to work full time. OH, and my girls are starting to live up to their potential, they are both making straight A's and B's, something we knew they were capably of doing but just didn't for so long. So...if you read this, we are proud of you both!!!!!!:)

Traveling.....

Grandparents and Auntie are on the road again, Paul said they called about 10:00 our time, 8:00 OR time and they were leaving Alan's. They decided they would take a road trip. Alan and family moved to Orgeon this year, not that be of a change from Washington state, still a long way from home. I think they have all enjoyed the trip so far, they will be taking a different route home and doing more site seeing. Please remember safe travels for them. We haven't been away from them any longer than normal but just feels differnt with them so far away. I am sure we will see them if not as soon as they are back a couple of days after.