Goin' for a ride...

Life has been crazy busy since I last posted - like a roller coaster! I went to Utah and met my grand daughters for the first time. I cannot tell you how neat it felt to hear those little voices call me grandma. I almost looked behind me to see who else was there before I realized they were talking to me.

We went to the aquarium and had a fire with s'mores. We had a family BBQ and played on the swings and with Matt's chickens.

I was sad the day before I left though. I think it hit me that I was missing out on seeing them grow up in person. Sure I can see pictures and hear their stories but nothing like having them all sit on my lap at almost the exact same time and just being with them. Playing with them.

Harmony 

Michael's family and I

Charity and Destiny (not sure if that is the correct order) I had to try to remember which one was which according to the number of pony tails in their hair. All three are so cute and sweet. I miss them.

I was offered to permanently move back into the Service Department at work and we all seem to transition well into the new software program. I have continued to feel well and avoid major FM flareups so I am really feeling well and happy again.

Michael is temporarily living in Green Bay with Jake and looking for work. I pray he'll find something close or something on the bus route. I know he misses his family extremely but things will work out if they are meant to be. For now it is nice to visit with him and have everyone together even if for a season.

We had 15 large pine trees removed...and if you've ever been to our house you would know this was no easy feat. Well at least for the workers. It was a mess and we still have a lot of work to do to finish grinding the stumps, planting grass where the pine needles once were, and planting new and better trees for our yard. Needless to say though it is great to have a clean driveway free from pine cones and sap!

One memory from this summer is watching the Moon eclipse -Charlie, Savannah, and I -oh and the dog, sat on the roof and just enjoyed the show. 

Fall arrived and with it another birthday. Savannah made me a cake and we drove up to Door County -what a beautiful day it was that day! 

Michael is temporarily living in Green Bay with Jake and looking for work. I pray he'll find something close or something on the bus route. I know he misses his family extremely but things will work out if they are meant to be. For now it is nice to visit with him and have everyone together even if for a season.

Charlie will be ending his employment tomorrow at Nature's Way. He has been there for almost 9 years but these past few years it has been hard knowing we moved here for his job only to find the promising company he once worked for didn't move with him. It has been a whole different atmosphere and he stuck it out for a very long time. He has found a position with Ingersoll Rand in the division of Trane and will be working in the area of expertise he enjoys most -Electronic Controls. We are excited for this new adventure and have been greatly blessed by God with answered prayer.

Up North

We rented a small cabin for a few days about 50 miles north of us. It felt so good to get away and just be together. Jake was able to come and we brought Bear with us too. He has never been a big fan of water but he did venture out up to his middle. Once he was comfortable there he attempted to sit down in the lake but just as fast as he put his bottom down and his tail hit the water he put it back up. It was hilarious watching him!

We left the cell phones, laptop, and all other electronics at home (besides the TV/DVD player they had at the cabin) and spent time fishing, playing games, playing with the dog, and swimming.

We took a ferry ride to Washington Island - Savannah wasn't sure and had a lot of questions about how the Titanic sank and if there were sharks in the water. It was a lot of fun driving through all the towns and we stopped for smoked salmon and ice cream cones on the way home.

I really enjoyed myself and did not want to come home but I do look forward to the next part of our vacation in Wisconsin Dells.

Reliving old memories

We took Jake and Savannah to the drive in theater this weekend - it was a perfect night and it really brought back some old memories. There's just something about the movie playing outdoors that makes the experience. The Santa Fe was super comfy and it is definitely something I want to do again!