from 6-15-09. Pictures John took of the boys at Bonne Terre Park.

"look what I found"

I love the look on his face here.

Here let me "help" you.

I love this picture.

"cool"

Farmington Country Days

Jodi and Harris came to see us this weekend. It was so much fun. We started our weekend off by a trip to the Mills mall and then to the Farmington Country Days festival. The kids got to ride rides, and we got to ride. It was so much fun. Then Saturday, we went to the St Louis Zoo. Today we went to the beach at the Lake and swam. I cant believe 3 days went by so fast, but we are so happy our friends could come and stay with us. I miss my buddy already. The duo said "where Harris?"

fun with the hose Logan (Connor as too crabby)

Sing it right!!!!!!!!!

Quick Update

Just to let everyone know we are all fine. We had quite a flash flood and lost a lot of stuff, mostly sentimental stuff. The main computer was on the ground and so we lost that as well as the cable modem and everything else that gives us internet access. I am posting from school this week anad hopwe to be back up at home later in the week. I have finals this week and am looking forward to 3 weeks off and my friend Jodi coming to visit with Harris.
This household is so ready for summer. We cant wait.

That is all this week. For now, we can be reached on the cell phones. (the home phone was through the cable). I will post when I can until then. Love to all.

a visit to the firehouse

Most know I joined the fire department here in Terre Du Lac, MO. I really enjoy it. so far I have learned how to pump on all of the trucks and to engineer a scene. I train Wednesday nights at fire meetings. I haven't been to a fire yet, but have made several medical calls with the EMS. I love that I am able to give back to the community and utilize my nursing skills beyond my job. The boys love it. We recently went to the firehouse to look at the trucks. The boys didnt like the siren though, LOL. They also think my gear is pretty cool too.

random pictures

Logan

Connor

Trev-so serious

Logan enjoing some cocoa

I just love the eyes

Last weekend at the beach.....

Connor

Logan

My duo

My 3 men!

Last weekend was so nice and warm. It was great to go splash in the lake and enjoy the outdoors. WE plan on spending quite a bit of time here this summer.

I'ts been a long time. I will try to catch up....

Trev is doing well in school. His last report card was 2 A's and 4 B's. He is doing great. He is finally adjusting at this new school, but the differences between the two schools are quite evident. Hanna Woods was so much smaller and he was really thriving there. This school is HUGE, housing only up to 2nd grade. The individualiation isnt there. He is doing OK nonetheless. For right now, we will go with the public school for next year as the IEP is what helps him the most, but we will see how it goes.
He is taking summer school for 2 weeks after school. It will be great for him- like summer day camp. Get this, It is all free. He gets the bus in the a.m. like usual, eats breakfast and lunch there and after the 2 weeks is up, if he had perfect attendance, he gets a $75 gift card to Walmart. How cool. I will post more pictures tomorrow. I just loved this one of Trevor so much.

celebrating the big 35

This year to celebrate the big 35, Our friends Mike and Amy and their kids came out to visit and we had a great cookout and bonfire. It was lots of fun and reminded me of Jellystone life. We enjoyed the fire a lot. It was noce sharing the great outdoors with friends for my birthday.

Connor getting ready for s'mores
Our fire that had lots of color in it. for some reason, the vines that were chopped up previously made the neatest colors.

Our fire pit in the back yard.

Mike making some serious s'mores.