I MADE IT!!!!

I just got an email that I made it into the nursing program!!! I was so nervous because it is extremely competitive, and depends on your grades and your score on the test of essential academic skills (TEAS). I worked so hard for the last year finishing my general education, and now I am so EXCITED to have this opportunity to finish my education FINALLY! I feel so blessed!
Here I am dreaming

We had a great adventure on the city BUS!

Saturday we walked in the hot sun, down to the bus stop. We were all sweating like pigs, but the kids wanted to do it on a day when it was 90 degrees outside, so WHATEVER! haha The kids loved riding the bus. Rusty was at home asleep with his Daddy. We started by getting some large drinks and smoothies.

When we got off the bus downtown, we went to a shop called COOL STUFF. They had a million cool things for the kids, including cool hats to try on.




By the end of it, Sam couldn't take anymore fun, so he fell asleep on Mary's lap. ADORABLE!

County Fair

We had fun at the county fair, but forgot the camera...so here are a few not-so-good pics.

Summer Fun

This is what happens every morning! We are sleeping in, and then piling into Mom and Dad's bed to watch TV. We love Summertime!

Congratulations!

My Dear Mom found a wonderful man! His name is Frank, and he is one of the sweetest people I've ever met. She really did well for herself, and they are as happy as a couple of teenagers. I couldn't be happier for them! I thank the Lord that my Mom could be so blessed. It has been a bright spot in all our lives that this happened.

Here they are going to the rodeo for my Mom's birthday. Don't they look adorable? Frank is from Australia, and he used to be in the Navy. He has a really cool accent. He's very affectionate, which is just what my Mom needs. It couldn't have been a better match! Congratulations!

New Family Photos!!!

What's going on?

Mary had to say goodbye to her best friend Lilye who moved to Ohio. She was so sad!

Here comes the wildlife... Rachel found a tiny turtle in our front yard and called him BOB. He was super cute.

There have been many hours spent sitting at the computer playing games. We got Bsecure software so the kids will not view anything inappropriate.

We have fun going to the mall to play. Gord's favorite is the basketball slide.
We've been going to the local library a lot. They have a big fun place for the kids to play inside. They love going there.
That's what we've been doing with our summertime. How 'bout you?

Fun in the Sun

Hey, it's summertime! We hit the beach at Stephen's lake park two days in a row for some good times. We went around 5pm and stayed until 8 or 8:30 when the sun was going down. It was not too hot, and not too busy either. Perfect! The kids had so much fun.





By the time it was over, Isa and Sam were completely tired out and fell asleep watching TV. LOL

Cubs annual fishing trip

Jr. caught one, but Isaac didn't have any good luck...poor little Bub! Good luck next time.

Tommy lost his first tooth!

Isn't he adorable? I love the "kindergarten smile" when they start losing the first few teeth. It makes him look so CUTE!