what can I say?
August has been busy, thus far. Movie nights at church(lots of people sitting under the California stars watching a movie), skating parties, potlucks, camping trips, etc.
Our Sunday school class had a leadership meeting a couple of weeks ago, and that went well. Unity was a key element at the meeting, and its rejuvenated our class. I started a website for our class. Yes, we have had other sites, but this one is interactive, and has a calendar, etc. Hoping to get the class more 'connected'.
Our class also had it's annual trek to the local mountains for a campout. We had 11 families this time. The kids had a blast playing flashlight tag, cards and dominos. The Cyclin' Dudes had their annual ride around the lake. Of course we had the s'mores around the fire, as well. This year we even had chocolate marshmellows! We also tried making s'mores with chocolate chip cookies and Reese's cups.
The Saturday of our campout was different, since a couple of our families & Mikaija went down the hill to a farewell party for the kid that has been the intern for middle school. This young man and Nick had grown up in chruch together, and it's great to see how much he has grown up and is wanting to serve God. Saturday was a quiet day of rest, which I needed.
The Sunday of our campout was promotion Sunday, and since we weren't here, Mikaija didn't have a chance to see what it will be like without Jason, Heather or Andrew. I'm sure she'll adjust, but she is really missing Heather, who was her Sunday school teacher for most of middle school.
Kayla started at our local JC on Monday! YIKES! It's hard to believe I have three, count them, three adult children.
I haven't heard anything from Kris since the end of May.
Nick emailed us a couple of days ago to tell us that Grace was leaving this week, and that he is done, and papers will be filed. Makes me sad. I know that Nick has done everything he was supposed to do to keep it together, but she just isn't budging.
Mikaija will begin her studies in September. This week she had GEMS, tomorrow it's Team Kid (she's a leader), and Thursday she will be auditioning for the Christmas musical at church.
Tom is oncall this week for work, which means his schedule is unpredictable.
I'm working on getting the office/schoolroom together. Kristopher's old room has been painted, and we are moving the comptuers and school stuff in there. It's going to be a great place, once it's done.
Okay, I need to get to bed. I promise to post more often.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Sunday, August 03, 2008
I know! I know!
Sorry to have been so MIA lately! Lots of stuff going on.
Our 4th of July was very quiet. Tom's mom was with her son in northern CA and the rest of the family did their own thing. It was kind of nice to have a quiet day. As some of you know, it's the anniversary of Tom's dad's passing. To honor Tom's dad, we have been in the Highland Parade for the passed few years. Unfortunately our Model A, which had belonged to Trini, has some issues, so we weren't able to drive it in the parade. Thankfully, Karl, our friend allowed us to drive one of his many classic cars, so we could carry on our tradition. Tom and Mikaija climbed on the roof of our house to watch the fireworks from around our valley.
For Tom and I the anniversary of Trini's passing is a bittersweet one. We are excited and happy to know that Tom led his dad to Christ the Friday evening before he passed, but we miss his wisdom and guidance as well. We were blessed that our children knew their grandpa in ways that neither Tom or I knew ours. I'm thankful for the legacy that Trini left for us.
We celebrated our 24th anniversary in Big Bear this year. I was sick the entire time we were there. I did manage to be able to walk around the village and share some time with Tom, but mostly I slept. Part of it, I'm sure was that my body just couldn't take any more stress, and it finally just let loose. When we got home, I had to see my doctor and be put on steroids (again)to get my asthma under control. (I hate asthma, I do)
I don't know if I mentioned it, but about a month ago, Tom and I had physicals, and my doctor put me on Elavil for my FMS and anxiety. I've fought long and hard against drugs for my FMS, but with all that is going on, it's honestly been a godsend. My right side was fighting me way too much NOT to try something. And I wasn't sleeping much. The elavil has helped with all of that.
VBS was a busy week! I worked in background checks, and that was a big job this year! Hopefully, next year won't be so bad.
So there you pretty much have our July.
It's August already and that means another busy month:
Our Sunday school class is going through some changes, which are good! I've started a new website for our class, and that along with the homeschooling group site I manage, I'll be busy with that.
We go camping with our class on Aug. 15th! YAY! Last year we had a blast, and I expect this year to be more of the same.
Kayla starts college at a local JC on the 18th!
Mikaija starts her school year on Sept 3.
We are continuing the process of moving the office from upstairs to Kristopher's old room. (We have painted that room and it looks SO nice!)
Our 4th of July was very quiet. Tom's mom was with her son in northern CA and the rest of the family did their own thing. It was kind of nice to have a quiet day. As some of you know, it's the anniversary of Tom's dad's passing. To honor Tom's dad, we have been in the Highland Parade for the passed few years. Unfortunately our Model A, which had belonged to Trini, has some issues, so we weren't able to drive it in the parade. Thankfully, Karl, our friend allowed us to drive one of his many classic cars, so we could carry on our tradition. Tom and Mikaija climbed on the roof of our house to watch the fireworks from around our valley.
For Tom and I the anniversary of Trini's passing is a bittersweet one. We are excited and happy to know that Tom led his dad to Christ the Friday evening before he passed, but we miss his wisdom and guidance as well. We were blessed that our children knew their grandpa in ways that neither Tom or I knew ours. I'm thankful for the legacy that Trini left for us.
We celebrated our 24th anniversary in Big Bear this year. I was sick the entire time we were there. I did manage to be able to walk around the village and share some time with Tom, but mostly I slept. Part of it, I'm sure was that my body just couldn't take any more stress, and it finally just let loose. When we got home, I had to see my doctor and be put on steroids (again)to get my asthma under control. (I hate asthma, I do)
I don't know if I mentioned it, but about a month ago, Tom and I had physicals, and my doctor put me on Elavil for my FMS and anxiety. I've fought long and hard against drugs for my FMS, but with all that is going on, it's honestly been a godsend. My right side was fighting me way too much NOT to try something. And I wasn't sleeping much. The elavil has helped with all of that.
VBS was a busy week! I worked in background checks, and that was a big job this year! Hopefully, next year won't be so bad.
So there you pretty much have our July.
It's August already and that means another busy month:
Our Sunday school class is going through some changes, which are good! I've started a new website for our class, and that along with the homeschooling group site I manage, I'll be busy with that.
We go camping with our class on Aug. 15th! YAY! Last year we had a blast, and I expect this year to be more of the same.
Kayla starts college at a local JC on the 18th!
Mikaija starts her school year on Sept 3.
We are continuing the process of moving the office from upstairs to Kristopher's old room. (We have painted that room and it looks SO nice!)
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