Miracles of Miracles

I actually canned peaches and pears this year! Some of you may have to reread that as you are in shock. I am in shock. Now that I am over the shock I am so pleased with the end result. A big shout out to Kacey who endured this with me. I could never have done it with out her. I always said I would never can anything....famous last words. I hope to do it again next year.

Skate Night

Conor and Josie's 1st time on skates

It was PTO skate night on Monday for Midway elementary and we decided to take advantage and see how the kids did with wheels on their feet. Conor struggled for a few minutes, but after a few times around he looked like a pro. Josie was a good sport, but was happy to get them off after a few spills. Who knew roller skating could be so much fun?

Yearly photo shoot

CONOR

JOSIE

TOGETHER

This is a late post, but I wanted to post these cute pictures that my friend took of the kids for their yearly photo shoot. Josie is 2 and Conor is 6. Who knew that trying to get these two little ones to smile would be so exhausting???

Kitchen Complete!!!!!

As some of you know, we have been slowly...might I add slowly, oh and one more slowly, working on a small kitchen remodel. Well, maybe it was a medium kitchen remodel. After all we did have to smash down a wall and move it over 18 inches and we extended the floor 3 feet. We got beautiful Silestone counter tops, a fabulous under-mount sink, a small computer nook and a few extra cabinets. I have saved the best for last...I finally got my beloved island. Needless to say we have been living in bit of a mess since April, but it has been so worth it! We had a friend who helped us with most of the work, but anything we could do, we did. The tile back splash was officially completed on Monday and so here are the final results. I posted before and after pictures. ENJOY!

BEFORE

AFTER

AFTER

BEFORE
(there was a big ugly railing and pillar here breaking up the space, but I was
so eager to get rid of it I forgot to snap a picture.)

AFTER

IN BETWEEN

A night at the Spokane County Fair

This years trip to the fair turned out to be a memorable one. Conor was able to participate in the Tractor Pull and the Mutton Bustin competition (see earlier post.)We had so much fun people watching, and trying to figure out who should be caged, the crazy people the fair attracts, or the cute, clean and pampered blue ribbon animals? Josie had to be pulled off the merry go round kicking and screaming, but besides that outburst no crying was involved. All of us really enjoyed the fun evening out.

Mutton Bustin-GO ROUND WINNER!

Check it out! Conor beat out all the competition and took home the coveted, and might I say B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L belt buckle! Go round champion for September 14, 2009. He hopped on that sheep and didn't let go until the sheep turned the corner at the end of the pen and he rolled to a graceful finish!!! The crowd went wild! Both Mom and Dad were pleasantly surprised. Who knew he was so tough and had fingers like glue?? Conor is brimming with pride and is now begging us to buy a belt that the buckle will fit on. Hmmm...What's next Wranglers and Ropers???

The Tieton River!!

Dirt, water, rocks and fire = FUN!!! The more dirt the better!

The 2nd Weekend in September the water is released and sent down the Tieton river This means some good river rafting is free for the taking, and we were there to enjoy every drop. Thanks to the Gardiner family, who invited us to tag along, and some cooperation from mother nature, we had one of the funnest camping trips ever. We got there with plenty of daylight left to set up the tent and then the dirt and fun began! Thanks to the river and rocks for kid entertainment-you can't beat it. The kids were so dirty, I sometimes had to rub the dirt off their faces to make sure it was my kid. We split the rafting into 2 trips, Kevin took the first trip and I stayed behind with the kids, then Conor and I took the 2nd trip. The water was freezing cold, but we were having so much fun we hardly noticed. We even got to listen to some scary camp fire stories. Thinking back on the trip, we wouldn't change a thing. If anyone is looking for a good river guide, don't ask us, because we know how to keep a good secret! Brian...Wyatt...Brian... Can't wait until next year.

Back to school!

Conor - 1st day of school
Walking/running across the school grounds. (Mom was too slow)
Lunch at school!!! He looks so little squashed between those girls. He had "better" seating today.

Yesterday was the first day of 1st grade for Conor. We were lucky to have our summer extended a little bit. It was easier to go back to school when you actually had to put on a sweatshirt to keep out the chill. I asked Conor what his favorite thing was about 1st grade and he said "LUNCH!" Ask Mom what her least favorite thing about 1st grade is, and I would say "lunch." Going to school all day is a big adjustment, and a leap of faith for a Mom of a diabetic child. Day 2 is almost over and I have only spoken to the teacher or health staff 2 times today not counting the time I was there to help with lunch. Yesterday was 3, so I guess we are going down in numbers. Josie was really mad when we left the school after helping with lunch, she wants to be with Conor and all the action. It is awful quiet around here with out him. Conor's teacher is Mrs. McQuilken and she is fabulous! We are thinking we are going to have a great year.