Girls only on the lake!!

My wonderfully busy sister invited me to come to Williams Lake with her and the kids.  I don't think I have been to Salmon in 13 years. What the @#$%???  So, I was excited for a little adventure.  Aaron had the boys so it was just us girls, a lake, a cabin and a boat.  We had a great time.  The weather was so nice and Mesa really liked the boat.  She didn't mind the breeze in her face or the sun.  Marin was brave and tried everything and I (against the nagging voice in my head) decided to try wake boarding after about 6 years.  Well, the song "the old gray mare ain't what she used to be" kept playing over and over in my head.  I about had a heart attack getting in the water the first time. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.  I squeezed my rear into a wet suit and honestly couldn't breathe it was so tight.  But I got up and wake boarded like a frightened deer in the headlights. Poor Brock needed some manly support.  He was severely outnumbered.   Deanna is a great speed boat driver!  Good memories!!

Worth a shot

I get really motivated to do something that I know in the back of my head will probably be a disaster.  But I ignore the little voice.  This was one of those times.  We packed up the truck with bikes and the bike trailer, drove for just a little bit and attempted to create a memory.  Marin's bike tire was flat by the time we got to our destination and Mesa was already a little annoyed.  Greyson bike helmet didn't fit and Ashton's chain keeps falling off.  SUPER!  I asked Aaron to find a flat stretch of road, but obviously we have different ideas about that.  Greyson squished in the trailer with Mesa and she hates being crowded.   Marin got on Ashton's bike and Ashton rode on the little contraption that can be hooked to mine.  Aaron has a nice road bike and my ancient mountain bike has one gear...horrible.  It felt like I rode for 5 minutes and I was done.  Going back downhill was great.  And now I can't download the picture, typical.

Review cont.

Mesa loved school this year.  I only made one trip to the school rather than several like the year before.  She had given herself a bloody nose and was a little too upset.  She came home at least once a week with a sweet note or a picture in her bag from someone in her class.  One girl even came up and gave Mesa a hug and kiss when she saw her at the store.  She absolutely loved her aide this year, Mrs. Stoddard.  She threw a fit one day when her aide wasn't there and she had a substitute.  Mesa has always been able to sense true compassion and kindness.  And I am so happy that Mrs. Stoddard is going to be the librarian at the new special needs school and Mesa will still get to see her.  Mesa has almost outgrown the bath tub because of her long legs.  She has been horseback riding this summer and loves it but comes home quite tired and sore.  I am so excited for the new school being built for all the special needs kids.  They will be getting new equipment and even a swing that will suit Mesa.  She loves when Aaron and I lay in bed with her and cuddle.  She is a wonderful blessing to our family.

 Last but not least, Greyson.  Describing him is difficult.  He is a tazmanian whirlwind of energy, spunk and curiosity.  He actually asked me today how to spell Teradactyl and I don't think that's how you spell it.  He is funny, defiant at times, very smart and has an amazing vocabulary.  He already has great interest in achieving things and wants to be involved in everything.  He wasn't a big fan of preschool this year, I think he just went for the toys.  He still has another 2 years at home before starting kindergarten and I better find something challenging for him to do.  He loves going to gymnastics and has been putting on his soccer cleats and shin guards to run around outside.  He absolutely will not pee outside. Weird!  He hates doing chores so it has become a powerful incentive to behave.  But he is dang adorable and I love his big, brown eyes.