Dramaful

No, that is not a real word but one I made up to describe the crazy week we have had. Here's the moments from this week that make our top 11.


1. Sunday we enjoyed another afternoon out on the boat on Lake Michigan. Howie loved touching every gadget on the boat and Ella loved hanging her head out the window to watch the water go by.


2.The sunset was absolutely gorgeous. Haven't seen that in quite awhile.

3. Spending the last day of summer vacation at the beach. Monday was a perfect day for swimming and laying out in the sun.


4. First it was frogs, salamanders, a snake, well......now it is a turtle named Bob. He belongs to the neighbors but my kids love to get him and play with him in the front yard. He is a sand turtle from the African deserts.

5. The kids started back to school on Tuesday. They both have enjoyed their first week back at school but poor Howie is exhausted. We just need to find a well balanced routine for him and stick to it.


6. GRATEFUL. yes, moment six is being grateful for what we have. Wednesday morning a family around the corner from us lost their home and everything in it. We have used this experience to teach the kids about house fires in a real picture and to look at how lucky we are to have everything we do. Please keep the family that lost their home in your prayers, they have a long road ahead of them.


7. Wednesday was also the first day Ella got to ride the bus to and from school. I think she was proud of what a big kid she is.


8. Friday morning Jim got his freedom back. The dr said his foot is healed so he doesn't have to wear the boot anymore. Jim is excited that he can get back into the ymca and kick it hard.


9. Howie Time. Friday I picked up Howie from school for some one on one time. He gets out of school at 3:20 but the bus doesn't come till 4:50 so him and I got to hang out for a bit before Ella came home. Thursday night he was crying because he hadn't been able to cuddle with me all week. By the time we get home from the bus, eat dinner, and get around for bed there really isn't much time just to hang out. I think he appreciated the time we had Friday afternoon.

10. Fireworks on the Grand River. We really haven't seen any fireworks all summer so this was nice to go hang out downtown and watch the fireworks. The crowd was slim, the weather was good, but the show was Awesome! (if you can't see this picture, tilt your moniter. It's a great picture)

11. Prayer. Yes I am asking that you all say a prayer. Someday soon I can tell you why but for now just say a prayer for a situation that lays heavy on my heart and say a prayer for those who are involved. Thanks!!