There and Back Again

We just completed our late summer trip to Utah to take Sami back to BYU.  Fortunately I got to fly there, while Dan and Sami drove the car with all her stuff.  We all met on Wednesday, Aug 22 at 11:30am.  We spent the rest of that day and all of the next getting the stuff she needed.  Her apartment is amazing! She shares the whole apartment with 3 other girls, but her bedroom is all her own. It is HUGE! She has 4 closets, 2 armoires, dresser, a huge desk, and a reading nook...take a look!

Since she is on the top floor, the closets are short, but they go on forever inside.  She really only used one, and part of another. School starts tomorrow, and she has already started working at her job at the Creamery.  She works at the grill - go see her if you are in the area!

It is hard to let her go every year, but I am SO proud of her and what she has accomplished in the face of adversity.  Sami, you are a success!

Summer 2012

I am calling summer 2012 a success! It really was a great summer. The highlights were the adoption of Roo, and our trip to Michigan.

This is Roo. We adopted her from the rescue in Eastern Washington where we adopted Newby from. She is missing a back leg due to abuse...she is so sweet and a great addition to our house!

We took a trip to see our family in Michigan at the end of July. It truly was a great trip filled with many reunitings and just plain relaxation.

Some of the greatest memories I have from childhood are playing on the beach at Lake Superior. The water is clear, the beaches are sandy, and there is no SEAWEED! Whenever we visit, going to the lake is on the top of the "must see" list.

Sami and her great grandmother, MaryLou.

Four generations of strong women!

My brother Tim and I - we hadn't seen each other for seven years! Visiting with him and his wonderful family was great. We are planning another reunion very soon.

Dan and my mom relaxing on the deck in front of my parents house. We spent a lot time just hanging out and watching the hummingbirds feed at the feeders.

My brother and sister-in-law Kayleana having fun on the ATV.

My nephews - what great kids! It was like seeing my brother again at that age - so sweet and so very much boys!

David decided that Sami needed to get more wet than she was - Lake Superior is very cold, even on a warm day!