Weekend Rundown

It was quite a weekend! We got our front yard in thanks to dad bringing down his tractor. Thane, mom, and dad made quick work of it. I was inside playing with the nieces while their mom and dad went to hear Keven Leman speak on family and marriage. It was still quite cool out, so we stayed inside and played and colored until around lunch time when we ventured to the park to play. They loved the twisty slide! There were brief visits to the smaller slide and swing, but the twisty slide was their favorite. We all had a great time and I don't know about the girls, but I know I was worn out after the day of playing. We spent late afternoon at a picnic at our friend's home on the Spokane River, where the views were breathtaking. I didn't have my camera, but it was very beautiful and the food and company were great also.

We did find out that because of our wind, and just overall dryness down here, we are having to water the newly seeded yard four to five times a day! I think I am going to have to take a leave of absence from my job just to stay home and water so the grass sprouts.

We got up early Sunday and went to church and a dad of a kid who had been in our 5th & 6th grade youth group several years ago in Sandpoint came up behind us, which was a nice surprise as we hadn't seen him in a couple years. Doug and Karen live down here now, as well. He told us of his son, Brandon, who has been in Iraq fighting for his country, and on Friday night he was in an explosion and lost both his legs. He is only 21 years old. Please pray for him and his family. They all have a very long road ahead of them. Another young man from his brigade lost his life and one other is fighting to live, so please keep them all in your thoughts and prayers.

Mom and dad left midday on Sunday. Thank you so much for all your work on our yard! Now we have to conquer the backyard. Thane and I decided we just needed to unwind a bit after the busy weekend, and the news of Brandon, so we went for a drive around Hauser and Newman Lakes. We saw six deer, a pheasant, many geese and ducks, and other birds. It was a great way to unwind and we very much enjoyed watching the little yellow fluffball goslings with their parents!! Our dog Maddie's favorite part was watching the deer as they darted back and forth in front of our truck, running down the road, up the hills, and across the river.

It was a long weekend, with a lot of things accomplished, good times with family, tears shed and prayers lifted up for Brandon and his family, and a nice time to just enjoy God's creation at the end of the day. I think it's time to get to bed and get ready for the week ahead!