More Rock??

So this past week was busy but we were settling into fall. On Tuesday I started the Citizen's Law Academy which is an open forum law class taught by judges, attorneys and other court associates. We stuck out the week at work and home, then come Saturday we went back to the quarry to help Mark and Jody get some more rock for their yard. Seems that we got our friends addicted to that red sandstone as well. :D
Sunday morning I had invited some friends for a hike up Dry Creek north of town. It ended up, everyone slept in (like I would have done with Cobi had I known I was the only one who would show up). Aika and I decided since we were there we may as well hike. It was a wonderful morning as we watched the sun rise up over the hills. After getting home and relaxing for some time, Jay, Cobs and I cleaned house to help prepare for next weekend when we will be getting ready for our trip to CA!!!! :D
Hope you all have a great weekend, we miss you all SOOO much!

Long Week This Autumn

The week opened up slow enough. We came home from camping and went to work tired with happy souls. On Tuesday a coworker stuck her head into my office and said that she would cover gas if I drove to Elko to see Obama speak. So, 4am Wednesday we headed out of town and into the desert. We arrived in Elko around 8:30am and got into the line to get into the podium area. After waiting, and waiting, and waiting we were frisked, walked through a metal detector and showed to a seat at a green picnic table. The talk was short but inspirational and an amazing piece of history to witness.

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From Elko 09172008

After the speech we got some lunch and were back on the road. Of course I did grab some geocaches on the way home but we ended up making it back around 7:30pm, VERY TIRED!! The rest of the week we took Jordan to the dentist and worked while trying to do a good job through the sleepiness.
On Saturday we awoke to huge thunderstorms which is odd in the morning. They rolled right over our head and were so loud!! It poured rain all day on Saturday so we spent most of the day laying low, only going out briefly to support a new Scentsy consultant at her open house.
Sunday we took it easy in the morning but went on a long and playful bike ride with our friends Mark and Jody. We went all over downtown and along the river. It was fun. We hope that everyone had a great week and we are counting down the days until our trip to CA!!!

September Sunshine

Well here we are in the brunt of autumn and our blazing maple hasn't even started to turn, which is fine with us since that would mean doing yardwork. So we've been out enjoying the great weather.
The week went by with a Scentsy party and much work around the house to prepare for the weekend camping trip to Stanley with our friends Mark and Jody. There was much hemming and hawing as the 25ish projected night temps tried to scare one or another of us from bearing the woods. But come Friday night we had all steeled our resolve and packed extra socks and down comforters and headed up to Stanley. We were NOT sorry by far.
Kyme and Aika watching the sunset at Stanely lake

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Cobi resting during our hike and geocaching.

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We went on a long hike on Saturday and rested in the evening, well, drank rum and talked and laughed around the campfire Saturday evening. Then awoke to a beautiful, cold lake Sun morning.

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Cobi and I took the opportunity to do some yoga and start the morning softly. Then we all had a lovely breakfast by campfire before packing up and heading out geocaching and hot springing on our way home.

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We rolled into the driveway many caches later around dusk on Sunday, unpacked, took that "AHHHHHH" after camping shower and fell fast asleep only to rudely face Monday morning. Oh well, the week will go by and then...another adventure?!

Art in the Park

This week went by quickly after the holiday weekend. On Monday we did go to a BBQ at Mark and Jodi's house.

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Work was fast and furious. We finally got around to getting Jordan some school clothes and ordered new glasses.
Friday night was mellow movie night and Jordan had a friend over. In the evening we had a fire in the firepit which was very nice and relaxing.
Saturday we took it easy in the morning then met up with Mark and Jodi and their grandson Mason to walk the local art festival, Art in the Park.

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It was neat to see all the various artists but after walking all the booths we were pretty tired. So headed home for a nap before our last night of Shakespeare. We saw Greater Tuna which was pretty un politically correct and funny as well as an amazing expose of the two actors who played the whole cast of characters themselves.
Sunday we really felt like fall is setting in. We stayed home and hung out with the critters, did some housework and cleaned out closets as well as watched some football. It is nice to be settling down again and we hope to enjoy the autumn and many more relaxing weekends.
We love and miss you all so very much and hope to see and talk with you soon.

End of August already?

This week has been an amazing one. It began with a coworker losing her house completely to a brush fire in the east end of town. The entire city watched rapt with attention as the story unfolded of a brush fire that swept up the ridge and burned 7 houses to the ground, damaging the whole neighborhood. The office rallied around this coworker and it was heartwarming to see. Her family is now in temporary housing and working with the insurance company to rebuild on the same spot.
This was Jordan's first week of School and she has taken it on with zeal so hopefully that will be reflected in her work as the year goes on.
On Friday Cobi and I attended the Shakespeare production of Macbeth at the festival down by the river. It was a beautifully done production. The festival has been hard hit though the last couple of weeks with an old member passing away and then the lead of Macbeth being replaced by an understudy after succumbing to back trouble. But even with all these troubles the show was a great success.
Saturday we took it easy,

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lounged around the house and did some chores, tried to keep it mellow. We did have to run an errand and ended up driving by the burned neighborhood. It was a morbid awakening and I'm sorry to say that we didn't take the camera with us as it was a sight unspeakable with words. The houses are simply gone and in their place are a small pile of charred black rubbel. It truly is so very sad. Thank you to those of you who have supported us in helping my coworker and her family get back on their feet. I will be passing on your support to her on Tuesday when we are back at work. Thank you!
Sunday we did some yard work in preparation for fall. Finally finished with the rock out front. Now only a few plants and some more bark and we can declare the front yard DONE! :)

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Monday was mellow again as we needed some rest. Hung out around the house and then went to a BBQ at our friend's Mark and Jodi's house. Was a blustery cool day here in Idaho, fall is trying to find it's way in.

Summer comes to a close

Well, the week saw us very busy at getting things tied up for the school year. We gathered the mammoth list of what an eight grader is supposed to have, although I really did think that tissue would drop off the list soon after kindergarten, it's still on there!
I finally received a diagnosis on my shoulder this past monday and the great news is it's nothing a little physical therapy and cortisone can't heal. Wish me luck in not having to wear a sling!! I told my orthop. it simply wasn't an option and he's trying to work with me.
A scentsy party near the end of the week rounded out a great ending for the spring/summer catalog. The new fall one is out and available beginning september 1!
This past week Jordan attended a theatre camp through Fort Boise. On Friday they put on a great performance for all the parents and friends who could attend. Jordan was 'Keating' in a scene from The Dead Poets Society and she did a great job.


On Saturday we went to Roaring Springs! Talk about feeling like a kid again, Cobi and I rode every ride (except the super scary one, Jordan went on that with me) and we rode many of them over and over again. We arrived at 11am, when the park opened and left at 7:30 when they were getting ready to close~ we had so much fun!
Sunday we took it easy in the morning. Went to gather a book bag and some essentials for Jordan's school year. Then met some friends at the new Famous Dave's restaraunt for dinner. We had eaten at this restaraunt in Illinois while visiting my grandparents a couple years ago and were thrilled to see one going in very close to our house here. They are just as yummy in Idaho Gram and Gramp!
So this week has come to a close and although we don't have many photos to prove our fun, there is the news from Idaho.
(all the kids except CeeCee and Jay's rat Sasha)

Mother Daughter campout

This weekend Jordan and I took off for the woods. We left Friday right after work and met up with a group of fun ladies: Ashley (Daughter~whom I work with) and Lynette (Mother); Laura (Daughter) and Barb (Mother); Karen (Mother) and Katie (Daughter).
Saturday morning we woke up late, had a great breakfast and spent time in camp and lounging around the creek.



Eventually we all got together and went on a long hike up Stanley creek and to a waterfall.

{From left to right: Lynette, Ash, Laura, Barb, Katie, Karen, Jordan, Kyme, in front: Cooper, Ceecee}


Huckleberries on our hike!!

After getting back from our hike we all took a much needed swim in Stanley Lake.
Katie and Jordan took our inflatable kayak out on the lake.

CeeCee took her first swim! She was a little nervous but made it out and was so freakin cute!

The plan was to have a fire that night at the lakeshore and eat our dinner there. We brought our chairs from the campsite and a table. The main course was baked potatoes that were wrapped in foil and buried in the sand with hot coals from the fire. They were so yummy! After dinner and sunset, we all sat at the fire and read poetry.

Then after much giggling and laughing there was an episode of skinnydipping by full moon in the lake. :D Finally, a much needed sleep.
We woke up late on Sunday morning. Breakfast was mellow and Karen and Katie took off to get home early. Jordan and I took a swim in the lake and laid in the sun for awhile. Then Lynette, Ash, Laura, Barb, Jay and I all headed to Redfish Lake. Jordan and I took off a little earlier and did some geocaching on our way there. We arrived at the lake lodge which was reminiscant of a 1920s mountain resort. Imagine being out in the mountains with very little civilization about then arriving at a lodge with music, a big BBQ and lots of people of all nationalities playing in the pristine lake. It was really neat.
After a few hours lounging by the lake, it was time for Jordan and I to head home. The drive was very nice and we truly enjoyed this first annual Mother~Daughter campout!