school, bears, food and kevon

Over half the grand kids started school this week... and love it so far!!! They all seem very happy. I think the moms are even happier!!!! Not even a hint of sadness. We have 6 in school.... 4 more start next Wednesday! All of them are in school.... I am sad. They are growing up too fast.

Patrick was right! We do live in a jungle! Since moving here we had a fox family in the area, we hear coyotes, lots of raccoons and squirrels, there is an owl living nearby and lots of eagles, deer have been everywhere.... in fact the other day Dylan and I were driving and saw 2 mama's with 3 babies! Then yesterday was the coolest. Driving to Hadlock... a black bear ran across the road about 20 feet ahead of me. Close enough I had to put on brakes. How often does that happen? I was so jazzed. Papa asked me how big was it? How do I answer that? How big is a black bear???? It was bigger than Toby but not bigger than the van. ;D I was so pumped to see that! Thanks God! Getting back to Patrick... when we first moved here he wanted to know why we moved out into the jungle. lol.

Finally went and got groceries. Feels good to have some food in the house again. My frig and cupboards were bare! PatheticI loved this picture of this dog putting up with this cat. Reminded me of home.

Last night I had a wonderful surprise! My baby boy found his way back home again into his mama's arms!
Not forever.... but for over 3 hours! And so it wasn't just to visit.... he actually needed my help. But as busy as he is.... I will take it. I just wanted to be a bit dramatic. I think I succeeded.
It's just nice to see him. It's nice when any of my kids come over!!! You'd think I lived in Nebraska as often as they stop by! Kevon and Ryan live 9 miles away... Karla lives 15, Tara abut 22.... ok, Heather is a couple hundred so she has a good excuse! I helped Kevon on the computer trying to get a higher level of security clearance. We printed out over 40 pages when we were all done! We were on the phone getting addresses and info from people Kevon knows. They want to know everyone and everything! I hope it all works out. I did learn some things.... I know so much about my son I could have filled most of it out on my own! I think he was impressed. maybe. Plus when marking all the questions... I got really proud of him. He has excellent history on his credit, no illegal activities, he is just a great guy. I trust him... so should they! ;D I am proud of him. I wish everyone could see what a wonderful man he has turned out to be.

Maddie comes over this morning! She is spending the night and I am taking her to her "Meet the Teacher" night. Karla and Joel wanted to go SO BAD but Dylan has orientation the same time at the Junior High. That is really important and they need to bring their checkbook to that one. So hard to believe he is going into 6th grade at the "Middle School"... not called Junior High anymore (I keep being corrected)!!!! Maddie's will be a piece of cake.... just lets her know where her class is, who her teacher is, and see her friends. It is basically a social visit. Perfect for Maddie. She is super social.

Switched back my sleeping patterns. I am making myself get up between 4:30 and 5 a.m. and I go to bed exhausted between 9 and 10. That is p.m..... not a.m. smarties! I am sleeping better this way and having no problem going to bed!

Today is Christopher's birthday! Sixteen! Watch out on the road! lol! So hard to believe. I remember when this little red head was born! Here he is with his grandma and grandpa at Ryan's 16th birthday party!!!!
Welllllll... hope you all have a wonderful day! Maddie and I are cleaning. Get her in the right mood and she is great help! Get her AND Lauren here and they compete who is the better helper!

Please pray that the Lord directs us to that lost cell phone. It is driving me crazy!!!!!

Have an amazingly great day!!!!
Weather To Expect:
Wet start on this Thursday morning. Widespread showers with some isolated thunderstorms . Rain this morning with partly sunny skies this afternoon with high temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s.
Another storm is on the way for the upcoming weekend.
Friday: mostly sunny skies with just a stray shower...upper 60s.
Widespread rain moves in on Saturday and looks to be heavy at times....mid 60s.
Cool and showery weather continues on Sunday.
For Labor Day on Monday showers become more scattered with highs holding in the mid 60s.