Nature Study at the Beach!

Camping!

Somehow, we managed to go camping for "less than 24 hours" this weekend. Our church had planned a trip with a few families and we invited our neighbors to attend. One of our church members own's several acres of land and has it set up to allow 10 motorhomes on the property. There is a pond, shooting range, miles of dirt bike trails, ect... We had a good time. I always enjoy sitting around the fire and eating s'mores.

Celebrating Jason's Birthday

There have been many times when I have wondered why he chose me to be his wife. He had a lineup of girls that would've snatched him if he had been willing. I still wonder "why did I get such a blessing?" I have had more love given to me in 19 years than many have in a lifetime. He turned 39 years old yesterday and he was only 20 when we started dating. I was 16 at the time and felt like I had won the prize. I still had no clue what a gift I was being given. Yesterday, Jason deserved much more of a celebration. We had a busy weekend as usual and went camping on Saturday. We ate his favorite birthday dessert but still he deserved so much more. He gives and gives to so many people and yet doesn't ever complain or expect anything in return. His reward will be great in heaven. Thankyou, Jason for all you do for me and for our kids. I love you so much!

Update on Gavin Meyer

Gavin had an MRI yesterday on his bladder. The urologist stated that the mass seen is actually a Urachus. This is remnants of the umbilical cord that attaches from the bladder to the belly button. This is good news. He will still be having surgery to remove this however, this is not urgent. I know the Meyer family appreciates your prayers and concern. Surgery dates are yet to be determined and the recovery is about 4 weeks. (no sports)

March Through History Event

Last Saturday I took the boys to Prago Regional Park in Chino for a funfilled day of "history." March Through History is an event that happens once a year and it features timelines from Ancient Rome through World War 2. I really did not know what to expect but was certainly not disappointed. We are studying Ancient Rome and Greece in school right now and this gave the kids a better visual of our studies. There were encampments set up for the different time periods. Most focused on war: Colonial, Civil, World War I ect... There were guns everywhere that the boys could hold. About 15 acres of land were used for these encampments. Every hour there was a demonstration in the arena of a particular war. Canons were shot, a parade was held, and the kids were able to touch most of the equiptment being displayed.

Rain, Glorious Rain!

Friday's are typically our "life skills day" with the kids. However, Jason is in Chicago, so my brother offered to take the boys metal detecting. As I worked on teaching Providence how to knit, the rain started. We love rain. We do not get it often, so we take advantage of it. The kids got filthy dirty but had such a great time. Last night, we got a major thunder storm. The southern California girl that I am, hid under the covers. I was sure the kids would be in my room reenacting the scene from The Sound of Music. However, they slept right through it and I sang,"These are a few of my favorite things" by myself. I could see the lightening even through closed blinds. Shhh, don't tell anyone that I am such a sissy.