Week 29 (July 23-July 30, 2012)

I have had the honor of attending a national conference for children's mental health this week in Orlando, Florida. Hard to enjoy though due to issues going on back at the office...
Conference is at the Gaylord -- wow! Beautiful hotel, although I can't help think of how "better" all of this money could have been spent in services for the families we all serve...

Bobby has been working at the ND state fair; he will be home Sunday and me tomorrow! I am missing all 3 of my boys! Can't wait to bring them both to the fair Sat and Sunday.

I have been reading like a crazy woman this summer, which is HUGE for me as I have not been a "reader" since high school (and haven't really read by choice since elementary-- I think all the books I read trying to win "kid who read the most books" in 5th grade really burned me out!). Just this month have read 2 of the "50 shades" books which I'm a little embarrassed today I read, but skipping all of the sex stuff, it really is a social-worky book. I also read the second Girl with a Dragon Tattoo book, & Heaven is for Real.. I also started Unlimited by Jillian Michaels--- and am LOVING it! There's even a little workbook to go along. Awesome!

Week 28 (July 16- July 22)

It has been a hot but beautiful week! Had Thursday off this week to go to Fargo... Got to enjoy a Caesar at ruby Tuesday's with my friend Jess on my way back home! Excited for a short work week next week as I am going to Florida for a training ...

Been trying to enjoy time outside - spending time at the pool and WONDERFUL BRAND NEW playground equipment at the park by our house! Love having a park so close to our house-- and love that it's been pretty quiet and have had the place to ourselves!

Sunday we went to my moms to celebrate her birthday-- happy birthday mom!!

Week 27 (July 9-15)

I officially have an 11-month old! I cannot believe Chase is already almost ONE yr old!

Week 26 (July 2- July 8, 2012)

We have really been busy almost every day for the longest time-- I wish I would write down what we did each day on a calendar to remember it all-- the plan was to "remember" eAch week by updating our "virtual project life" every Sunday but that just hasn't been happening!!

On the 3rd Bobby's friend Jay was up from UTAH and came to visit us!

On the 4th we had our annual fireworks display at our house-- so fun to have our little neighborhood over! Our display was cut a little short; however due to one of the fireworks misfiring!! I'm posting now in hopes one day we will look back and have a good laugh about it all! We are just so thankful that no one was hurt.

On Saturday Bobby and I were able I have a little getaway to Mpls - just is two! Soo grateful for my brother who came and watched the boys! I spent the day on the beach in Big Lake while Bobby played in a poker tournament and after we stayed @ the Alfoft hotel and went to a delicious dinner at Oceanaire! So fun to walk around together. We had even planned on getting tattoos but couldn't when we arrived due to not enough time-- :(

Week 25 (June 25 - July 1)