What a month!

August - what can I say? It was a busy but enjoyable month! I was able to get up on a wake board for the first time! And rather quickly I might add. That was a blast and I would love to do it again. I spent some great quality time with friends. One of which was in Michigan inbetween her 2 year stay in Japan, so it was great to see her. I rejoice with 3 friends who each gave birth to healthy baby boys this month. My sister and I threw an open house for my parents 40th Anniversary which was busy, but fun. Some friend from Canada even made the trip. Ella and I were invited by a friend and her 2 kids to join them at the Childrens Museum this past week. What a great place for kids! I know Ella really enjoyed it, and I enjoyed watching her! There were some difficult moments and decisions to make this past month as well. But God is my strength, and I can't even begin to write all the many blessings he has given us!! God is Good!!

More Camping!

Ella and I spent a fabulous long weekend camping in Manistee. We were invited by my friend Michelle to joint her and her college friends in their annual camping weekend. This group included a few of my current friends, some old friends and some new friends. Ella seemed to enjoy playing with new friends as well. The beach was calling our name once we arrived, or so I thought. It turned out the water was calling Ella's name. She LOVES the water, and therefore, I get to enjoy it as well. It was relaxing to hear the water from Lake Michigan when I woke up each morning. I could get used to that. However, it took me a little bit to get used to the dirt smeared all over Ella's hands, clothes and face, but I eventually chilled out as "clean" wasn't going to be achieved until we got home. There was a bit of rain Sat & Mon mornings, but it was a great excuse for Ella to wear her raincoat and play in the mud! She slept fairly well in her pack & play in our small little tent, and slept especially well during the thunderstorm early Monday morning. She even was able to sit on Mikes "mo-to-cy-cle" (each syllable enunciated well).