some pictures

We finally got the pool up-sortof, it has a small hole, but it will have to do for another year. These are a couple pics of Miguel and Maleena while we were sitting outside enjoying the sunshine.

 

 

 

Traeton wanted his face painted during the festivities for the 4th of July. We don't usually go to the parade due to camping, but this year I woke up really wanting to go. I am glad we did because the Baptist Church had a whole bunch of free activities at a nearby park. We got free water, popsicles, and face painting. Miguel wasn't quite ready for that yet, a little more frightening than fun. The parade seemed unusually short, but still enjoyable.

 

The weekend went way to fast. I was dreading Monday Morning the whole time. Jeff got a new job with Swift Trucking and he left early this morning. Actually, he was supposed to go yesterday, but a mix up with the greyhound left him renting a car and going on his own. The boys are doing fine-they ask a lot when Dad is coming home, but with time we will all adjust. I am grateful Jeff is willing to do this. I know that he hates to leave us, and the first day is the hardest every time he goes, but then we get into our own routines and the days go by pretty quick. He will be gone about a week and a half for this first time out. Saying Goodbye is the hardest part, so Jeff left early this morning. He woke me up, we said our prayers, he kissed me goodbye and that was it. There were no tears, no prolonged hugs. I guess it is easier this way. We are grateful he was able to get this job and it will help our family in many ways. I have to remind myself that no situation is perfect. I hear of others stories and I thank the Lord for the blessings in my life.