Chesapeake VA - again!!

We made it back to Chesapeake again! This time we came on Friday, and we're on our way home now....about 2 1/2 hours left to go! I have some pictures of me to post, but they're on my laptop and I'm using Mike's now since he has the aircard to get on the internet. Kari mentioned the fact that Kia rides the jet ski, so here are some pictures of her on the jet ski. If I could ever figure out how to put a video on here, I would show you the one were Mike was on the jet ski and Kia went crazy because she wanted a ride! She's hilarious!

Chesapeake VA

My parents-in-law own a house at Chesapeake Bay, and we've finally made it up here again. We try to come up at least once or twice during the summer, but we didn't make it at all last summer. We came up on Friday and we'll have to go home on Sunday, but Mike's parents are also here, so we're getting to spend time with his mom for Mother's Day. We usually go out on the boat or jet ski, but it was supposed to be cold and rainy all day, so we didn't even bring the jet ski. I brought a bunch of cold-weather clothes and only one pair of old stay-at-home shorts. Well, guess what? It didn't rain at all today! It was bright and sunny and hot outside! Mike and Kia were out on a kayak this afternoon, and I got sunburned while watching and taking pictures of them! Then, as we were fixing dinner, it got cloudy and the temperature dropped at least 15 degrees. It's freezing now!

We have had a great relaxing day....I got to sleep in and read outside on the deck. What a nice pre-vacation before school is out! :) Here are some pictures of Mike and Kia on the kayak. Kia acts like she's supposed to be in the kayak. "Don't all dogs do this?" :)

Curly v. Straight???

In order to keep some entertained :) I decided to post this picture from our church directory. It's about 2 years old, but it features my straight hair as opposed to my naturally curly hair. I haven't straightened it in almost a year, but what do you think? Who likes it better straight and who likes it better curly? I'm kinda gettin' in the mood to straighten it again, but now that summer is upon us with the heat and humidity, it might not work too well. (Maybe since my hair is so dark in these pictures I should get it lightened!) :)

Don't ask....I think we were showing off our newly painted fingernails! :)

New Post for Keetha

Monday I hurt my back. Tuesday the chiropractor fixed it. Wednesday I played piano for choir (12 people showed up). Thursday Mike came home from Florida and it was Kari's 32nd birthday! :) Today I'm at school and it's been raining.....hopefully the weekend will get better. :)

How's that Keetha???

Kia - One Year Later

One year ago today, Kia was hit or run over by a car or something bigger. We didn't see it happen, so we don't know the details, but it was pretty bad. She was black and bloody all over. Her lungs were one big bruise and if any ribs had been broken she probably would have died. The doctor said she was lucky to be alive. She ended up spending a week in the vet hospital recuperating, and when she came home we couldn't let her get excited because the blood clots in her lungs could have released and killed her!

It was awful around the house with no Kia. Zach, the cat, went around the house meowing for her, wondering where she was. Mike would lay on her bed at night for a few minutes, missing her. We caught a glimpse of what life will be like without Kia, our dog-der...get it...like daughter :)...and we didn't like it. She is our baby and someday we will miss her greatly.

I thought I'd post a few pictures from a year ago and now so you can see how far she's come. We're thankful every day we have Kia in our lives.

Kia....a few days before she was hit....she looks like this now. :) Day 5 in the hospital and getting better.... she has a cut under her eye and her left front paw is really red, raw and cut up....
Her mouth was pretty torn up...
Mike said that before Kia was sewn up, the hole in her side was big enough to put a half-dollar in.
She was hurt but happy to be home!

Easter Weekend

Our amazing cook....Mom (or Ruby) :) Mike and his sister, Sherri, enjoying the meal...and pound cake!
This is a puzzle that Sherri, Ruby and I started.... (It's the picture on the box.) ...four hours later when I was leaving for home...
...aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!! This is the most frustrating puzzle I've ever tried to put together. Good luck finishing it, Ruby! :)
From right to left...Mike, his brother Scotty and Scotty's son Corey watching fishing.

Dying Easter eggs...

Scotty playing the guitar and harmonica while Corey listens...
Corey loves playing card games...especially with his dad.
We had a great time this weekend!

Daniel

I was just going through some pictures of Kari's on Winkflash and I found this picture of Daniel that I hadn't seen before. It looks like he's using a door pull from the kitchen(?) as a pacifier! Isn't he just so cute?