The World as Our Classroom

Did you know that God can teach life lessons anywhere? Well, if you're a mom you know that. We teach our kids every moment of the day. In the car, at lunch, in the potty. God's pretty versatile too.

Today, Chris and I set off to WM for two prescriptions, one gift and two bags of ice. Two hours and 10 minutes later - yes, 130 minutes of our life gone! - we left the store. No, we weren't getting more things, we were just waiting. And waiting. We ate lunch. And waited. Visited with 4 different families. And Waited.

By the time we checked with the phramcy for the 7 time - they were ready!!!! Good thing they were considered "Critical!". (just label they dr. attached to help things along.) The sweet lady was checking us and started to apologize, we just started laughing. I threw my hands up the air and yelled, "We WIN! We're the Most Patient Customers of the Day!" They were all laughing.

Now, what did I learn? I choose my reactions. Being mad or mean would not have filled the order any faster. And I would have been teaching Chris that outside influences can control us.

Nah, make a memory. Learn a lesson.

So the next time your prescription is late, go to Blimpies, get a drink and a bag of chips. Go sit on the benches by the first aid aisle and wait. Visit with your kids or companion. Laugh. Visit with passersby. You choose.

Choose Happiness!!

More Parade Pics!

He paid the price, He can protest.

Tyler Saunders' poster with the Blue Star Moms.

Rodeo Princess

Parade Marshall - the car is really what we wanted a picture of!

Fourth of July in Colorado

We celebrated the Fourth of July by attending the
parade in Bayfield, Colorado. It was great!
Patriotism abounded. People were not ashamed to stand and cheer
for the neighbor, clap for soldiers and cry as the flag passed by.

God Bless the USA!

Ashley at the Parade.

below: My Gang

Sweethearts For Ever!
. . .more to follow!

Summer Projects

Big Chris, Little Chris and David began rebuilding our deck this past week. They worked hard in the heat to reattach it to the house and lay new decking. Annie, the not-the-smartest-dog-you've-ever-met, attempted to jump for the stairs to a support beam and fell on the wood pile below. She was okay, but our schnauzer looked at her like, "You have got to be kidding!"






Ashley's garden she started with her dad on Father's Day.












Chris spent hours pulling nails for the old decking materials. He was a tired guy!










Adding the supports to the deck.

Love This!

This was my favorite entry in the Bayfield Colorado Fourth of July Parade!

State Religion, part 2

Not much to add to this:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124657655235589119.html

Yeah!! Classes for Fall

My three submissions to Fort Lewis College for Continuing Education classes were ALL picked up! Thank you, Jesus!

Now, please pray that I have at least 8 in each class so they will continue!

I'm so excited!

Talking With Teachers: Effective Communication for Successfuly Education
Tuesday, September 22 and 29
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Following Your Dreams!
Tuesday, October 13 and 20
6:00 - 8:00 pm


A Parent's Field Guide to the IM Generation
Tuesday, November 3 and 10
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Cost: $49 each class
Contact: Fort Lewis College / Continuing Education
970-247-7385