Maybe....

I give you Vanessa's NEAR DEATH experience. Here is what happened as Todd and I recall that fateful July morning. The sibs and spouses who were at mOm and Dad's for the 4th were all cruising in our tubes all nonchalantly. Some of us looked to avoid obstacles. Others looked for their lost blueblockers. And still others looked at the sky (Vanessa, Curt Dawg).

Suddenly, Todd spied a huge tree down the creek that was creating a semi strong whirlpool. He called to the others to avoid, but Vanessa did not hear the warning. At the same time that some of us got stuck in what was 1 inch of water, Vanessa cruised into a branch. And got stuck.

We laughed, but then she started saying she was STUCK. And there were SPIDERS> read-Curt doesn't do SPIDERS. Not even for his wife. And, he was pretty far away. So we all laughed and watched Vanessa in 8 inches of water. Pretty soon she sounded a little more panicked. At this point I was videoing. Then Kyle was wading in towards her because she was really stuck and the spiders "were going to get her". And at some point she said she was drowning and needed a vest. "I guess I really needed my vest, I'm drowning (can be heard on the video)"
Todd laughed. Meanie.
Kyle saved Vanessa with Cole as backup for lifeguarding support, and all was well. BUT because I love Vanessa and this story needs to be recorded- here you have it.

Sept #2 Happenings

I truly love our family google chats. It's so nice to connect with siblings during the week and SEE them. They may not love seeing me, but I miss them dreadfully!! I have really struggled with balancing keeping track of folks that I love (talking to you Cornfeds and IC mover oners! What about you Champaign/Normal gals?? You too!!). The google chat and texting has become a method of quick communicating. Love you all!

Speaking of fun family stuff....



AND- I love my YW calling. I am the Laurel Advisor for our church (can't get enough of high schoolers! 16-18 year olds), and these girls simply R-O-C-K!!! KD here was on her homecoming court, and WF our babysitter is on the STELLAR dance team at the same school. So off our family went to see these ladies in action and also some other youth from our ward in the band. Little did the crowd around me know I would yell so LOUD for my girls. XO YW!!

September Happenings

Oh yea. Here is a hopping flash dance that I participated in for our homecoming week.
Check it.

Big month this past September. All kinds of busyness abounds. I had 2 Fridays in a row off, one because I was sick, and the other followed our parent teacher conferences (I know. They are indeed early).

Life is going well for me at school. I have settled in and shaken things up enough to make me happy and stay very busy. Balancing has become my middle name, and I find myself busier than ever! I am ever so thankful to my MIL for coming last week and holding down the fort while I was at school 3 nights in a row until 8, and Tdiddy was out of town. We now know to plan that better next time!

The kids and I pulled up the remaining garden items last weekend during the nice weather we have been experiencing. Frost at night, but warmish70's during the day. I personally am looking forward to cooler temps all the time. I also love the snow. But, I digress. Check this monster carrot out. We learned that the carrots really liked the corner garden bed, and plan to plant them again next year, they were delish.

Another activity, our annual trip to the local orchard. Fantastic weather, and we hit the honeycrisp season hardcore. It seemed that even though the season had just been announced that we were too late. That is until one 10 year old boy decide to go looking on the ground! We came away with over 45 lbs of apples. Because they were on the ground, they were $1.00 a lb. Score! In the back of the wagon in the orange polo is a counselor from our school, pretty cool guy. Fun to see him there with his kiddos.