Rachel Rides Her Bike!

Rachel learned how to ride her bike without training wheels last fall right before it started snowing.  But over the winter she didn't have a chance to practice her newly acquired skill, so she forgot how.  All summer long she has refused to even try.  But, with the older two girls in school we made it a priority to relearn.  She and Mom got to go on bike rides just the two of us.  Shortly after learning how to ride her bike (again) she got hit by a car.  Luckily she was just knocked off her bike and had a little scrape.  We call it a miracle.

First Day of School!

This is the 1st day of school ever for Laurie and Megan!  I have been homeschooling for over 6 years and only after high accolades and talking to the principal did I agree to "try out" White Pine Charter School.  It is a very scary thing to turn your children over to people who you don't know.  The uncertainty of what is being taught, who they are influenced by, and what part of their development I am missing out on is what has kept me from putting them in school earlier.  But, we are trying school out on a trial basis.  It will be a good learning experience for all of us I think.  The girls sure are excited.

Remembering Lence...

Lence's family came up to Idaho Falls on August 13th.  We watched the picture dvd honoring Lence's life and then went to the grave.  We fondly remembered special times with Lence and all shed some tears.

Trip to West Yellowstone

Megan and Rachel were able to go spend a week at Grandma's house in Billings, Montana.  We went to meet them in West Yellowstone to pick them up.  We were fortunate to be able to go horseback riding, see "Beauty and The Beast" at the Playmill Theater, and stay in an amazing cabin.  We had a wonderful time.  (Thank you Brian!  )

Lazy Summer Days... and Pet Mouses!

We had so much fun this summer doing all kinds of activities.  Laurie, Megan, and Rachel did theater camp, swim lessons, horseback riding, gymnastics and much more.  But nothing can compare to those lazy summer days when you have enough time on your hands to find--and catch!--a pet mouse.