Pow - Wow

We went down on Saturday to see Chauney at Pow-Wow... the Indian Education Program sponsored Camp in Power's.

Many, Many photos to up on the FaceBook page.... and here is the promised vid... "Fast and Fancy Shawl Dancing"

So - Our deck is still making progress.... we have a 6'x6' whole in the house. How blessed I am to have a husband who can do this. More photos in the FaceBook Album!

Update - Update - Update

Nothing much has changed in our little world..... Jordan is in Utah, Chauney is at Pow-Wow Camp, Janelle is getting ready to go to Camp Fircoft on Monday, and Grace is just enjoying her cars and is building with her daddy!

I am looking forward to Saturday. Good ole family fun! The tribe will put on a Pow-Wow, and Chauney will be dancing, drumming (her favorite I am sure), and food - glorious food! I am praying for fry bread with honey! Mmmmmmmmm......... Bad for my sugar levels, good for my soul.

Pictures to follow then...

Salute to our troops air show

SO - We had alot of fun at the airshow yesterday. I have so many pictures, it is hard to choose what to put up in this arena.... so I posted many more on the FaceBook page. Invitation only..... but these are a few favorites

Independence Day Air Show

Air show in little Coos Bay?? You bet! 5 planes, Coast Gaurd Rescue and Chinook Helicopter, along with a stunt man......

There was a break between every flight that the girls thought took F-O-R-E-V-E-R....
I was told it was cool - but boring......

Independence Day

We are free - a whole bunch of independent thinking citizens decided that they no longer wanted to be under the rule of a king.

Many people have done one thing or another to assure we live in a country where you have freedom of choice, freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of speech..... and more!

One created a flag,

one wrote a declaration,

and all those soldiers since that day have fought to make sure it stays that way.

Independence Day

After a long day of work that wasn't supposed to be, I arrived home to find no-one here....

Jordan is in UT visiting Grandma - and is spending this Holiday weekend with his Aunt Desi, Uncle Marshall, and their family camping. And the girls I heard up the street, laughing with glee. Turns out they were riding their bikes at the park. So, I took my newpaper and went up to the park to relaxx a bit.

When I left for the park it was sunny and warm. When I arrived at the park a cold wind started to blow. About 15 minutes into it all, Daddy said we had to go home. Gracie stated I "jus woo-in'd it".

So, off to the bedroom with that attitude!

Fireworks last night were spectacular! We lucked out with the most awesome parking spot, sat in the van (warmer - since the Temp was 52*F) and watched everyone else's fireworks while eating icecream until the big show started.

I can't wait until BBQ, Games, and the more Fireworks tonight.

Life

So - I guess I should update us

We have decided that taking a leap of faith may be in order. Though we will not be leaving Coos Bay unless the Lord has the same plan, I have been spreading my feelers for a job elsewhere that will cover the bills and allow me to spend some more time at home.

Geno is now applying out of state (something we never really did with vigor before). And we will see who wins first.

If he finds something here in town, and all else is covered, no worries

If either one of us finds something elsewhere..... Life plan..... Luck of the draw...... Willing to follow a new path.... Whatever.

I am tired. And I have learned that the more I fight the Life Plan, the worse I feel. However, if I take the me out of my thinking, things seem to work out just fine.

Love to all....