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Well, here's another post.....
Let's see, what's been happening..... Well, the summer is slipping away rapidly (like sands through the hourglass). Just last week I participated in Vacation Bible School at church which was a re-creation of first century Bethlehem for the kids. Pretty awesome!! A typical sight was a kid playing with dough at the "Farmer's Market", which was then cooked on a hibachi. Just look at the glee in John's face (above).

Eric & I got worked over at the dentist the other day -- I got three fillings & he got two & a "deep" cleaning. We were bummed, but also strangely relieved. Now we are super motivated to care for our teeth -- every last molar, canine, and incisor. (During the drilling: "Please God, no root canal -- no root canal!!")

The last several weeks we have been adjusting to having my father live with us. He still hasn't quite figured out the TV/DVR remotes, but he's made himself at home and has been helping clean up & eat the dinners I've been making. Yes, I've been cooking for the family, which has been pretty fun, I must say. Eric & I sure aren't used to having a 73 year-old around.

Besides that, I've been going through pictures, cards, and general memorabilia from the last ten years. It's been overwhelming at times, but I've enjoyed reading all the cards, thinking about all the friendships and family relationships that have meant so much to me all these years. I've had lots of funny, depressing, wonderful times with loved ones!!! You know who you are.