Progress

One more step closer to finishing the cabin.  

Windy

I almost forgot to mention the wind storm that hit this month.  Its hard to believe the power and damage that can happen so quickly and easily.  

The home below is just across the street from me.  The 2nd picture is by the library.  

Many people were without power for a week.  We were blessed and fortunate that we didn't have any damage to our home nor did we loose power.  We were able to help out several neighbors that had damage to their yards/ homes.  

Ageing

It really stinks getting old.  We had dinner with the Slocum's last weekend and played a little volleyball in their backyard.  

It only took one play before I was injured. 😬 I feel like an idiot!  I feel like I can't even walk anymore without getting hurt.  The first ball that came over the net was just a little too far away from me and I dove for the ball.  I landed on a straight arm and felt a shocking pain go through my arm.  I originally thought I had broke my elbow.  I felt the bones knock together, and it was Painful!

Adam ended up taking me over to the insta care and they did and X-ray and told me I was fine.  No broken bones and no visible signs of injury. (other than the fact that I couldn't straighten my arm or bend it)  So the doctor told me to just go home.

Well you can't have a pain that bad without some kind of damage.  The next day I couldn't do anything with my arm other than hold it close to my body.  It was a great day to remind me how thankful I am to have two working arms/ hands.  

I have to admit that I was a little relieved to see/ and feel some pretty bad swelling (because I felt like an idiot at the insta care when they said I was fine).  I went in for a 2nd opinion on my arm today.  The elbow is loose and I don't have any strength in my arm or hand.  The doctor examined the arm and told me that it appears that I tore the muscle in my arm.  He said there really isn't anything they can do as far as a brace to help it heal.  He just said it will be painful while you wait for it to heal and if its not better in a month, come back.  

I have appreciated Advil this week and Im extremely grateful for my ridiculously hard bones (my bones have caused many doctors many problems during surgery because I have great bones).  I know the Lord blessed me that this injury wasn't more serious. 

Simple Joy

This past weekend we got to doggie sit for Adams mom while she was out of town.  Ila was in heaven packing around this little dog all weekend.  Ila would LOVE to have a little dog she could pack around all the time.  We just aren't big fans of little dogs.  

Buddy endured being followed around by this little dog but I don't think Buddy loved this little nuisance that took a corner of his bed.  

Birthday boys

September a double birthday month for our family.  This month Avram turned 17 years old!!!

I don't think his birthday was too exciting.  He had school and football practice so by the time he got home he just wanted to eat and go to bed.  

He got a radio for the truck that he drives around.  The radio was stolen before we purchased the truck and we decided it was just one less distraction for him to deal with so we didn't replace the radio.  

Its hard to believe Avram was once this little.

Avram is such an amazing young man.  He has taught me more than I ever imagined.  He has challenged me in many ways.  

As a mother I know the Lord blessed me so much sending me Avram.  He is funny, witty, and overall a very reasonable and responsible teenager.  

Our 2nd birthday this month was our little Gabriels birthday.  He would have turned 12 years old this month.  I am so grateful for this child this child and the impact he has had on our family.  

This was the first year that I wasn't able to be in the temple for his birthday.  I thought I would spend a few hours doing family history work for his birthday gift but I didn't even get a chance to do that.  His birthday was spent helping Briggs with 10 lawns and then I went to watch Avram play football.