The last few weeks have been unbelievably busy. My poor cousin Kelly called me Friday evening - just as Isabella and her friend let the dogs out into the backyard and Roxy proceeded to eat my squash plants. I coaxed her into the house with the promise of a dog treat only to have my front doorbell ring and have to prevent the dogs from tackling our guest.
I took care of the visitor (they were here to borrow something) and as soon as they left - Samantha made it very clear I was to leave and pick her up from dinner at her dad's house so we could do some shopping to prepare for her week at Camp Wapiyapi. I breathed a sigh of relief as I crawled into bed around 11pm - proud with myself that I made it thru the day.
Saturday morning - Isabella was off to tackle an adventure with Jeremy while Samantha and I again hit the malls to find some shoes that would fit over her new leg brace (zebra striped of course). I don't know where Samantha came from - she is so organized - a list for everything...
Sunday morning we wrapped up everything and after loading 3 bags, a sleeping bag and over sized pink pillow - we headed off to Camp Wapiyapi. It started out as a beautiful day but as we climbed higher into the foothills it actually started snowing! Can you believe it?
Oh well - camp drop off went smoothly - both Daniel and Samantha are there right now and probably having the time of their lives. They were so excited - I love the fact that this is something they can do together . It reminds Daniel how much Sam went thru and Samantha has a chance to feel normal.
It is a bit hard on Jeremy and myself - we work so hard to keep our family life normal - seeing children with no hair and boxes full of medications can be a bit overwhelming. But it also reminds us how far we have come and how wonderful it is that Sam is 15 months cancer free!
Anyway - we dropped off Sam at camp and headed back to the sunshine (sort of) at the lower elevations. We had a great lunch in Lyons. Jeremy promised to take Isabella fishing - she just got a brand new pink fishing pole. We found the perfect spot and I pulled out a book (yes a real book) to read.
Get this - Isabella's first time fishing - probably the 3rd cast - she actually caught a fish! She was super excited but as soon as Jeremy took out the hook to let her hold the fish - it started flipping and flopping. It jumped right out of her hands as she screamed like a little girl.
I was really lucky to get this picture.
Needless to say after all this excitement she decided it was time to go home. Just in time as the gray clouds rolled in...
We arrived home at to a dirty house (2 weeks in a row that I have not been able to do my regular cleaning). I was able to work a bit in my garden - do some weeding and set up a makeshift support for Isabella's peas. We also did a bit of rearranging to prepare for my new sun room. Yes you read right - we are adding an addition to the house. Since we can't afford to move any time soon - Jeremy decided that we can put on a sun room. We couldn't afford to have all of it contracted out but we have someone doing as much as we could afford and Jeremy and I will do the rest. I am more than excited - I am planning on moving my office into this room. I will actually be able to keep the kitchen table clear and have beautiful scenery to look at all day as I work.
Well - it is time for me to wrap this up. I am hoping to soak a bit in the jacuzzi tonight and mentally prepare for another 'fun' day at work.
Take care - Love to everyone!
