Two Things

Well...there has been a bit of swirl around these parts here lately. I will do my best to catch you up, while sharing two things about everyone:

ZANE

1. Loves the pool and specifically the diving board! He has worked hard this summer to be able to jump off the diving board and swim to the side with no help (or flotation devices). And now that he has conquered that - he will go off the diving board no less than 50 times anytime we are at the pool! 

2. We have had some issues with his skin recently (infections and allergic reactions). I think he is on the mend - finally! He is a rockstar at taking yucky medicine and has been a trooper through a few days of not feeling well.

JAXEN

1. Finished his summer basketball season with a bang! It was a little rough there for awhile (playing kids who were older, more skilled, and they just were not winning games). Then they won their last two games! The very last game was a little intense.... down by 13 points at half-time, came back and went ahead in the last few seconds of the game....but fouled the other team, who missed their throws and so the Jaxen's team won! You would have thought they were the greatest team ever by the celebration that followed - such good memories!!!!

2. Jaxen was able to attend the Nazarene Kids Camp for 2 nights and 3 days. It was such a good experience for him and I hope this is something he wants to do every summer!

NIK

1. Since I last blogged, Nik had hernia surgery and is recovering nicely from it. He has a follow-up appointment next week, but we expect him to be back at work soon. He does not have his strength and stamina back - it's a slow process - but he is doing well!

2. With his extra time at home, recovering, he has been able to do some fun things with the boys! This past week they went to the movies and another day, went to eat at a Pizza Buffet - which they thought was the best thing ever!

CARLA

1. I have taken on some different responsibilities at work recently - in the areas of finance. It was a bit stressful learning new tasks - but now, I'm kind of enjoying doing something different! We are looking to hire a replacement - but until the right person comes along a few of us will be sharing this responsibility. The girl that left gave me a sweet "departure gift" - Diet. Mt. Dew / PB M&M's and a card!

2. The season is changing around here. According to the weather - summer is sticking around, but our summer is coming to a close. School starts in two weeks; Nik goes back to work after being home for a few weeks; and our wonderful friends who have been staying in our downstairs apartment are heading out. Changes. They are good - it just sometimes takes me time to process them :)