It's Fall!

The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are starting to change, and the rain is starting. We had a good summer this year. Kara had her first birthday on May 25th and is still growing like crazy. We were able to take the boat out a couple of times and go fishing on the Columbia River. My best friend graduated from college so Kara and I made the trip to Rexburg to see it. We went to Yellowstone well we were there and had a great time even though Luke wasn't able to go. I had a doctors appointment last month with the hematologist. I still have blood clots in my leg so I will have another ultrasound in February.

My little sister was married this last Saturday to a great guy. It was a small wedding that was very beautiful. We are all very happy for her.

Now that it's October it's time to get the apples and grapes canned. We are trying to decide what to do for Halloween and I want to get Christmas cards and shopping done early so wish me luck and give me your mailing address :)

A Very Brief Summary

I think she's pretty freaking adorable

Family picture

Kara then and now

Once again it has been way too long since I have updated the world on our life. And with my sweet little baby taking a nap and the house relativly clean, this seems like a good time. To start with Kara is amazing. I never knew how rewarding it is to have a baby. She is so smart, and beautiful, and fun. She talks like crazy and will hold up one finger when you ask how old she is. She started walking at 8 1/2 months and hasn't slowed down since. If anyone ever needs a pick-me-up, just come and see my baby. Kara loves people and will wave and say hi to everyone she sees. I could go on forever about her. But this has been a very busy year.

Janie, Luke's mom moved up here from Arizona shortly after Kara was born and got a job working in a nearby hospital and then a few months ago got engaged to a widower that goes to our church. The wedding is in 9 days. It is so fun to have her around and for her to be able to be a part of our lives.

Luke is now working for Siemens wind energy and is going to be heading to Houston, TX soon for more training. This last year he has worked for 3 different companies in the same industry and we are hoping this will be a good fit. So far so good.

I have been keeping busy with raising my baby and the occasional babysitting job. I had nasal defect revision surgery on the 24th of March and discovered a week later that I either developed, or still had, another blood clot. I'm seeing a hematologist and will be having my leg ultrasound in August to check to make sure the clot is gone.