Weekend of company and fun

So this past weekend was super busy and super fun! Late friday night rolls around and in come Amie (my ex- fantastic roomate), her boyfriend Jeff, my brother Jeff, Tracy, Connor and Erin (Tracy's younger twin sister). After playing a few rounds of Wii, we went to bed. The next morning we all got up and headed for the lake. It was a successful lake trip to say the least. I, of course, got up right away. :) Then Tracy went (she hadn't wakeboarded in 2 years), she got up right away. Then Jeff (my brother), who hadn't ever gotten up on a ski or wakeboard did both! We were really impressed, but don't tell him, cause his head will start to swell. And although Jeff, Amie or Erin never got up, they had a good time trying. And Greg did drive all day, but he got to ski once as well. It was a ton of fun and I think I'm becoming addicted to it, cause right when we leave the lake I'm thinking about when we can come back. Anyway that night I made some Porcupine Balls and we chatted, then they left before we knew it the next morning after a 101 on cows and birthing. It was great to have them here!

Its not over, that same day (sunday) Greg's brother, Chuck and his wife Ang and their 4 kids were coming home from their vacation in Clearlake and they spent the night with us sunday night. They are a fun bunch! We never get to see them, so it was great to have them stay a whole night! We made dinner and Greg's parents and Granparents joined for that, so needless to say it was a full house for a couple hours which is nice. I got to cut Anneke and Libby's hair after and I think they liked that. Then we played, and off to bed cause they had to get up super early. So after a busy weekend, we are tired, but also miss all the company :)

And for some good news, my friend Candace (she was in my wedding) is engaged to her boyfriend Chris!!! I am so happy for them!

skiing

So as you all know I have been trying to learn how to water ski a couple of times this summer and yesterday was a success! I was determined to do it, and after about 15 trys yesterday i got up! But it did come with a price. A few times i got up and was so wobbly that i smashed into the water face first. Then I got up and stayed up for like one long tiring minute. And later in the evening my arms started hurting, but that was normal. Well when Greg and I went to go to bed last night we saw some scrapes and bruises. Its hard to see with the picture, but there's a line bruise above my right eye and one on my forehead (mind you i have makeup on) and my arms are really bruised. The picture is my right arm and i have one on my left too! Not really sure how they got there, but whatever, I got up! Greg got me and some of our friends up and did a great job at that. Greg also skied and obviously did a good job too, he's a natural. So we've been going to the local lake once a week and can't wait to purchase our own boat!

Loving when friends visit

So this past weekend was one of the best weekends we've had up here in Pixley. My friend Candace and her boyfriend Chris came up to visit us. They arrived friday night and left Sunday and we wished they could have stayed longer. Saturday was a blast! Greg's family allowed us to take his Uncle's boat out to the lake. Basically we were making sure it still worked well and we through in some water skiing too. :) We went to lake success in Porterville which is only about 25 minutes away. We went water skiing and lounged around in the 107 hot summer sun for 4 hours!. By the way I finally got up on the ski for about 5 whole seconds! It doesn't sound exciting, but it was my 2nd time trying, so it was. Anyway we got back home, watched a movie, had dinner, cleaned up, and relaxed. Then on Sunday we showed them a little more of the dairy (which they were very interested in), took some more pictures, then they were on their way home. They both seemed to have as much fun as Greg and I did, and we can't wait for the next trip! I sure love when I get to see my close friends, so thanks again Candace and Chris!

Another visit down south

So I had another fun and busy trip down south this past weekend again. It didn't start off well with the grapevine being closed. It took me 4 1/2 hours to get to La verne, but I made it eventually. Saturday morning my nephew (Connor) was baptized. They followed with a luncheon, and it was great to be able to spend time with the family and friends. Then my sister graduated Cal Poly Pomona that night! Tracy and I went to the graduation and sat in the way back not being able to see a thing, while Jeff stayed at home with Connor and got a front row seat online. It was great to hear her name being called though. We are all very proud of her and can't wait to see what happens next with that crazy girl!

Then on Sunday, we went to church and came home and had a fathers' day lunch with my dad and Tracy's dad. Following that we went to Allison's graduation party, then I took off for home around 8. And finally I got home at 10:30 exhausted! It was a long weekend but a good one. It really worked out that everything falled on the same weekend for me, but I feel bad for those who had to go back to work on monday. ugh!

Oh ya and Connor said his first word in my presence! Da-Da. Perfect for a fathers' day weekend!

My visit down south

So I'm not sure how many of you reading this have moved away from family and friends. If you haven't had to, you are lucky. Now don't get me wrong, I'm happy up here, and feel blessed to be living in slower-pace town and meeting new people. But there are many times I miss my family and friends. And that has been the hardest part of moving away. With that said, when Tracy called me and asked me to watch Connor (my nephew) for a few days, I jumped on the opportunity. So I stayed with them for 5 days, and during the day I watched Connor and at night I tried to make "the rounds". It was so great to be able to spend time with Connor and watch him get bigger and play (by the way he's such a great baby), but I also got to see some friends and family. Its impossible to see everyone I would like to see, but I try my hardest. This trip I was able to see my beautiful friend Candace and her boyfriend. Some of my in-laws, some of my friends I used to work with(Allie and Nicole), and an old friend from high school (Adeniz). And although Greg is a little lonely without me and I miss him as well, it was a great trip! I need a family and friend fix every now and again, but with these gas prices rising, it makes it even more difficult. In the end, i was so busy that there wasn't much time for picture taking, but here is an adorable picture of my niece (Mya) and Connor. We met at the mall one day and they were coincidently wearing the same outfit. Aren't they adorable?!?!

Sick Doggy

Our puppy, Dakota, has been having issues this past month. We had to deworm her twice, then she went to get fixed at the SPCA and came home with Kennel cough. Kennel cough is like a doogy version of bronchitus. Its been really rough for both her and us. She coughed everytime she took a step and gagged after she coughed! Poor thing did not move for like a week and had trouble eating. But after some antibiotics and cough medicine she's doing a ton better now. She's not fully recovered, but the Aaron and Gina's comforting her while they were here, she's improved!

Family visit

So this past week my brother, Tracy, their son Connor, Tracy's mom Norma, and Tracy's twin sisters came up to visit for 3 days. We had a good time! The girls were interested in a lot of what a dairy has to offer. They did everything from milking a cow to looking for frogs! I got to spend a lot of time with my new nephew Connor! And Greg got someone to hang with (jeff). It was an all around good time and I can't wait for the next trip up here!