I can't believe it's August. While there's just over a month before school starts, the routine begins to establish itself this time of year. Football practice is scheduled to begin on the 13th, the same day as Kacy's 7th birthday. Harvest will fill each day of the month, God willing, and Fair preparations-- washing and working with the steers on a daily basis-- will begin. I'll start going into my classroom around the 18th, and the first day of school is September 2. I've promised the boys a trip to Splashdown in Spokane, a movie at the Imax, and a slip-n-slide party before summer vacation is over. Anticipating the busy weeks ahead make me want to crawl into my bed and pull the covers over my head, but I won't because life is good! Just 3 months ago, we were praying that our summer could be spent doing "normal" activities and not putting Tyler through any treatments for the tumor in his leg. Prayers were answered! God is good!

I do wish we had been able to fit in just one more camping trip. We visited Elk River a few weeks ago and had a great time riding four-wheelers and just being together!

Tyler, Brett & Kacy at the top of Elk Mountain.

Some of the terrain we crossed. The boys are way better drivers than I am!

Four-wheelin' is a diry hobby.

Dennis climbed the lookout tower.... we were happier on the ground!

Brettster

Nothing like a swim in the creek to wash off the day's dirt!

It was c-c-c-cold!

Kacy wanted to explore on our lunchbreak. He grabbed Ty by the hand and off they went!

Sammy, Kacy, and Brett heading out for a ride!

Taking a break at the campsite!