Why I didn't go into nursing

Lots has happened since my last post.  The biggest thing is Mark's full knee replacement surgery on July 10, 2012.  He is getting along okay but obviously has pain.  That pain will increase lots come Monday when he begins going to physical therapy to work that new knee.  Until then we are doing at home exercises to keep it moving.  I am trying to be a patient nurse but my personality might not be compatible with the word "patient", but I am trying!  Now he has swelling in the ankle and my first thought is blood clot!  We are icing it and if it doesn't go down we will call for suggestions on what to do.  On the whole, he is a great patient and I am a bit surprised as I thought he would be pretty cranky.  :-)  No matter what he goes through these next few weeks, he will be better off than he was with that old knee!

Before his surgery we travelled to Peoria, IL to spend the 4th with our children and grandchildren.  It was very hot there, too, so most of our time was spent indoors keeping cool.  New grandson Ryan is doing well and is very precious.  Kayley had been battling severe flu but was on the mend by the time we arrived.  Drew became sick while we were there but mainly fever and sore throat which motrin seemed to keep at bay and he still enjoyed our visit.  Matt came from Omaha so we had a good family reunion those few days!

We are still in a drought and have no hopes of having a bumper harvest.  I will be thrilled if we have anything to harvest!  Pray for rain!  We have been watering our sweet corn and garden so at least we will have some food!

Pics from Peoria:

Kayley throwing a popping fireworks onto the cement

Kayley, Grandma and Drew at Mickey's Pizzeria

Grandma and her three favorite people!

Drew loves going to Mickey's!

Uncle Matt and Ryan

Drew celebrating the 4th

Happy Grandpa

Very proud grandparents

Matt with his niece and nephews

Drew at T-ball

Kayley was given a drink by an admiring 5 year old boy......

Hit the ball to me!

Hmmm.....what should I order?

First attempt at catching the parachutes

Successful attempt!