Grilling

We've done a lot of grilling this summer and by a lot I mean I can probably count on one hand the number of times I've turned my stove on since June. We've made chicken, fish, pork chops, burgers, brats, hot dogs, ribs, roast, breakfast, meat loaf, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese and even apple crisp. Who knows what we'll try next!

Just Me & the Dogs

Troy went out with Russ for his birthday tonight. Before he left he predicted that Isaboo would be laying in his spot tonight. He was right. It didn't take long for her to climb up and take a nap.

Courage Center's 5K Your Way

Last year I was able to raise over $1000 for the Courage Center. This year I got a late start to the fund raising and team building. My delay in getting everything started has really caused low numbers for donations this year. Unfortunately I think with the economy in the state that it is in is having an effect on donations as well. Everyone is cutting back and trying to save money. That is also why it is so important for walks and fund raisers like this for the Courage Center. The Courage Center does so much for so many people. Without donations the Courage Center is not able to services to some people who need it.

The Courage Center has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My aunt and uncle both attend Camp Courage every summer as well as taking advantage of other services that the Courage Center offers. Last year, a friend of mine's daughter, Kassie, was an inpatient at the Courage Center. With the care and assistance of the therapists and care takers at Courage Center Kassie has been able to over come some amazing obstacles. To read more about Kassie's story visit her CaringBridge site http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kassieharms.

If you are able to make a small donation to sponsor me for the walk please visit my pledge page at http://couragecenter.org.kintera.org/5kyw/kmontour.

Remembering

August 3, 2005 I lost a friend and a mentor. Dean was a fun loving guy. Never one to back down or say no to a challange. He was an awesome dad who always put his kids first. He is truely missed.

I Haven't Been Posting But I'm Still Taking Pictures

This summer has been quite the interesting summer. I have been sick, I've thrown out my back, we've had to deal with the tree in the backyard, the list just goes on of what been going on around here. While I haven't been posting everyday like I had planned I am at least taking pictures most days. Here are some of the pictures that I've taken the past few months..

Riley and Troy hanging out in the back yard.

Troy building the wood rack in the back yard.

My squash plant

One of my lilies

Isaboo carrying a big stick

The tree is gone!