Drew: Finishes up his required hours at AD Natural next week. He has enjoyed precepting there and is looking forward to getting his own practice going. We are strongly considering buying a practice here in Salem, Oregon. The Doc there has agreed to carry the financing since it is nearly impossible to capture a loan these days. He passed part 3 boards and we are still waiting on results for part 4. Drew said he feels confident that he passed part 4 though. Now all he has left is to complete an online course and take the Oregon Boards in July. He will be back in Iowa Monday June 15-Friday June 20. His dad will be there for graduation and Michelle will be home caring for the kids. He hopes to see friends during that week :-). Once he gets home he will be working construction during the summer and possibly in the new office getting familiar with their current office practices.
Michelle: I have been busy as usual caring for the children and taking them on little adventures as we explore our surroundings together. It has been a blast catching up with friends and enjoying the gorgeous weather/surroundings. I also started weight watchers with a friend and have been faithfully tracking all food and activity with a glimpse of hope that it might work. The kids are signed up for Oregon Connections Academy which will start when the public schools go into session in the fall. I will be teaching the kids at home with the support of local teachers/administrative ppl. I am hoping we made the right choice but we will need to try it out and see. The kids and I have had lots of fun continuing to work with our A beka books too. Right now we are discovering insects and they couldn't be happier.
Kids: Joe is growing like a weed....talking up a storm and also interested in going on the potty chair. He fits right into the fun and active family. Seth is doing better and we are enjoying some bonding time as we go out once a week for attachment counseling. His hair is still curlier than ever and still matches his fun personality. Alayna has grown a lot...especially when it comes to school. She is reading just as well as D.J. these days and puts in a lot of effort. I've also enjoyed watching her "help" Seth and Joe do things. Megan is still the "mother" of the kids and dolls. We are struggling a bit with school stuff, but I am looking forward to getting some help with that. I think she is happy here and really enjoys playing with the neighbor girls. D.J. is a growing boy. LAtely he has been asking for 3rds at every meal. I just don't know where he puts it. He enjoys riding his bike and inventing very creative things out of glue, paper, siccors, etc. He LOVES getting together with cousins and still enjoys helping dad in the garage or yard....doing "guy" stuff.
Below are some pictures from our recent visit with Brian and Penni and some pics of the girls wearing ponchos that Michelle's mom made.
