ZOO BOISE

SWALLOW TEST
Jacob struggles with breathing and swallowing. He was given a swallow test as an attempt to locate the origin of his difficulties. The x-ray pictured the food in his mouth as he chewed, and then as he swallowed. This made me nauseous, and totally interested all at the same time.

One-on-One Date with Amber
I love one-on-one time with my kids. This month I took Amber miniature golfing. Amber golfed like a pro, and beat me 60 to 57.
I am so grateful to a dear friend of mine who suggested we have one-on-one dates. It has been worth every effort. As we schedule time, and follow through with that schedule, life somehow slows down. We are suddenly more able to talk, and because we are not rushing to the next activity my children tell me about the smaller details of their lives--my children talk to me--they truly open up. It allows me an opportunity to guide them, and to love them. Our one-on-one dates are actually scheduled "bonding" time. 

SUMMER TIE-DYE
We met up with the Forsberg Family, and some fun tie-dying! 

ELKINGTON FAMILY REUNION
We spent the Fourth of July with the Elkington Family at Michelle's cabin near Jackson Hole, Wyoming. We had a fantastic reunion filled with target practice, crafting, and even whitewater rafting!

Teaching Jacob to Shoot

Crafting: I was in charge of the crafts! We had tons of fun crafting with little crafts. It was low key, and easy.

Our Crafting Creations

There are deer right next to the cabin. Sometimes they even eat out of our hands. 

I absolutely loved whitewater rafting with my family. It was by far my favorite experience!