Three weeks ago Derek, Jimmy and I went to Minn. to visit with my grandparents, mom and the rest of the family. We had originally planned this trip because we were suppose to go to Africa a few weeks later but... we all know how that turned out. My pa is not doing very well though so it was very good that we were able to take the time to go up there for another visit.
I mean doesn't may hair look orange? It is dark brown again now though - thank the lord!
The week we left they made the decision to put him on hospice which was a very hard decision for someone who has been fighting cancer for so many years to make, but we are confident it was the best move considering all the circumstances. My mom had been living there for the past couple months, but last Friday Trey flew up there to drive back to Arizona with her. She is now safe and sound back in the desert.
While we were up at the cabin we celebrated Derek and my first year anniversary with Inny and Mike - on the way home from the restaurant we got a flat tire. Let me tell you, it was hysterical. We put out flares and everything and of course being with Aunt Inny and Mike makes everything FUNNY! It took us (them - I was busy photo journaling) a half an hour just to get the spare tire out of the holder. That doesn't mean they aren't real men! They ARE!
We also celebrated my mom's birthday while up at the cabin. The water in the lake was so low. I wish I had taken pictures to show those of you who would remember the lake from years past. It was sad looking. But, despite the fact that we had to walk way, way out to reach deep enough water we took our baths in the lake as usual. Derek almost chickened out (again!) because it was rather cold, but he did it. You know I have never taken a shower in the bathroom at the cabin? Never - my whole life!
