Dr.'s Orders

History:  About 2 years ago I injured my shoulder while being pulled behind a wave runner on a tube at lake Koocanusa, in Montana.  It's bothered me ever since.  About 6 weeks ago Ben injured his elbow playing basketball.  Today we visited the doctor.  Diagnoses:   I have a calcium deposit growing in my shoulder, and Ben tore a tendon in his elbow.  Treatment:   Cortisone injection.  (Ben just about passed out during his procedure.) Prognosis:  Should have full range of motion without pain in about 72 hours in my shoulder.  Hoping that Ben's tear will heal itself over time.   Doctors orders:  get a bottle of Ibuprofen, two ice packs, and snuggle up to a good movie.  So that's what we did.

Ben's 2 Cents

Ben says..."I sure am happy with my great family and awesome wife.  I'm feeling blessed and grateful this week!  I've got a job, home, family, food on the table and tons to be thankful for.  BOOM!"

We Did It!

Our family read the entire Book of Mormon for the first time.  I'm not exactly sure how long it took, but we made a goal to read 10 verses every day, we stuck with it, and did it!  Yay for us!  We celebrated by going to dinner.  I don't know how much the kids really get out of our daily scripture reading.  Sometimes we have good discussions about what we read, and sometimes we just get through it.  At least we have established a good habit.

Our little "Twister"

It's like a tornado touches down everywhere he goes...

  

Sunday, September 29, 2013...

we received an unexpected phone call with eternal significance! 

Student of the Week

Last week Alyssa was chosen by her teacher as "Student of the Week."  She was picked because of her academic excellence, great behavior, and because she makes other people feel good about themselves.  I am so proud of my sweet Alyssa!

Alyssa with principal Alisa Hart

Dolla Dolla Bills Ya'll

Last year soccer season was rough for the girls, neither one scored many goals and it was frustrating.  This year, to add some incentive, I told the girls I would give them a dollar for each goal they scored...they nearly broke the bank!  I'm pretty sure Alyssa scored at least one goal every game, and Holly scored almost every game.  Way to go girls!!!