Gypsy or Ruby Rose?

This last weekend was great, but frustrating. We took out the boat, or attempted to, since it didn't run. Typical, too, since it's run three times out of the six we've had it in the water. Bummer. Back to Pierre for another stab at repairs. I just know it's gonna be great once we get her going! We're naming her Gypsy Rose, or Ruby Rose, due in part to the color - pinkish purplish) Which do you like better? I think Gypsy, since she's a bit unpredictable... Anyway, our friend was there with his boat, too, and we jumped on board with him, again! Sort of a repeat of last weekend. What a nice guy! And we had a great time tubing, and skiing. Even the girls learned to ski for their first time! Yay!
Barry and I also started biking. Well, actually we just started this morning, so I'm not a hundred percent sure how long we'll stick with it, but I sure hope we do. Good workout, and I'm looking forward to the next.

On The Road Again

Kianna and I just got back today from a three day road trip to the Vermillion and Sioux Falls area. We went to say goodbye to my baby sis, Janell, and to help her pack for her big move to El Paso, TX! She is closing the gap bt her boy, Oliver, after a long couple of years of long distance love. They met in SD 4 years ago, but his job has had him on the road these past couple of years. I am really happy for them, even though I am going to miss her lots!
Then we spent the next night with my sweet sister-in-law Lynn, and did some necessary shopping in Sioux Falls. Spent too much money...
Now that we are home, I just want to put my feet up and relax; it seems like I am always going somewhere. But I look around and there is so much to do, plus I'm feeling the need to exercise after all that fast food! - I've been a bad girl! ;)

It's Raining!

It's raining here today! Woo Hoo! We are long overdue! And wouldn't ya know. It waited for the day we had to haul signs. It always does!
We have company right now. My sister-in-law, Lynn, is here visiting after moving away a short while ago. It's good to see her again. Fun, fun!
Other than that, I haven't been around the house much lately. Barry has had me in the sign shop, a hot, sweaty mess of a place, for the last few days working my tail off.
Gotta run! My mother-in-law is here, and there are more relatives coming. I have a niece in a talent show here in town tonight. I couldn't talk my girls into doing it, but they are providing entertainment for the Nursing Home today, so that's a good start.

White Water Rafting

Barry and Kianna had a great time white water rafting on the Arkansas River in Colorado. It is good to finally have the whole family back home again!

Our girls vs. the parents softball game and picnic was fun last night, too! The parents won, by 1 run! How we did, I don't know -maybe 'cause we were missing three of our girls due to the white water rafting trip. The parents had to bat left handed, and some of us didn't even have shoes or gloves. But we all had a lot of fun!

Spitting Seeds

The other night Barry, Kianna, and I went out to the lake for a few minutes before the sun set and we decided to have a poetry writing contest. Theirs were much better than mine, but I'd have to say I get first place for the corniest! Wanna hear?

Seeds make me happy

When I'm sitting in the sand

If I'm feeling kind of crappy

I just spit them in my hand.


Pretty bad, I know. I didn't say it was my strong point. ;) Okay, well I'm sitting here alone right now, and I have to say it seems a bit odd. It's usually the other way around: me leaving for Guard Drills, school, Basic Training, skydiving, etc. Barry and Kianna left tonight to go white water rafting in Colorado - Lucky Ducks! And Kat doesn't get home from this last camp 'til tomorrow. So, it's just me. Bored................. Sigh. I should go to bed.

Top Shot!

This is our bullseye hitter! She won the shooting contest out of 114 kids, ages 10-13, by literally shooting out the bullseye on the target at camp. She hit 10 tens for a score of 100. Who knew? I'm going to have to sign up for lessons. And yes, she had a blast at camp! I think she is still glowing!!! I can't believe she is already gone again - this time at a Christian Bible camp in the Black Hills with my niece's daughter.

Kianna has been busy, as well. Well actually this entire week has been nuts. But she went to a high school volleyball tournament last week, where they totally lost, had fun, and learned a ton. The next three days she'll spend at a volleyball camp hosted here in town.

And finally, we had our final game last night, and once again won all three! This is a new thing for us, winning against Kadoka, so we are Psyched! The last one was close. We gave up eleven runs in one inning and came back to win 21:20. Kat pitched the first game, and Ki pitched the next one, and the last half of the last game. The girls were all awesome; way to go team! I had so much fun, I think I just may do it again next year!

Bee Happy

Woo Hoo, we won! Our girls had three games with Kadoka here in town last night and they won all three! Way to go girls! (especially after the last time when we got killed.) Our season is almost over, with one game to go and then our Girls vs. the Parents game. Although it has been a fun, rewarding experience coaching the girls this year, I am looking forward to having my evenings and weekends to myself once again!
Today I am back to working on my books. Blah, blah, blah! And I must say, I would rather be at camp! Both of the girls are gone now. Kianna is at a Volleyball tournament in the Black Hills today and tomorrow, while Katlin is finishing up her National Guard Youth Leadership Camp. I hope she is having fun. She seems so little at times.
If any of you would take a moment, I have a girlfriend who is getting going with a blog of her own, and I must say, she is better at keeping her site up to date than I am. I know I loved you all for checking out mine!
http://keepntouch-beehappy.blogspot.com/
Wow, back to work, I guess...