Scott took this sunrise picture with the boys icefishing. And although I wasn't with them, it's amazing how often I reflect on this photo. I find that it brings me a calming sense of both wonder and amazement about how grand the world is and how grateful we need to be and how we shouldn't get so upset over the little things in life. We've had an awful couple of days!!!! We have to be thankful for our family and really good friends and realize that my car will get fixed ($2,942.15) and take a deep breath knowing that a guardian angel was watching over Scott and the boys last night when they were almost T-Boned in the truck. Scott and I are looking forward to gathering ALL our friends back 'round the campfire again real soon!!!

They say to have a child is to forever allow your heart to walk outside your body... Nolan and Ben started off on the path to complete independence from us.... They started Drivers ed class this week. I am scared and sick to death about it, but I have to face the fact they are growing up. (I just wish I could cuddle them and protect them every day of their lives)!!
We went to the Benton County Fair tonight. I can remember when I first took Ben and Nolan there in the double stroller when they were 10 months old. Now 15 years later, my baby, Nathan and Ben won posters of half naked girls. Nolan didn't spend his money on anything because he said he can enjoy the posters without having to spend the money. Scott and I decided to buy a corn burner to heat the house this winter. I am excited about it. THAT shows you how OLD I am getting. Yippee, a corn burner. OMG I need some excitement in my life!! I want the excitement of a double stroller again, diaper rash and garden hose vomit. Oh I would even take the every 2 1/2 hour feedings, not the type of excitement that I feel from knowing that they are walking outside my heart, walking away.... driving away...