Where did the week go??

Last week is a little bit of a blur as there was always something happening. On Friday, August 8, Chad had surgery at the Oakleaf Surgical Hospital to remove his gallbladder that had two large gallstones in. We are thankful to our sister-in-law (& cousin), Shana, that she was able to locate the gallstones in Chad via ultra-sound, as he was having pain and a couple of attacks with them. His surgery was quickly scheduled on the 8th and Chad returned home on the 9th. He took the week off to heal and recover and was doing very well. He left Sunday evening to go back out on the road...down to IL. He feels good and ready to go back to work, but I hope he listens to his body if it gets to be too much. Please pray for continual healing of his body.

Last Sunday, the 10th, our family headed to Independence after church to help Grandpa Ed with the thank you notes from Meme's funeral. Chad and Grandpa put the stamps on, while Dad and I wrote the addresses. My mom organized everything. Thanks, Shana, for preparing all of the cards as it went very smoothly having that part done.

Monday, the 11th, the youth fishing contest begins, but with Chad being laid up, he wasn't able to take Carter out. The boys and I headed for the Alma beach with some friends so Chad could get some rest.

Tuesday and Wednesday, the boys played with their friends at daycare while I worked on my thesis. Tuesday evening, Grandpa Bill & Auntie Missy took Carter fishing with them for the youth fishing contest. Carter was very excited to tell us that he caught two fish, Dylan caught 5, and Paige caught 8!! They had a great time fishing. Thanks Bill & Missy for taking Carter out. Carter loves his new fishing pole that the Klimee cousins gave him for his birthday.

Chad was feeling better by Thursday and we made a family day of taking the boat out on Lake Eau Galle to go fishing. It was an uneventful day of fishing, but a good time on the lake and at the park. A babysitter came that night so that Chad and I could go out to eat (without kids!!) for our anniversary. We ate at Red Lobster and were hoping to catch a movie, but we were both too tired after a long day on the boat. It was our 9th year anniversary.

Friday afternoon, the boys and I met some friends at Lake Eau Galle and they played in the water. Chad came later with the boat and we took the kids fishing. I think Carter was the only one to catch something. We were able to do some tubing as our friends had a boat that could pull a tube behind it. This was a lot of fun as I was the "supervisor" on the tube!

Saturday was the last day of the fishing contest that ended at noon, so we took the boys one more time that morning and Carter was the only one to catch something. The picnic and awards were held that afternoon in the park. Paige & Dylan joined us for some fun in the park.

Sunday was a day that had too much going on and I couldn't get to both. Todd & Missy hosted a Family Fun Day with family and friends from church. Chad and Carter joined in on the pool party fun. Bradley and I joined some friends to check out a beach over in Black River Falls. Our family loves the beaches in the summertime, so I didn't want to miss this opportunity to check it out. It was definitely worth the trip as it was a very nice beach. The water was crystal clear as it is a beach that is spring-fed. The sand was white and soft. We decided that this beach will be an annual fun day for us. I was bummed that I missed Todd & Missy's pool party, as I wish I could have been two places at once. Autumn also joined us at the beach as Paul & Tara went to register for their wedding.

Of course, I forgot my camera on our adventures from last week, so I won't be able to share any pictures. I have this week off and then I'm back to work as inservice starts on Monday the 25th. We are fitting in a last swimming day today at the pool as they close this week. This week will be curriculum work for me, school shopping for Carter and myself, and haircuts before school starts.

Have a great week everyone!