It's been a while since i've been here and i'm almost too tired to start an update now, but i the longer i wait, the more "behind" i get.

Last weekend we went to Manitoba for Jonathan's brother's wedding. We left early Friday morning, spent the day at the Science Centre in Regina (and Imax ~ we watched "Deep Sea"), then drove another hour and a half to Whitewood where we stayed with friends for the night. We had a lovely time there (the boys had almost too much fun ~ lol), and a great breakfast (thanks Andrea!)

Saturday morning (not as early this time) we headed out for Winnipeg (area) to my brother and sister-in-law's place. It worked out well that we were there for my youngest nephew's birthday ~ we got to celebrate with him. We also got to check out a dairy farm that is installing robotic milkers. That was a highlight for Jonathan. They'd only started using the robots on Tuesday so they were still trying to get it all working smoothly (it takes a few weeks for the cows to adjust, etc.), but it was fascinating.

That night, Reagan was saying he was cold, but he didn't feel cold to me... we were all a bit sleep-deprived, so i chalked it up to that, but prayed for good health for us all anyway.

Sunday morning we got to Winkler (near Plum Coulee where the wedding was going to be), and joined Jonathan's family and some aunts & uncles for brunch at Smitty's. Reagan wasn't feeling great... he hadn't been too interested in breakfast earlier, but eventually managed a bit of yogurt. Now he wanted a waffle with whipped cream and strawberries ~ and he did manage to eat half of it. But still, he was feeling cold from time to time, and didn't look quite right.

Family pictures were at a beautiful park in a nearby town... we were told for 2:00, but apparently that was just an attempt at making sure everyone was there on time (which was actually 2:30)... so we were all early ~ lol. Reagan lay down on the grass and had a good rest.

The wedding was a 4:00 and lasted the rest of the day. It was beautiful! Jonathan & I both found ourselves fighting tears. We could feel the presence of the Lord ~ He was/is so evident in their lives and their wedding ceremony reflected a relationship build on a Godly foundation. We're excited to see how God will work in and through them. There were plenty of laughs during the reception too, and I find myself wishing we lived closer to them that we could get to know them better...

Anyway, i hear there's a chance of frost tonight, so i better cover my tomato plants...

So today i have Robbie & Andrew over... i think Robbie alone is as much work as the 5 boys we had earlier this week ~ lol. He is having his nap now, so that's nice. He actually cooperated quite well ~ i asked him to lie down, gave him a blankie, and gently rubbed his back while singing for him. After a few songs he was sleeping. WOW!

Jonathan went to talk with our local welder yesterday ~ and came home somewhat excited. He's still not sure what he wants to do ~ lol, doesn't know "what he wants to be when he grows up"~ but he'd like to use his welding skills, even it was only part-time. We talked about some of the pros and cons between dairy (even if he were to go out on his own ~ something he's been thinking/dreaming about) and welding.

I finally heard back about my hormone test results, so there's a little "information over-load" to sift through, but he'll be sending me a letter with the information too and suggestions he's making for my doctor to consider for me. He's recommending i have my thyroid tested as well. We'll see where we go from there...

But i should probably see what i can get done while Robbie is sleeping...

My sister & bil came home a day early. They felt they'd gotten in the time/activities they'd wanted, and if they were going to stay away another night they would've had to dry out their tent first (got rained on earlier), so they came home. They did give us a heads-up for the kids that would be disappointed ~ lol.

The baby was exceptionally fussy today, and when i finally thought he was down for a nice long afternoon nap, 15-20 min. later my other 2 boys showed up (an hour earlier than scheduled ~ lol) and i think maybe the dog barking woke the baby?? I dunno, but he was DONE sleeping after that. He pretty much fussed on and off through the rest of the afternoon.

So anyway, it seems really quiet now! But somehow, i think i'm ok with it. Overall though, i'd have to say it didn't go too badly! Thank you to those who were praying!

Whew! One night down, 4 to go. Lol... i was amazed this morning when I looked at the time and we were almost ready for Sunday school... it was only 9:00! Ok, i still needed to get myself & the baby dressed, and there's always more "last minute" stuff than we think of, but i was really impressed! Jonathan wasn't even helping cause he worked the night shift and only got home about 3:30am. I think the buddy system has been a great idea ~ we paired up older kids with younger ones.

It's actually not going too badly so far... my brother and sil from Manitoba were out, so my mom invited us all to their house for supper last night. That threw off the bed-times a bit ~ the 7yr. old usually goes to bed by 6:30 (long story) so i was feeling a bit "rushed" when we got home about 7:30, but it all worked out ok. The baby slept through the night (10-8), so no complaints there :-) I think someone is praying! Keep it up!

Jonathan is working this afternoon, and he gets the night shift as well. It's been a long weekend for him already (that night shift can be nasty)... so he'll appreciate a day off tomorrow (i think ~ lol).

Well, the baby will probably be awake soon, and after feeding him i'm sure i'll be hearing from the rest of the hungry kids.