Nana's Favs

All the while Terry was healing, we made plans to attend an art exhibit of Dega, Monet, Van Gogh in OKC.  It was something we put on our calendar to work toward with his healing.

Bethany and Mat gave T an early birthday present, surprising him Tickets to Hamilton.  Terry was able to go without boot or scooter!  We have so much to be thankful for!  God has given him great healing.!!!

All our grands love to read!  Checking out Daddy's National  Geographics.

Sydney's Baby Rosie met the dog and lost both feet and a hand.  This greatly traumatized Sydney -- but she couldn't give up her beloved doll.  Sydney planned a new pair of "jammies" she wanted me to make for her baby.  She said it had to have a pocket and footies.

We love it when Katie and the kids come to town when Marshall is on call. . . a fun lunch -- Clara prayed and we all got blessed twice!

It's the season . . . 

Jack has been spending a few "buddy day" Fridays with his Pawpaw.  This week he planned and announced to his pre-school the day before he was going to Chuck E Cheese.  Well, sure enough -- Pawpaw looked high and low -- couldn't find Chuck E Cheese which ended up with their going to Incredible Pizza -- JACK WAS THRILLED!!!

At their sleepover this weekend, the Goodletts wanted to paint pumpkins -- and surprised me with their artistic ability . . 

Broken Bow Late Summer Vacay

Katie and Marshall planned a great getaway and invited us to join them in Broken Bow for a long weekend.  

Everything in Broken Bow is about Big Foot and the kids came scared -- even a few days before were refusing to come.  We were instructed no one could mention BF.

Marshall scouted out the best restaurants and diners.

and found a great petting zoo in Hoachitown

 

Marshall and Katie rented a pontoon boat and we enjoyed Big Bend Lake

I don't know who had more fun -- Pawpaw or the kids.  They were his constant buddies.  Clara made up songs about Pawpaw's boo-boo (ankle) and felt she needed to help him walk.  When he thanked her for her help -- she said -- "That's okay -- you can pay me in chocolate."

Helping Daddy drive.

 

Clara helped Terry walk up the ramp from the boat -- and Charlie was determined to help me -- singing "London Bridge is falling down all the way."  Which really didn't help my dizziness a bit.

 The kids are awesome babysitters -- Calvin is captivated by them -- giving up a grin for all their antics.

Even though the heat index was high -- Marshall was set on our having s'mores and a bonfire.

Happy Birthday, Clara

This is our birthday girl.  4 years old and hiding under the table at Chuck E. Cheese -- she is SCARED of him -- but wanted to go anyway.

Clara chose to eat her pizza under the table JUST TO BE SAFE!

Little Brother enjoyed her birthday cake . . .

Cousins got to party with Clara on the weekend!

Back to School

August means school starting up and kids having one last summer vacation before it is time to head back to the classroom.  Bethany and Mat worked in one last trip -- and headed to Telluride for a week of fun with their 3.

We wanted to work in a Back-to-school Sleepover on the last Friday before I headed back to the classroom.  Katie brought the kids over while Marshall was on call that weekend.

Goobers the Gorilla (aka PawPaw) showed up and scared Charlie to tears.

Of course, there was ice cream

And the slip n slide . . . 

and hot cocoa early morning

AND THEN ON MONDAY . . . 

Nana had to go back to the classroom -- for the LAST FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

 Bethany and Mat and the kids surprised me with flowers to mark this final year.

Back-to-School Projects

 I start every summer with plans to accomplish something major to update the house.  When our floors were updated in December I planned to paint the dark wood in the kitchen half-bath -- whenever I got a few days.  As summer was coming to a close -- I sprung into action to tackle the project.  I couldn't be prouder of the results.  I even undertook upholstering a footstool.!

Proud of My Man

Terry was selected as Outstanding Adjunct and given The Award of Excellence in Early August.  This was such an honor for his 19-20 years of teaching.  He works so very hard and teaches 3-6 classes at a time year-round for both Oklahoma Wesleyan and Tulsa Community College

Summer Sequence --- A whole lot of healing going on

 Terry had coped with heel pain for over 9 months and surgery was scheduled for the end of June.

Walking had become quite difficult and the pain was intense.  God led us to the best of podiatrists, Dr. Francis, who rebuilt Terry's heal and injected growth hormones.

Terry was teaching a  compressed semester course in Humanities at TCC and showed up on his scooter each day to finish out the semester.   I became the designated driver over the 6 weeks.  I know one guy who can't wait to get back behind the wheel.

In the meantime, I had to have dental surgery -- and spent the summer getting ready for dental implants.

The kids have been great boosts to Pawpaw's healing.  6 weeks without bearing weight on his foot has been a real test of wits.  Pawpaw shows Jack and Campbell how the Samarians told time using a waterclock.

 Campbell's birthday adventure had to be sandwiched in after Kanakuk and before their trip to Rosemary Beach.  Getting everyone's schedule coordinated was a feat -- but it ended up being a great time for our precious 9 yr. old.  Sienna, one of my high school students, teaches at a stable that works with young children.  I wanted Campbell to have the chance to learn from this gifted girl so we scheduled a session with Sienna.  She and Campbell became best buddies right from the first as she taught her all the "ins and outs" of caring for and grooming a horse.  Never mind that the heat index was 106 degrees -- she had a great time, anyway!

With healing happening and strength returning, we felt it best to give more time for both Terry and me  to refocus and renew. We have made a decision to not return to our Fall Kids University Schedule.  

After 8 years, it has been a difficult one -- but we feel a new season is in store for this great work.