Busy Month

It has been a very busy August for Mom around here. On August 7th someone managed to catch a really bad cold and by August 8th we all had it (except Daddy because he was in the backcountry). In addition to getting sick on the 8th, Ellie managaed to fracture her left foot. She is hoping to be freed from her boot tomorrow:). By the 9th, Nathaniel had a double ear infection and on the 11th Sammy had a double ear infection and bronchitis. We were so thankful to have the Olympics as a distraction:)


Another big change is that starting September 2nd, I (Sarah) will start teaching 6th grade at a private Classical Christian school (Petra Academy) and Ellie and Nathaniel will be enrolled. Shane is going to stay home with Abbey and Sam and manage all the "off-season" responsibilites associated with the pack station. It is a HUGE transition we have been preparing for all summer. Our 3 weeks of ick here at home didn't help with that much. I start teacher training tomorrow and am soooo thankful that Shane's Mom is here to help with the kids this week. Shane is on his last pack trip and will only have a few day rides in September.