Wow!

Not had a lot of time lately, over the past few months with so much going on. I started a new job at TouchMark in the Memory Care Unit on July 1st. I am really enjoying it. As you know I love to cook and experiment with some new dishes occasionally. well here I get to try them and I have 9 guinea pigs (the residents), and staff to try them on. So far so good.
I have made 2 ER trips, and have had  2 surgeries since March. I hate kidney stones!
Ashley had a good and safe summer of softball. Have one more tournament next month then we are done for about 6 months or so.
We sold the house, finally! Awaiting appraisal. But are looking finally to move up to Helena again. We have looked but could not do anything until the house was sold. Now to pack.... ughhh.
Erin has been over in ND with the Love of Her Life, Zach. Doing very well I might add. Things are finally clicking for that young Lady! She started teaching Biology this week to seniors. And is the Asst Coach for Cross Country & Track. Team turnout was very good this year too! Guess with a new coach, and all.
Rachel & Brandon are still living in Belgrade. There are snippets here and there about possibly starting a family.
I am still quilting and will suffer some withdrawal while we relocate. Going to be tough, but I can handle it.
Going to try to add some pics and other things after we move, when I have some more time.
I haven't hit on everything just catching up.

A long update: maybe, if all can be remembered....

Hi Ya'll! It has been such a long time since my last post I do not know where to begin. Excuse my jumping around in order to remember it all.
As most everyone knows I have been struggling with my weight for years. Well, for about the last year I have been finally losing some much needed weight. I changed my diet, started exercising a little more, and voila' . When I started this new phase, and you know what they say, Not gonna work unless you want it to... Well I was at my highest, 245lbs. I am proud to say that as of today I weighed in at 209.2 lbs!! And I slipped on a size 20 pair of jeans, no sucking in the belly either!! My next goal is to get under 200, and then 10 lbs till I am where I want to be. Not sure on that exact number yet but it will be a healthy weight for me no matter. I want to thank my husband, and my kids for their continued support.
Did I happen to mention prior that I was going through menopause? I am and it is terrible at times. Even though I generally only have flashes. Have the chills occasionally, but no mood swings.
I was in the ER in March due to a Diabetic seizure, so now I am on metformin again, and take my blood sugar several times a week.
I am still quilting, and am member of a local quilt guild in which I helped to start here in Boulder. Sometime this summer I will be giving a class on the importance of labeling your quilt.
Ashley is still at Universal Athletics but is looking to go elsewhere. They told him with his last raise that he was not to expect anymore. And this was his 1st one in 5 yrs!
He is also playing softball again this summer, and at 52 I believe he will be one of the oldest in the league. I know he is for the team, both Men's and Coed.
Erin has moved to Stanley, ND with Zach. She is working as a para- professional teaching at a high school. They are working with her to get her teaching certificate in Science. Zach is employed with a company that lays the cable for tv, I think. His family is from Stanley, and they are very happy. Will wedding bells be in the future? We hope so, but that is a decision that is up to Erin and Zach. He will be welcomed with open arms,
Rachel and Brandon are living in Belgrade MT. Talk of grandchildren has started. They have been married for over a year now, 2 in Sept. Rachel is still up at the Yellowstone Club as the Residential Houskeeping Manager.
I am still quilting , but we have dismantled the Peace Valley Quilts business. I just work from home and take in items. I am currently working on quilting quilts for my nieces & nephews. Hopefully I can get them done soon.
With my job at NorthWest Home Care where I am currently a CORE PCA we are looking to move to Helena, but are having difficulty selling our home. Hopefully soon.