Early July found Bonnie and I on a whirlwind road trip from the airport in Dickinson, ND to home in the 2006 Mustang convertible her dad promised her. Cruising across Montana late night on the 3rd, very early morning of the 4th, we were treated to one fantastic fireworks display after another. We cruised into town just in time to freshen up, then back out for our local fireworks display. I loved spending the time yakking with my girlie. Well worth the effort. Thank goodness the next day was reserved for napping!
Two days after our return, I started a new job and probably a new career. I LOVE working with the staff and the patients at our local medical clinic. Providence is a mission-driven organization. I appreciate how they promote supporting the mission in the way they train, the way they treat people, and in the way they communicate. For the first time in years, I'm feeling productive and refreshed.
Last week, Bonnie and I headed to Ft Lewis, WA for my nephew's graduation ceremony from ELDEC (???) training. After the formalities, the three of us headed north, where we visited the Seattle Aquarium and Pike's Place Market. Zach had his first taste of Mediterranean food. Having talked us into Avatar:The Last Airbender in 3D, we headed to the South Center Mall just up the road from the SEA TAC airport. This was my first 3D, and I have to admit, I rather enjoyed it. Bonnie was most impressed with the mall. She walked around with this dreamy look, and muttering something about wanting to move closer. ;) It was sad to end our visit, but I know Zach was anxious to get back to his own bed, his own place, and back to spend time with my sis and bil and the rest of the family.
Yesterday, my first born turned 23 years old. How can that be? Surely I'm not old enough to have a child that age! (at least, not mentally =D ) God knew exactly what He was doing when He matched up this mother and son. Daniel truly has blessed my life in more ways than I could ever have imagined. To celebrate his birthday while juggling schedules, Bonnie and I met up with Daniel at the Cheesecake Factory (can you say yum!?) for lunch on Wednesday, followed by a "tour" of his newly put-together room and the rest of the house. Both having the day off, Bonnie hung with big bro and friends yesterday evening. Today, Mike (and maybe Tim and maybe even Avery) are meeting him to see the movie Inception. Looks to be a good flick.
Having Bonnie gone from early June to early July, then basically "gone" 24/7 between working two jobs and thoroughly enjoying her summer, we've had a real crash course in empty nesting. On the one hand, it's been quite an adjustment for us. (Who knew a house could be so quiet!) On the other, Mike and I have truly been enjoying just hanging out together.
