We've been busy

I promise we have. Like I always promise when there's a lengthy internet silence. unfortunately there are no pictures to prove our business. BUT, I did find pictures that I forgot to post from our trip to Butte, so at least I have something of interest. I'll post those at the end. In the meantime, here's the quick scoop on what we've been up to:

Joel: At work he's heading the church's move to a new software. Lots of extra hours. Plus we had a tenant move out of our Spokane triplex, so he's spent several days in Spokane fixing it up for new renters. Many thanks to Matt V and Dad D for going with him so I didn't have to. :) Also injured his knee several weeks ago and has been limping ever since. Will be calling a specialist next week to find out what's wrong with it.

Christine: Started new job at Gritman medical center and LOVES it. Working in admitting, forty hours a week for six weeks of training and then down to half time or three-quarter time. Learning lots about hospitals and getting lots of stories from strange patients. Also learning to be tougher, as I am training in ER admitting right now. Yikes. Working on Thought Meadow's next issue: Festivals, coming soon!

Whiskey: Becoming more and more paranoid of shadows and things that make any sort of noise that's disagreeable to her. Compensates by sleeping in well-hidden areas. Dreams of ways to off Sammy, although we're working on that last bit.

AND last, a few of the pictures from our trip! More to come. First, here is a picture of Toad Hall Manor where we stayed. Amazing hospitality and really good food! Plus the owner (Toad) made us drinks both nights we were there.



Another view of Toad Hall, with one of Toad's cars out front:



We toured a mock-up of a mining town and I found this sign.... Dr. Pierce offers $500 reward for women who cannot be cured of female weakness.



More to come when I find them!