"I Have A Bone to Pick With You"

I initially began my blog with a promise to keep you all posted on a regular basis...I have failed you, friends and family! I knew that I had slipped when I talked with my sister in Oklahoma and the first thing out of her mouth was "I have a bone to pick with you, Sandra". I knew she meant business when she didn't call me "sa-mans". She went on to tell me that she looks forward to checking in on me and my family through my blogs; which reminded me why I began doing this in the first place, so this one is for you sister, Pam. I love you and hopefully this will pacify you for the time being!

Oh my, where to begin? I see that I haven't posted since February so I will try to start with March activities. Landon & Logan began their baseball season around mid-March and that is now coming to an end. Logan's last game is actually tonight! They were on different teams this year as Landon moved into the Junior league as a 7th grader, which usually meant that they had games on the same day so Toby and I tried to tag-team them. They both continue to amaze me with their athletic skills. Landon doubled as pitcher and 3rd baseman and Logan, pitcher and 2nd baseman. They get the same serious-face when they are pitching and it is probably the only time you won't find Logan smiling. Parents of his teammates all call him Smiley.

Logan turned eleven April 5th and that is something I haven't quite come to terms with yet, but I'm getting there. Cory and I began a new parenting schedule of week on, week off. I love it the week I have them, however, the week without them is heart wrenching. I miss them terribly and think that no mother should EVER be without their child that long. It's like missing your right arm and to be honest, I'm not sure I can do it much longer.

May was an extremely busy month. Toby and I made a road trip to Lake Tahoe for a friends wedding and it is so beautiful there! I told Toby that I wanted to steal their idea and get married there but he didn't like that idea. :( We also used my aunt's vacation home at Lake Shasta with Deb & Mark for the Memorial Day weekend. We all had so much fun swimming and relaxing in the sun...thank you Aunt Carrel! The boys are now officially on summer break. We can't wait to do some camping this summer (I promise there will be posts and pictures).

Toby is still going strong campaigning for Tribal Council. It has been such a time commitment but will be worth it in the end. I can't think of a better candidate. He has so much to offer!

Deb and I are also going strong training for Hood To Coast. We have only two months left and I am confidant we will both do well and have a great time. It is such a rewarding experience and I am proud of how dedicated my sister has been. This is her first time running the race and my second. At completion of my first time, I told myself that I would never do it again. The physical demand on your body is only second to childbirth! Wish us luck!

With that all said, I wish everyone a wonderful, hopefully sunny, summer!

Sandy