WARNING!!! Venting Woman!

Yesturday, Jordan and I went to Idaho Falls together...yes, TOGETHER! Lately I've been feeling like I've lost my husband with as much as he's been working, but that's just life when you own your own business. His schedule lately has been...get up at 5 am, out the door by 6 am after an hour of worrying about how he's going to get everything done. Then he's gone until 9 or 10 pm, unless he's working in Pashimeroi, in which case I usually get a call at 10 pm saying he'll be home in an hour. Last week he left for work at 7 am and then at 3:30 am (the next morning) I called to see when he'd be home. He said, "I've just about finished wiring this pivot and then once I've got it going I'll be home." He got in at 4:20 am then the phone was ringing again at 6:15 am. Is it any wonder this man gets sick as often as he does!?!

I feel so bad for him. I used to be with him on all of these jobs, then when he needed a clone of himself to finish another job, I was his man! I love being a mother, but I really miss being able to work like I used to. Reiny comes with me for a lot of stuff, but she's still too little to just cart to every jobsite. Maybe by next year we can work like we used to, but until then Jordan is left by himself with a laundry list of projects that need finished yesturday! We've gone through so many employees this year. I swear...it doesn't matter how much you pay someone, you can't make them grow a brain! Sounds harsh, but it's true!

Well, I really shouldn't be venting like this, but sometimes things just build up to an explosion point!!! AHHH!

Well, in any case...yesturday Jordan and I went to Idaho Falls together. I had a doctors appointment and needed to grocery shop, and Jordan needed more parts to finish a job. Jordan watched Reiny for me during my appointment, and then she went down for a nap at the house there in I.F. and Jordan stayed with her while I grocery shopped. I almost forgot how much easier it is to shop without an infant!!! Reiny got her nap (and so did Jordan) and we were all very happy! We went to eat and did some window shopping for a new vehicle and just enjoyed our time together as a family for the first time in months!!!

Jordan tells me he's almost done with all of these jobs and then things will get back to normal (whatever normal is for us!). However, I'm sure he'll finish these jobs and then haying season will be rearing its ugly little head again!!!

Happy Fathers' Day

To All The Fathers in My Life:
Happy Father's Day! I hope you know how much you mean to me. I'm grateful for your example, smile, and willingness to withhold your true opinion (although your face may already show what you're thinking) until I'm humble enough to ask for help! I hope Sunday was a great day for you!

Jordan and I went with the rest of the Whittaker family over to Jackson, MT for Father's Day. We met April, Brian, Gracie, and Natalie there for dinner and then went swimming in the hot pools. I got a few pictures of the cousins together...and of course, of my adorable little "fish." Reiny loved the water! She would splash and squeel and try to make me let her go...she was just convinced she could do it on her own (I was not so convinced!). We had a great time visiting with family, and although we did break the Sabbath (sorry Mom and Dad...you taught me better!) we had a great time. Until...4 am, Jordan woke up with the stomach flu and spent the whole next day in bed (or in the bathroom). I thought to myself, "Shouldn't have broke the Sabbath, but so far I haven't caught the bug!)










Reiny and Wyatt in the boat. Uncle Chase with Natalie in her froggy.

Dandelion Treats

This goes along with the last post...Reiny had a dandelion in front of her and just couldn't resist a taste!

New Experiences

I love watching Reiny experience things for the first time. There's something so special about a baby doing and seeing things through new eyes. Well, since our weather has been so foul lately (1" of snow on June 11) I haven't had a chance to take her outside much. Yesturday was absolutely beautiful so we went and sat in the grass...for the first time!!! Here's a video of the experience. And Dad, yes I know my lawn needs mowed!!

Catherine's Hat

Aunt Catherine made the most adorable hat for Reiny! Everyone here thinks she looks so cute, so naturally I've had her in this hat for the whole last week. Jordan thinks she looks like a little yodeler from Switzerland. I just think it accentuates her beauty!

Tolerance

Reiny absolutely loves animals (I guess that's good since she's surrounded by livestock all the time). Our poor, sweet dog Walter sure takes a lot from this little girl. Right now, it's not too bad since she can't crawl, but poor Wally is sure in for it once she can chase him! Despite her "grabbiness," Wally does still humor her every now and then. I think he might actually like it when she "massages" his back and neck. Well, anyway...I got some cute pictures of the two of them this week.

Happy Birthday MOM!

Happy Birthday, Mom! I just wanted to take a second to tell you thank you for your listening ear, smiling face, and patient demeanor. I'm sorry that you sometimes become the "dumping ground" for us kids when things aren't going quite how we'd like them to, but that's just what you get for being the compationate and caring person that you are. I know that not all mothers are this way, and I sure hope that I take just a glimmer of that from you. Happy Birthday! We all love you! Susan, Jordan, and Reiny :)