Mi Casa es su Casa!

Hola from Mexico! Here are a few photos of mi casa en Chapala. I'm renting a 2 bedroom 2 bath casa in Vista Del Lago, about 5 miles east of the town of Chapala, which is located on the largest lake in Mexico, Lago de Chapala, and about 30 miles south of Guadalajara, Mexico's 2nd largest city.





and here are some of the interior shots...plenty of room for guests, if you know what I mean.

My Discovery in Hot Springs

Well, it's been awhile since I posted anything on this Blog so here goes. As you may know, I have been on a somewhat extended vacation, since... oh about a year and a half ago actually. Anyway, for the last 2 months, I've been staying with the Drews of Columbus, Ohio, where I enjoyed my time with one Frederick E Drew and his sister Matilda too. Now, as my stay is at an end, I'm heading south to Mexico for awhile.

On my way down, however, I took a slight detour to visit Hot Springs, Arkansas, where after some searching around I was quite excited to find evidence of the original Frederick E Drew. (I really was excited!) This was, of course Frederick Elias Drew, Dad's grandfather, but I shall not bore you with the details...anymore than I already have, that is. I hope to post more pictures in the near future, maybe some you'll even find exciting.

PieFace

Just wanted to share . Lori works at an Assisted Living facility in Lacey and they were having a fun-filled day, which included allowing the clients to throw pies (or something) at the manager. Larry donated the background.

Summer.

Maddy relaxing on a stump. July 09.

Maddy walking Rex. July 09.

Most everyone who attended.

Adorable cake that my boss and I made.

Maddy turns 2! Party. :) May 09.

More Gunner Pictures

Gunner's 2 month picture.

LIL' MAN ISN'T SO LITTLE ANYMORE

For those of you who didn't hear, I got a call from my boss two days before I came back from maternity leave to tell me that I was getting bumped out of my position by a more senior employee whose position had been eliminated. I prayed and searched hard and was offered a new position as Regional Business Manager for DSHS Home & Community Services. I began my job job on July 16th and so far I LOVE IT. I think my getting bumped was a blessing in disguise.

So now that I am employeed and able to afford it :-) we went and got Gunner's pictures and our first family pictures done this last Saturday.

So...since I'm behind in my picture posting here is a few to catch everyone up. He is 4 1/2 months.

Wow, is it almost August. So much fun we have had. been camping a lot. I had more surgery on my foot 2 weeks before school got out. I have to say it went WAY better than I though it could have ever thought. Walking very well with some stiffness, and soreness. Trying to still control the swelling. Today was my first day back to work in 2 months. Still at limited work, and only 20 hrs a week. Just a start to get me going. This weekend since it was going to be hot we decided to take a long drive and go to Whidby Island. On our tour we went to Fort Casey. The kids loved it. They ran and climed till they couldn't walk anymore. We also went through deception pass. Walked the bridge and then we went to the State Park and walked the beach. This picture is at the top of the bridge. Kids getting so big. Wendy is 8 and starting 3rd grade. Matthew will be 6 in August and starting 1s grade. They are so excited. Kinda torn loving Summer break but wanting to see who there new teachers will be. Garden is huge thanks to Mom. Got veggies, anyone want some. A baby fawn and her mom decided to visit us in our front driveway. Wow what a blessing it is to live in the country. Kids love to be out in the boat. So this is the Dietzman summer so far. Oh yea, and we also got a new dog. She has been the best dog ever. Spent many hours in bed with me helping me heal. She is a smooth fox terrier. With a really long nose.