Today was beautiful

Today we all went to the river to spend time along its gracious shore. And, it was very nice. The wind was strong, but Mark still caught 2 catfish, and than there all the other nibbles he probably had but didn't know about because of the wind on his lines. The kids and I went for a walk along the beat-up road and saw so many neat birds and heard the music of crickets and wind through the cottonwoods. They found ALL the mud puddles along the road and had to test out each ones' depth and 'stickiness'. We found a neat little bend in the river that enabled the kids to play in the shallow water and build a dam that later turned into a "hottub"; as they soon discovered that the sun heats up shallow water. :) Meanwhile I sat up on shore intent on reading a book, but ended up engrossed on watching the ants. Whoever said ants are smart must not have been talking about the ones I toyed with today. They were dumb.

Later when we got back home I managed to get a couple hours of free time and went biking/running. I think I may have done a total of 10 miles; 6-8 biking and 3-4 running. I had to keep the mantra in my head,"Consistentcy. Consistentcy." Just so I could run farther. Than I get a note from Lee that mentions that her and Cin are willing to do the Run-Off-either as a team or as competitors. Hmmm...I think I'd have fun competing. Though I know they'd both leave me praying to their dust, and taking me to a restaurant where they'll order steak and lobster. :) Actually, if they choose a McMenamins for the dinner-I'll GLADLY pay, if I am the loser. (chuckling)

I finally got the Dept of Education's letter that states I no longer owe money and now qualify for aid again. So, now BSC will release my transcripts and so I should know if I am a qualified OSU student within about three weeks. If I don't get in I'll just go to BSC fall term and try again for their spring term.

This note to Mario...I do not have Apple Mac. I could not open the video that I bet was absolutely ADORABLE. I ask Natalie every day, but I am thinking...if you can wait we'll be there in a little over three weeks and than you can see her in person. Would that be okay? Meanwhile, I'll keep trying. Oh, one day she did have it on but when I got the camera she ran and cried that she didn't want her pic taken. Bugger-butt.

Love you all!

Liz