Monday, September 8, 2008

Hehehe...I figured out how to post photos! This is Mount Rainer seen from a ferry off the Seattle coast. It is a large volcano; roughly 60 miles away from where the picture is taken. After seeing the destruction of Mount St. Helens, I can only imagine what's going to happen when this one blows it's top.

Whoo hoo Technology

This is it! The first official John and LeNell family blog. Now, if I just knew how to make it look cute! One of you computer literat peoples will have to show me someday.

School started August 25 for Alex and Andrew. Alex started 7th grade and is officially in Jr. High. Andrew started 4th grade. I feel so old now. Avery starts Kindergarten next year.

John will be made the deputy commander this winter. It sounds nice but just means more work (aaaaa paperwork!), longer hours and less time doing actual dentistry. At least it won't be forever. Maybe it will look good on a resume someday but it really doesn't have any perks.

I love this time of year! Less watering and less mowing of the lawn. Less weeding and planting (except bulbs of course). A/C and heat are both off, the days are warm and the nights cool enough for a quilt and it's still shorts weather! I don't have produce to can/freeze etc. so I've been baking a lot of bread lately. I'm hoping to get proficient at rolls in time for Thanksgiving. =)