I must say that Anna wasn’t too impressed. It’s hard to explain to her the memories associated with things that are no longer there. Most of the buildings are still there, but most of the businesses are long gone. The park isn’t as cool as I remember it. They have put in too many child safe (read: crappy) things.

Oh well, all things change except God who is always good. The one constant in our lives that we can count on.

So lets check the scoreboard:

1. Anna, still coughing but otherwise ok.
2. Becky, down for the count.
3. Desi, root canal girl, whining more than usual.
4. Me, well I’m just me!

I have been playing nurse so long now I almost feel like I should be wearing some nice squeaky shoes and waking people up to take sleeping pills!

The fall colors are starting to come out and I need to get out there and capture some of it. I also need to get out there and do a shoot with Anna, not only of her but with her. She really loves wielding a camera almost as much as she loves being in front of one.

I am thankfully, completely over my bronchitis now and all I can say is good riddance to it! That was one of the major factors in my not getting outside to take any photos, that and the unbearable heat. Now it is cooling off outside and I am feeling pretty much normal for me, I have to get out.

I used to walk around my neighborhood at night because it was so quiet. Now I will only go out in the daylight. Not because I am scared of the dark. no but I am pretty sure I heard the deliverance theme song coming from the pickup of the guy down the road.

I don’t want to have to squeal like a piggy!

I haven’t been out to take any photos this has been a pretty hectic two weeks. One kid starting volleyball practice and one starting a new school. Desi is playing volleyball again this year, they have started practicing even though school doesn’t start till September 1. Anna started a new school last week, it was very traumatic, for me. I would have rather home schooled her so I would have company throughout the day. It is a good school at least, Christian bible based teaching. Once both girls are in school I will have no excuse for not getting out and taking some new photos.

I have lots of things on my mind that I would like to post about but it took me two hours to get this stupid laptop updated and ready to post. I am waiting for the screen to blackout again. Usually happens after a few hours. I need a new one but it isn’t in the cards for awhile.

That said, I haven’t done much in the way of photos other than the lightning photos the other day. I hope to remedy that very soon. The fair is coming up and I still haven’t decided on what I want to shoot and enter for that. I may just do some more portraits as those seem to go over the best.

OK, going to sleep now, yeah right.

On the non whining front, the weather has been beautiful here lately, hot but still very nice. We’ve not had any real good storms, which is disappointing, but I guess I will survive. Maybe next season I can take a trip to Kansas to chase for a week, maybe not though.

Anna and I have been riding our bikes lately and Becky is ready to start walking again. Between the two of them, they are going to kill me.

Time for some serious Bible study, see ya!

Anna loves to ride bikes, I used to love to ride bikes. Anna wants me to ride with her, I want to cry after going two blocks. I have to plan our rides so that I have opportunities to rest and it has to keep her entertained while I recuperate. Thank God for the retention pond full of fish and geese.

Desiree is happy to just sit around and read all day, as long as the book has something to do with vampires. Twilight has really ruined vampires for me. I used to think they were cool when they started to smoke and then explode in sunlight, now they just sparkle, STUPID!

We have all had input on meals. Yes our meals have not been the healthiest fare at times, but we are trying and hey, it’s only for a week. Desi picked and cooked the meal Wednesday night, her choice was chicken sausage and fried cucumbers. Quite a surprise for me. I had tried fried pickles before and loved them, fried cukes was a first. Surprisingly we all liked them, even Anna, once she doctored them with ketchup.

Anna wants stir fry Thursday night. She wants to help cook it too. I have a feeling this is going to be a learning experience for both of us. Stay tuned to find out!

I still haven’t heard anything about my disability. I am starting to worry that I have a long wait on my hands. It has already been a painfully long process and I am hoping it will be over soon.

My Crohn’s has been acting up lately. Lots of pain and a few of the other more delightful symptoms have been in full force. I am still on the fence about using the immunosuppressant, I just don’t think it’s a good idea to suppress my immune system, considering how often I get ill, it could be a big problem.

As usual, my depression isn’t getting any better either. I am afraid they will just keep throwing more medications at it till I am taking my body weight in pills each morning. I had several panic attacks last week, way more than usual, not sure why or what that might mean but at this point all I can say is oh well.

I think this blog has just become a place that I can go to and complain about my life. Maybe someday soon I will get back to posting photos. Anna and I have been trying to take bike rides as much as possible. I am severely out of shape so we are having to take it slow at first. It makes her happy and it gets me out of the house with my camera along for the ride. There are a few interesting things around the neighborhood to photograph. It takes me a few minutes to catch my breath before I can release the shutter though, otherwise the shot is just a blurry mess.

Alright, done, see ya!