Acadia's got Braces

Well, it's been a long time waiting, but Acadia finally has her braces on. If you look closely, you can see them. She chose red ones so they might conceal any bleeding she might have. Smart thinkin' I guess. Just finished her first meal - soup and steamed broccoli. No problems eating, and no food in the braces. She's adjusting to this new feeling of stuff in the mouth, and looks just like any other teenager with braces. In fact, it feels as those she's had them forever. I guess it's just so common to see kids with braces these days.

Getting ready for Yaak Wilderness Fest

got the van half packed, Heather shows up tomorrow, and Nicolas is coming with. Practice your French! Keep tuned for some pics of our sure to be awesome time

Hey DAD!

i love you, and im typing this correctly.

Henna Hands

Reva's excited about her performance today. She's looking good in all her garb (pics to come) but wanted to show off her "henna hands" See ya all there!

End of the day - Ram pump

Well, you never really seem to get to the things you thought you might in a day. Grandma's deck is on hold while we fix the water system. Looks like we've got it up and running well finally. I learned a lot about the inner workings, and we're trying out some new ideas on the inner diaphram so we hopefully won't have to charge it with air as frequently. Still, all in all after 5+ years of operation, I'm definitely sold on ram pumps as a way to move moving water up hill.

Cool Fire Shot

Took this picture in sepia mode. It came out kinda cool, I think.

Monday Morning Coffee Time

Lovin' my new chaise lounge out sittin' in the morning sun. Thanks familiy for the BD gift! Mondays after a class weekend are slow starters. Especially with the great weather we've been having. Eventually I've got to get myself going here and get to working on g-ma's deck, so she can be out enjoying the weather as I'm doing. Love projects that make other's lives better. Guess that's why I love teaching - making lives better. Like the waves created by a drop of rain in the ocean, the far reaching effects of influencing a young person's life will ultimately effect many. Whoo, I don't know if it's really that heavy. I don't think I could handle the pressure. Anyhow, I do enjoy the smiling faces and friendly greatings from students in town. Life is good.

On an additional note: I'm so proud of "my girls" I love them both (differently of course) they both add much to my life. Guiding a young person's life is a challenge - thanks for helpin'.

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Boy, oh boy, could a fella spend some time messing around with this stuff.