Alaska

Shawn went to Alaska for nine days during the first part of September. Shawn's mom gave Shawn's dad the trip for his 60th birthday, and of course Shawn had to go along to show his dad the ropes! They had a great time, but the only part of the trip I remember him telling me about is when he accidentally let my FAVORITE camera get wet and ruined in the river. I'm glad the SD card survived, but my poor camera! Oh, and then I heard a story about Shawn falling into the river then running around in his garments or something? I guess that got quite a laugh. Oh, and one more thing I remember - he didn't call us the entire time he was gone because he claims a bear ate through the phone line at the lodge and they didn't get cell service. Hmmm, still don't know if I believe that story! Here are a few pictures of the trip:

Shawn, Bryan, and our neighbors Jody and Jeremy Deamer

Bry

Shawn

Anyway, right after Shawn left Chance said to me, "Mom, I feel bad for you." "Why?" I answered. I was hoping he'd say something like "Because you're pregnant and can barely move" or "Because you have to take care of us all by yourself." But instead he said, "Because Dad's not here for a whole week and you don't like to cook." I laughed and said, "Yeah, you should feel bad for me." Chance then provides his solution, "I guess we should go live at Grandma April's (Shawn's mom) for the week so we can eat." Then he pauses and adds, "Well, you are good at making breakfast food. Like cereal."