The Book

Mark and I found this fun number and letter cardboard, picture book for Chad. Supposedly he loves it, but I've known Chad for being easily "convinced" to pose for pictures.

The Highlind Learning Center

On 1st and Vine in Cheney, Washington sat a red roofed learning center which provided care and education for over 30 children ages 2 weeks to 6 years, employed 8 teachers and put food on the table for the family of 6 who owned the center (the business not the building). Unfortunately on April 2nd the building owners closed the doors for unprecedented reasons giving all the employees two days notice that they were out of a job and all of the families that they had the weekend to find a new place to bring their children so they could go to work on Monday. I was unable to claim unemployment and am out of an income. Here are a few of the kids I had to say goodbye to.

Having fun in the gym

playing hide and seek

doing puzzles
and making friends.
When it is time to clean up
everybody helps

I sure miss these kids already, but I will not forget all they have taught me over the last 6months. I am glad I was able to spend at least that much time here with them.

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The Birthday Weekend

Mark and I have birthdays only one weekend apart and his and his nephew's, Chad, are on the same day. So to celebrate we took the 6 hour venture over to Aberdeen, Washington for a weekend of family. No big parties or anything, just an excuse to spend some time together.

The drive itself is beautifulLook Jen! Cabela's!! (I took that picture just for you and Sami)

but exhausting;
however, the dogs were stoked.Well, and to tell you the truth, I was pretty excited myself.
A trip to the beach was in order
and a yummy dinner
then just play time
and bed time
and before we knew it, it was go time.
THANKS for a lovely visit!

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