Cub scout camp

I forgot to mention that Merrit and I went to scout camp this passed Friday and Saturday. It was a scout camp, but we invited families to come so we could slide through the loop hole that the church has about cub scouts having overnights. We went to an Oakland county park by Clarkston. It was pretty nice. We had rain Friday night for about an hour. It wasn't too hard of a rain so it didn't get any of our gear wet. Merrit had a blast, like I knew he would. I had an O.K. time. I don't really like camping and the weather was pretty hot and sticky on Saturday so that made it worse. I would've sent Charlie but I'm still the Welbos leader for our ward so I kind of felt obligated to go. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures so I'll have to try to get some from the cub scout leader. She tooks lots (she's better than me).

So I was at church yesterday and was talking to a sister in our ward who is a professor at U of M Flint. I just asked her, in passing, when her classes were going to begin. She said that it was this coming Wednesday. That blew my mind because, although I've been officially accepted to U of M, I haven't signed up for any classes yet. So I took myself to campus today and jumped through all the hoops I needed in order to get signed up for two online classes. I am so thankful that I was even able to get in them being that is sooooo late to be signing up for classes. I had to get an override for one of the classes, but it worked out. I really wanted online classes because I don't know if Charlie will be home during the day or not (I really still hope he gets a job and won't be). I know I won't be able to get my whole bachelors degree off campus, but I'd like to take as many classes that way as I can. It just makes things easier for my kids. It was interesting going to U of M campus. I've never been there and had no idea where to go or what I needed to do. It was almost like I had just graduated high school again, at least I felt that way. I'm glad to have that over with. Now I just have to get financial aid squared away so I can see if I'll need loans and how much I might need.

The kids start school on Sept. 2nd (which is when I thought my classes would start, I just assumed). They are excited. Charlie and I blocked out today, tomorrow and Wednesday so we could do a little family vacation before school starts. Because I had to sign up for classes today we didn't get to do exactly what we had planned, but we went up to Birch Run and Frankenmuth for the afternoon and evening and did some fun stuff. They have an indoor mirror maze that we did. It was neat and very confusing, but I'm not sure it was worth the money we paid. Then we walked around downtown Frankenmuth for a bit. What a cute little town. There is a flat-bottom river boat there that goes a ways down the Cass River. The captain does a little tour and history of the town. It takes about 50 minutes. We did that. Everyone but Lexi thought it was neat. Then we got a quick bite to eat and went to see the movie Fly Me To The Moon. It's a computer animated movie that is totally in 3D. It was neat to watch, but the story line was not all that amazing (it is a kids' movie though). We had fun and hope to do some more tomorrow. We originally had planned on going to the COSI museum in Columbus. We decided not to to save gas money and we wanted to be a little closer to home just in case Charlie was called for an interview. He put in an app for a job at Corunna and one at Chesaning. We hope they call this week. So we think we're going to do Potter Park Zoo in Lansing tomorrow and maybe even Binder Zoo in Battle Creek too. We'll see how the day plays out. Here are some pictures of us on the boat in Frankenmuth.

Our famliy's new edition

No, we aren't expecting a baby, but we have added to our family. They are called velveteen lops and we bought them last weekend. The kids just adore them and I'm afraid they run the risk of being loved to death.

Charlie built them their hutch. They are sisters. The one on the left is named Bell and the other is May. They look very much alike, but Bell has more white on her shoulders and May's white stripe on her forhead is longer than Bell's. Makayla got to name May. She's wanted a girl bunny named May for several months now (because May is her birth month). I got to name the other one. We think some day we might get enough for all our kids to have their own bunny. But we wanted to start out with only two until we get the hang of taking care of them.

Another Fun Weekend

On Saturday I went to Lagoon with a bunch of friends from the ward. Lagoon is like Michigan Adventure, so I had a lot of fun, but it isn't Cedar Point. We got there at 5 pm because after that it is 2 for 1 price and we stayed until 11 when the park closed. The first ride we went on was Rattle Snake Rapids and everyone got really wet except for me, and I was okay with that. Everyone thought that I should have gotten more wet so there were about 5 people who were trying to give me hugs and get me more wet, but they did not succeed to well. We rode most of the coasters and had a real good time.

Jaxson time

Here is Jaxson helping Daddy with the lawn. Jaxson has an extreme fascination with the lawn mowers!

Happy Birthday Chelsea

Yesterday was Chelsea's 5th birthday. I can't believe it! She's so excited to go to kindergarten in the fall (and I'm excited for her to go too).

Weekend Fun

I had a good time this weekend! On Saturday the apartment complex had a summer shindig, and it was actually a lot of fun. There was pizza there and dancing and swimming. I was kind of making a fool of myself while dancing, but it was a good time. I also had a sleepover that night with my friends Lexee and Ambrey, I love those girls! Church was good today. I spent time getting to know some people in the ward better at break the fast today and last night at the shindig.

Happy Birthday tomorrow Makayla!!!!