Gosh!

Boy a lot has happened since I last wrote!
We lost a chicken, husband thinks it was an owl. We found her headless body in the yard and the other little red hens were hiding under the coop. Now they are freaked out and won't come out of the coop to free range. I'm a little worried about them. I would like to push them out and lock the door, but then my white ones can't come in to lay eggs.
We got a new little Labrador puppy! She's soooooo cute and smart! Although she's not smart in the potty training department. But she's already learned "sit", "touch", and "leave it!" Her name is Bailey.
I am so lucky! I was hired at a nearby school to be a paraprofessional! I will be working in the first grade with an autistic student. I just know this is going to be a wonderful opportunity and experience!
Jacob is doing well on his mission, he's already worn through two pairs of shoes! YIKES! So grandpa helped us out by getting him set up with some new shoes from a place that gives them a 2 year wear guarantee. They worked with a shoe manufacturer to make a shoe that should stand up to the rigors of a two year mission. If they wear out, we send them a picture and he gets a new pair that week! I love that idea! If anyone is interested in them, they came from missionarymall.com.
This is the last week of summer break! Joel is taking two of the kids backpacking on his annual trip to the Superior Trail. Jaeden is excited for her first hike! She's been waiting for two years for this! She's been wearing around her hiking shoes, breaking them in. I hope the bear spray is still loaded and good to go! *chews on nails nervously* I was hoping hubby would have his conceal/carry permit by now so he could bring his 9mm, but this year's finances have not had that in the cards. So let's just hope the bears stay away and they have a beautiful, fun filled hike!
Today we are going to be close to 100 degrees and it's very humid. Just oppressing!  They say we are in a drought, so I need to pay special attention to our vegetable garden and my herbs on the porch. It's going to be in the 90s all week. Nothing like a good heat wave to end a chilly summer! :)