It's been a while! So much happens for us all the time and I just noticed it's been about 4 months since I updated the blog :D--we're a busy little family for sure!
This spring Pat and I have been diligently working in the yard. I started a vegetable garden that with "help" from the dogs has managed to grow into baby plants! I'm so excited to have delicious fresh foods in our fridge in a few months! Aliya has also been busy outdoors growing herbs and pumpkins for Halloween :D.
I officially started my internship with the Multnomah County Community Justice department in the ATYF (Assessment & Treatment for Youth & Families). I'll be doing mental health assessments and treatment planning and intervention for families who have youth in the juvenile justice system. It's been interesting so far and I can tell you that I am going to get EDUCATED in more ways than one!!! Here's to 15 months of un-paid labor! Woo hoo!!! I have decided to continue to work part time at my paid job, so pray for my sanity!
For Mother's Day weekend we went to Rockaway Beach with our families. Pat and I, Aliya, our dogs (Boots & Leo), my parents, Dusty, Charmayne, Pat's Mom, his sister Shawna and husband Barry, Evelyn, Barry's parents and Pat's Dad all spent the weekend playing in the sand, eating, drinking, and relaxing--It was amazing! Pat built a gi-normous campfire Saturday nigh and we could not get enough of the ocean, family and our time away! It was the first time our two families got to meet and spend time with one another and it was SO MUCH FUN--we are so blessed!
We are very glad that summer is almost here as we are all outside people. I love our little house but I would rather be out in the sun, playing with the dogs and my family if I have the choice. Aliya is finished with school June 11th and Pat has several "projects" to keep him occupied. My sister Maegan and niece have moved back to Portland, so I'm looking forward to some field trips to the pool and some serious Auntie time with Addie--Yesss!
Miracles & Blessings!!!
