Summer Fun

Katie's birthday is July 15th and for a "present" her brothers and her dad got the day before off and we went to our old stomping grounds, Bolsa Chica Beach. We spent the day and all 4 brothers came! Plus, a couple girlfriends. We played in the surf, they built a sand castle, we sat around a fire and made s'mores. It was a great day!

We were able to talk with Nana (my mom) to make sure she was doing OK before we headed out to the shore. It was the best thing we could do for our family in light of the latest stress we've experienced!

The weather was perfect and the company was awesome!

Summer BLAHS

I was really good about posting for awhile, but I've slacked off. So, if you want to see my photos, here's my flickr address: http://www.flickr.com/photos/summersfire/ I do keep that updated with the latest photos.

Current happenings in our household: Nana (my mom) had a stroke on July 9th, while Stan and I were out celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. She had never changed her health care to Kern County, so once the docs were sure that she was stable, they moved her back to LA County. Such joy..... NOT. Now we're 140 miles from her and do our best to visit twice a week. She is closer to two of my sons, and they're doing their best to fill in the gap, so to speak. Nana is eating well but she has limited mobility due to left side paralysis. The prognosis is favorable for her to walk again, but they're not sure about the usage of her left arm. Her spirits are pretty good and she has a nice, friendly roommate. I'm glad that she's in good hands. I just wish that she was closer!

Because of this, we had to postpone a trip to Wyoming to visit the Hoggan's. Wahhhhhh!!! (I'm pouting). But I know we need to be here in California for now. We are realistic enough to know that (with my mom) this could be the shape of things to come. Our prayer is that we get everything in order before the next stroke hits.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer. As usual for the Thompson household, our summer is crazy-busy.

Much love to our friends!