Grandma and Grandpa Mecham come to visit

We spent Saturday at Silver Lake with Grandma and Grandpa Mecham. Justin was paddled around the lake by Zac and Christian. As was Grandma by Nathan and Grandpa. We also had a row boat that everyone took a turn at. We enjoyed a nice picnic while up there and were thankful that this was one of our days without rain. Grandma and Grandpa were here to enjoy church with us on Sunday also. Some of the other highlights of their visit were, Grandpa holding Zac up side down by his ankles, I don't think next time Grandpa will be able to do this as Zac is getting to big. Grandpa and Zac were best buddies with lots of tickling, and teasing done from both. We visited Fairway Cafe for dinner and pie (yummm) Along with the two pies we got for Grandpa's visit. Grandma has been working on a family history and genealogy book for Justin for a long time and had it finished and delivered it to him. I know that Justin will enjoy it and greatly appreciates all the hard work that she put into it.

Nathan has had a tuff week. It started with the windshield wiper motor going out in his car. Every car he has had as of late has had this problem. Thursday night a belt came off of it, at one point everyone was there to help him fix it. I left with the other boys, as it was getting late and Grandma and Grandpa went back to the hotel, Justin and Nate finally made it home with the car. Nathan was covered with grease and grime from head to toe when they got home. The belt managed to come off again on the way to work on Friday, that evening he took the alternator out and found out Saturday that it was toast, so he had to fix that...We are so glad he went to the Lake with us and enjoyed pie and ice cream for a break from the car dilemmas

Today at church I had to lead the music in sacrament meeting unexpectedly, as we are in a small branch we all have to pinch hit at times. I looked down to see Dad nodding off and it looked like Zac sitting next to him was doing the same. I went to give them a bad time afterwards to find out that Zac was reading and had the job of poking Grandpa if he started snoring or drooling :) Zac did a good job of keeping Grandpa in line. One week Justin had to help pass the sacrament and I was leading the music, Zac was sitting on the bench keeping it warm for Christian, and Justin. We are so proud of Christan and the way he preforms is duties as a deacon. Whether it is passing the sacrament or cleaning the building, he is always there to do what is asked. I got to go to relief society which was nice for a change as I am usually in primary. We had an excellent lesson about prayer and faith, it reminded me of a saying that you are suppose to pray like everything depends on the Lord and then work like it depends on you, while listening to the Lord.. I need to remember to do this now and always. I was very busy at work and will be going in early tomorrow to finish up what I couldn't get done.

We had some crazy weather lots of rain, and the snow level dropped to 6,000 ft. only 4" but you could see it from our house, the mountain looked very white. I am sure we will be seeing more of these days in the future.

Fair week

We have had a VERY busy week. The fair was this week, Christian and Zac went with their mom, Jennifer, on Monday to enjoy the exhibits, rides and the crashum up derby. Christian's favorite part of the fair was the derby, he especially liked it when the car burst into flame (he did assure me that the driver was fine). Zac loved the rides, there was a wind glider, where you went around and round really high like super man, on your stomach. Justin went with he boys on Saturday and enjoyed the push-up contest at the army display. I went to the fair twice with clients, enjoying the cows, and merri-go round.

Christian gave his first talk in sacrament meeting today. It was wonderful, he talked about a change of heart. We were all proud of him, he was quiet nervous but you couldn't tell. Christian wants everyone to know that he is awesome, because ahhh he just is :) and he does awesome things like, video games and stuff like that.

Zac's week had a visit to his mom's after a long week here, and had a fun time at the fair with her. And playing with his puppy, Lala. He is starting to read his Book of Mormon. He is looking forward for Grandma and Grandpa Mecham to come this coming week.

Nathan said he hasn't had much of a week, just work, fixing his CB in car, remembered to put the top on the car when it rains. He forgot a few weeks ago. Rumor has it he might be cleaning his room this week (before grandma gets here:)) He is looking forward to seeing Grandpa. He did pick up the Seshee piles outside, I had warned him that if he didn't he would not like where he found them.....I was thinking a bag full in his car.

I had a busy week as I mentioned I spent two days at the fair with clients. Friday was my last day working as a care giver. I am both happy and sad. I will miss my clients who I have taken care of for the past 4 years, but it is time to move on. I am happy as my live moves on to the next thing. I will be working for the dr. more and looking for more office work, while trying to get in and finish my last few class on my bachelors. My goal is to get all of the boxes off the front porch and unpack Justin and my room. I'[m also working on loosing a few more pounds, the ongoing struggle in my life.

Justin and I went to a party on Saturday at his friend's, John's, house. It was a good time he has one each year this year the theme was Japan. I took rice with fruit and terriaki chicken. It was nice to gust relax and enjoy each other, we took a walk on the beach and saw some good friends. I think that it is save to say that he was more nervous than Christian was about his talk. It was a little hot up here, and I had to tease him as he is from AZ and wants to move back there, but was complaining about our heat.

Welcome, about us:)

Hi and Welcome

We are new to the blogger scene, I, Melanie, must admit I've been dragging my feet on making one but have finally sir come and will happily blog away as all of our friends and families can keep up on what we are doing, and enjoy our ups and downs with us.

Our family consist of many people:

Justin working hard and keeping us all happy and smiling, with lots of trips to Edaleen (ice cream) and great jokes. Justin works at Whatcom Communtiy College as a custodian, where he has a lot of fun with the guys there, while the rest of us are sleeping. Justin is the branch mission leader, which we all love as we get to know all the missionaries as they come and go.

Melanie the cracker of the whip, cook, and scheduler keeper. Melanie will leave one of her jobs as working as a caregiver for people with disabilities on the 15th of Aug. She will continue working for Dr. C a few days a week and look for more receptionist work. Melanie is primary president, which she enjoys very much

Nathan, 19, is the frozen food manager at BGO (Bellingham Grocery Outlet), owner of the big white fluffy dog (Seshee), and into all things electronic

Elizabeth (Lizzy), 17, lives with her dad in Reno, is a Sr. this year, took a trip to Australia this summer, and makes us all proud with all she does. Lizzy works as a nanny for her other 3 little brothers

Alice, almost 16, wants to have a truck to drive, lives in Reno with her dad, is a Jr. this year, loves people, and likes to eat the ice cream that Justin gets at Edaleen:) Alice works at Cold Stone (we all wonder how she keeps from weighing a ton with her love of ice cream) and helps Lizzy as needed

Christian, 12, was just put in as deacon quorum pres., has just found a love for Scouts, and wants to get his Eagle.

Zachary (Zac Attach), 9, loves live and all it has to offer, is muchly attached to one of the new babies in the branch, has a smile the is infectious.

We hope this will help you know who we are and a little about us as you get to know us better and what we do.