Sarah is attempting to use a single ski, but she and I are both still unsuccessful at this. However, today we did have a big success as Joel got up on water skies for the first time ever!

Sarah is showing Joel how to do tricks.

I have to admit that Sarah and Mom hold the current team record for longest ride on Mable without falling off...

Sarah is showing Joel how to water ski.

The two most beautiful and brave women I have ever met!

Joel and his dad Dave getting ready to test their strength on Mable.

Joel and me on Big Mable.

the weekend is over already

Sundays are always bittersweet. It is a wonderful day to relax and spend time with family and friends, but I always have the thought of Monday in the back of my mind.
It was a great day. Seth and I spent all morning and early afternoon on the boat with his family and Joel's family. We went tubing and water skiing. It was a nice hot day, perfect for the lake. Joel is looking for a job in Goshen and we are excited about the idea of him moving back home. Seth is going to see if there are any openings at the Juvenille Detention Center. Joel also said he might be interested in an apartment in our building. It would be great to have him around again!
I spent the evening with my family then. My sister made a quick trip home for the weekend. We ate lunch yesterday at her favorite restaurant, El Camino, and had the Chief ice cream tonight along with Mom's homemade pizza! Yum Yum. It is always good to see her. She is getting ready to move into a new condo in the middle of September. I am excited about seeing her new place, but it sure would be nice if she would move back home too. Tennessee is too far away.
Well time to get ready for a new work week. I'm getting old, its already time for bed and its only a little after 9pm!
Sarah

what a weekend

What a good weekend, and it is only Saturday! My tennis team had its first match today... a doubles tournament. We placed 2nd and I was really pleased with how well everyone played. It is strange just watching. I never realized all the emotions my parents must have felt when they watched me play matches. I agonized over points and had nervous energy for about 6 straight hours. I was exhausted by the end of the tournament and all I did was watch!
Joel is home this weekend. Its always good to see him when he comes home to visit. We are going out on the boat tomorrow with Seth's family and Joel's family. It should be a lot of fun. The weather has been hot and sticky...perfect for the boat. Seth and I love skiing and are workingon using just one ski. No luck so far, maybe tomorrow though.
The weekends are such a nice change from the pace of the work week. I wish I could have a full week of weekends, but I guess I wouldn't appreciate the weekends if I didn't experience the work week as well.
Sarah

Too soon parted.

I am saddened to report that Shelby passed into the next life this morning. We tried our best, but could not beat the insurmountable odds.

At lease he died warm and well fed.

A new addition to the family!

Yes, it is true. Shelby has become a part of the Yoder household until Death Do Us Part (or he is ready to be out on his own, which ever comes first)

Here is a picture of our dearest Shelby:



Now, this picture begs the question...what exactly is Shelby? Hm...we don't really know. Maybe a possum? Maybe a Rat? Maybe a large, flightless bat. Who knows!

Shelby became a part of this family this afternoon. I was out mowing the lawn, when I saw a small squirming figure on the ground. Thinking I would do the noble thing , I got a sharp tool and went out to end the young one's suffering. However, I did not have the heart. Thoughts of a frightened mother somewhere in the trees, and the slight chance that she may come back for her lost baby stayed my hand.

When Sarah returned from work a few hours later, I made the mistake (?) of taking Sarah out to check on the young animal. It was still there, and still alive. To make a long story short, we could not leave the poor baby to die. So, we brought it in.

Now the question is, what do we do with it if by some miracle it happens to live? Well...um...we will deal with that if it happens.

Seth

no school for us

It's been a good weekend for Seth and me. After both having fairly busy weeks, we were able to have a nice relaxing weekend together. The last three weeks have been a huge transition for me. I started my new job at Bethany during the first week of August and tennis practice started at the college last Wednesday. I am excited about the girls on the tennis team this fall. I think we should have another successful season! I hope we can do at least as well as last season, if not better! Going to practices in the afternoons has been a nice way for me to unwind at the end of a work day too. Goshen College students began moving into the dorms last week and it was strange to think that I am not starting school in a few days. This is the first fall in 16 years that I haven't gone back to school. It sure is nice not to be thinking about starting new classes. I will not miss all of the textbook reading and assignments.
Well Seth and I are heading over to Middlebury to spend some time with his family. Yeah! Popcorn and cards!

Sarah

To blog or not to blog...?

Greetings everyone!

I will get straight to the point. Two of our friends recently started a blog to help keep friends and family updated on news and events in their lives. I thought this was a great idea, ran it by Sarah, and we decided to do the same.

It will be a big commitment, but we will do our best to keep things updated and as interesting as our life allows. I am going to keep working on getting things set up, and we will make a more extensive post tomorrow.

Seth