Update...

Sometimes I'm left wondering what on earth I have to write about. I know you think I'm full of a lot of hot air, but life comes at me in pictures, not in words so sometimes it's hard to put it out there.

I'll start by saying a lot has come up in the last couple of weeks! The same week we announced we made an offer on a house, Geoff told us that he and Danelle were expecting their first child, Mary was graduating from college and dad had an irregular checkup.

Since then, God has still orchestrated our house buying, (we got to meet the daughter of the owner and her husband and hung out with them for 4 hours helping them with cleaning out the house...we listened to stories and bonded in a way that most new home owners never get to experience. Mr. Moyer was a sports radio personality over here for years, and Mrs. Moyer was a cartoonist for WB in Cali. We really enjoyed getting to know Carol and Phillip and have invited them back to the house when they come for a visit in August with Mrs. Moyer). We are closing on the house a week early!!! Next Wednesday (6/18) we will be proud first-time home owners!

Geoff and Danelle are taking care of their little bean, who we fondly refer to as G.D. :) We're trying to convince them that they should come over for the 4th since the rest of us sibs are going to be here together...it would be so much fun!!! Alas, with Geoff's 4 jobs and Danelles full time gig (yay!), we'll take them when we can get them!

Mary and Quinn are successfully adventuring across the country with their GPS which has come in handy. I'm thankful for safe travels! Can't wait to see more pictures!

And Dad is learning more and more about prostate cancer and the various treatments. Thankfully his case is only moderate and there is time to decide on the best course. I'm also thankful that he's decided to keep us all informed about what's going on. it's a lot less scary to know. It also means that Geoff and Sean should be more proactive...all us McLachlan kids should, cancer is so rampant in our family.

About a week ago (?) dad was over for Mo's heptathalon so the fam had dinner at Matt's house. Here are a few pics from that night. (Gee, Tess doesn't look at all natural with that huge camera, does she? She's already got a great eye.) :)

Dave and I have a wedding in Hartline this weekend and then we'll head to Spokane for a quick visit and dinner at Nonnie and Papa's. Let's hope my cold dries up in the next 24 hours!!!