Summer 2013!

I realize (once again) it's been a long time since my last update. Our focus this summer was on Danny's continued recovery. His body battled a long time trying to accept his new colon. After months of cramping, weight loss, no appetite, dizzy and fainting spells, and many sleepless nights, we have finally turned a corner in this process. Nearly 5 months post surgery, and he is starting to feel "normal" again! It could take his body up to a year or two post-op to fully adapt to his new plumbing and for his j-pouch to learn its new job - functioning as a colon should. In the meantime, we're happy he's come this far and his body is accepting his new colon and he actually feels good! Hallelujah. Thank God!!

Don't worry though - we still had some fun this summer! Here's a quick recap of the last 4 1/2 months through photos...

We went to several vintage car shows...

The boys got crafty and inspired...

and made their own replicas...

Ty and I went berry picking at Olson Farms...

And made our first batch of strawberry jam ever...

Father's Day! Danny had to work so we took him a "Best Friend" cheesecake.

4th of July - complete with the annual parade in Monmouth, OR...

Fireworks at my mom's later that evening...

We made furry friends on our evening walks. Meet Nelson...

And Mattie...

Movie in the park!

Danny turned 40!! I did not have an actual picture of him on his birthday, oops!

We made it to the Oregon State Fair! The petting zoo was our favorite!! This is Ty's "Mama Llama" face, haha :)



First Day of 5th Grade!

Seaside weekend get-away! (And another car show)...


Inn on the Prom in Seaside, OR. We highly recommend it - so cute, quaint, and central! I would say it's the best-kept property in town and right on the boardwalk!


I'm already working on another update for Fall. We are starting a new chapter in the Johnston book! Stay tuned.