We were excited to get our camper out and start our camping season. We stayed at Washington State Park in DeSoto. We had great weather on Saturday. Sunday when we were packing up it started raining, but it wasn't bad. We ventured out to Elephant Rocks, Taum Sauk State Park, and Pilot Knob Civil War Battlefield. Shayne's buddy Jacob went with us. We had a great time. Jeff, Jacob, and Shayne at Elephant Rocks

Civil War Battlefield

Shayne, Connie, and Jacob on the look out tower at Taum Sauk

The lookout tower. Lots of stairs to climb and a lot of strong wind. Shayne and I didn't like it....he's afraid of heights.

A little bragging

Shayne got straight A's this grading period!!! I'm amazed and very proud. Great job Bubby!!

Before and After

NEED I SAY MORE??!!!!!

EMT

I'm proud to announce that Jeff is officially now an EMT. He finished his class, did clinicals, passed a State and National test and received his OFFICIAL EMT LICENSE in the mail yesterday. He's still got lots of schooling ahead of him but is very excited to have this hump of his life crossed. He's hoping now to get on part time somewhere to get some experience and use his skills. I know he'll be great.
Next step, paramedic school and fire academy. Keep him in your prayers as he works hard to reach his dream.
Great job honey!! I love you!!