Update: This Just in . . . Or Maybe Not Just

I just got an unexpected and very welcome call from my good friend Megan this afternoon. She informed me that I am a very poor blogger as of late. I do admit that I haven't been up to speed this summer with all of our comings and goings. And, do be honest, there have been little of both comings and goings, but I will convey it to you.
We are in Tacoma Washington still, and about half the way through our rotation here. Bryce has had mixed feelings about the program. He really enjoys all the people that he has been working with and he likes the facilities, he just hasn't been quite as busy as he would like. Not that he doesn't like a good amount of down time now and then, he just feels like he has a little too much of it. He is home quite often and I fear I am very little entertainment. He is learning and getting closer to the end every day. He heads off to Colorado in October and he seems to be excited about that.
Now, I have been doing a little, and trying to keep myself busy. My sister Emily just had a baby and before the baby came I tried to help her out as much as I could. I've tried to help with her kids and her housework while she was dead on her feet and minutes from delivery. She is onloy 45 minutes from Tacoma in Bellvue and it has been a lifesaver to have her here. Her and her kids have saved me from ultimate boredom and depression many a time. Now she has a new baby and my Mom is here helping her get back on her feet again. I love to see them both as often as I can.
We also have relatives in Redmond. Bryce's Aunt Laree and Uncle Roger are there and they have had us up to dinner twice now and have invited us again this weekend. It is so enjoyable for me to get to know Bryce's extented family. The Jolleys are always so friendly and welcoming. I love them already very much. I also met his Uncle Bryan last weekend and again am not surprised at how warm and loving all the Jolleys are.
Over the 4th we were able to go to Idaho. It was wonderful. We boated, went rock climbing, had bbq's, watched fireworks, and had a great time. We love going to Shelley and seeing the family. We were lucky this time that we were able to see Steve and Chelsea and their kids. Sometimes we miss seeing them, and itwas so wonderful to see them. My little niece and nephew are quite the most adorable kids ever.
Washington is very beautiful, but it seems be city afer city and I find myself longing for the wide open spaces of the plains. I'm sure I could get used to it here, but I feel a bit congested and closterphobic.
Bryce is my iron rod. He keeps me happy and keeps my mind off of the coming months. I really am quite nervous. Bryce keeps me laughing, which really is the best medicine. I feel so much better after a good laugh, and Bryce is full of ways to get it out of me. I love him for that among many other things.