Visiting Daddy

Audrie and I went up to Shelton yesterday. That way he could spend a little time with Audrie for her birthday. He was very glad to see her and she was glad to see him. Said he wasn't missing anymore of her birthdays. Guess time will tell on that.
He is pretty sure they will be sending him back to Cedar Creek. That would work out nicely for us. We would still be tearing up I-5, but it cuts about half an hour off the commute each way.
Myk got two pictures taken while we were there. There was some kind of mix-up so he was late coming in to visitation. They gave him the pictures for the mix-up. He sent one of them home for Ashlie and kept one. All the other pictures he had are sitting in property in Clark County.
So again we start the process of sending him pictures so he has something of Audrie while he waits.

Audrie's First Birthday

We had Audrie's first birthday party. We bbqed some burgers and had mac and cheese. Audrie wasn't interested in that food. Grandma Nita and Aunt Becky came over for cake. Audrie likes cake and frosting. Cassie was here all afternoon. We let her take care of diapers and the bath after cake. Audrie received some new toys, pajamas, clothes and a book. Adrianna loved the little people farm that Myk got Audrie. She insisted it was for her and tried a couple of times to take it home with her. She will just have to play with it here.

Back Up North

Myk had his hearing yesterday. He is heading back up to Shelton on Friday. Another inmate told him he would probably be sent back to Cedar Creek since that is where he came from. They are a good resource for information, unfortunately. His new release date is Feb. 26 or 28. He lost some of his good time. He learned that he needs some tools to make it out in the world and not just revert back to old habits when things upset him.
Audrie and I will be spending a good deal of time on I-5 visiting.

Of Course

So Myk lasted two and a half weeks in work release before he got himself transferred back to jail. Seems he failed a UA. As it was explained to me...he met Cassie and something transpired that made him upset. He reverted right back to old behaviors and ways of dealing with anger. Hence he failed the UA. My understanding is he will probably be sent back to Shelton and will lose a month off his good time. As I keep telling him....it was a choice and he better get himself some treatment so he has the tools to deal with stuff like that. He keeps apologizing to me. I keep telling him he didn't hurt me...he only hurt himself and Audrie.

Adrianna is Three Years-Old Now

We had family dinner for Adrianna this weekend. We had lasagna, salad, cantaloupe and garlic bread. We opted not to have cake because Adrianna has already had two birthday cakes and we are having cake Friday for Audrie and Papa. Adrianna received three shirts, a pair of mukluks (which are too big...bad Nana), kitty pajamas and a pair of cool boots. She wore the jammies and the boots home. She is such a little girl now. No trace of that baby and the toddler is almost all gone. She is mostly potty-trained. Boy time flies.

Zoo Trip

Tanya has been having migraines a lot lately. So Audrie and I took Adrianna for the day. We got a wild hair and went to the zoo. Neither girl had ever been. Adrianna was so excited to see all the animals. She said her favorite was the elephant. I was never sure what Audrie really saw. I know she saw the seals because we put her right in front of the glass that they were swimming by. Her eyes got really wide with wonder. We had a good day and the weather was great.

Myk Needs aVisit

So I am finally approved to visit Myk at the work center. Amazing the hoops we have to jump through. Anyway Audrie and I will be venturing down there soon. And Myk did get a job. It is telemarketing which is a crappy job. But it is a job. In the meantime he keeps looking for a better job. Funny how he is now doing the things he should have done a couple of years ago.
Funny little coincidence....I was at Fred Meyer's getting formula. When I came out there was a cop car sitting at the door. The car was running, but no cop in it. I walked to my car and as I turned around Eddie Spaghetti came out of the store. We waved at each other. He is the cop that Mom and I filed the report against Myk with. I talked to him on the phone quite a bit those first couple weeks. I liked him and it made me feel good that he waved at me. I have no idea if he remembered me or not or if he was just returning my wave.

October Already

I can't believe it is October already. Audrie turns one this month and Adrianna turns 3. Seems like just yesterday Adrianna was the baby playing at our house and now she is such a big girl.

The people at work got a tad crazy after rush was over. Must have been the relief of finally being done with the fall busy time.

Our garden pretty much sucked. We did eat some beans, corn and zucchini. Very sad. Hoping for a better year next year.

Doug broke up with his girlfriend. Sad. I'm sure there is a whole bunch to that story we didn't hear and I think that is all right.

Betty and Les are tearing down Grandma's house. So Dave has been salvaging bricks before the demolition. He is planning on using them for the patio we want in the yard so we can have a firepit.