Doane Family Camp Out

Last weekend we went camping at the Sunrise P Ranch in Rupert, Idaho. We had an amazing time! It was Jocelyn's first time camping and I thought she did pretty good :). The ranch was wonderful, right on the river with a huge water slide, plenty of sleeping space, a log roll and playground... absolutely beautiful. We played volleyball, went on a wagon ride, enjoyed fabulous cooking, and most people even sang karaoke.
I am so thankful that Jocelyn gets to grow up with all her aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents close by. I really missed that growing up and I am glad Jocelyn will get to know and experience what being part of a big family means.

Life update

It's been a while since I have posted - it is amazing fast life goes by when you get busy!

This morning Matt, Jocelyn and I, along with the dogs, participated in our first 5k. I am so proud of us! We finished it and weren't last, in fact I think we were in the middle of the pack somewhere. This is huge for Matt who was having trouble even walking a couple months ago.

We also started taking classes last week to become foster parents. This is something both of us have always wanted to do and although it will still be six months or so until we get a child, at least we have started the process. There are so many children in need of a home and we are excited to be able to be in a place in our lives where we can help.

Although I have been anxiously awaiting summer, I was not excited to have to go through another one with no air conditioning in the house - and as of Monday we won't have to! Woohoo! After all these years living without it I am so stinkin' excited that we are not going to gave to spend the entire summer being uncomfortable at home.

Jocelyn is getting bigger all the time. She is starting to talk more and we are at the point in potty training where she is telling us right after she goes (sigh) but there are a few times a week she gets it right and that is so thrilling!

All in all we have been feeling extremely blessed lately. Everyone is happy and healthy, what more can you ask for?