Shilmans Up North: September 2010

How can it be Fall? The trees are at their peak color right now, I'm hoping to get some pictures of the beautiful colors this weekend to post.

Sam is growing up so fast! He is so good natured, and we enjoy every second with him. He is starting to talk and picks up new words every day. Here are a few of his favorite phrases (typed phonetically for a more accurate description) "Opper, Hee-0h!" (Copper Heal!) That happens to be my favorite! "OPPER! BAH DOH!!! (COPPER, BAD DOG!) "Brush teess" (Brush teeth) "Owsigh" (out side) "Yite" (light). "Poh-co-en" (popcorn). And many more! I just can't get enough, I could listen to him talk for hours - such a sweet voice!

Blink Optometry has been up and running for about 6 weeks. Things are going well, Nick is happy, and I am so proud of him. He will no longer be employed by TP and Associates in Lens Crafters as of October 1st - so it is going to be quite an adjustment for us, but one that we will gladly take on. He had the local news center at the office on Monday to tape the first TV commercial. And He is planning an Grand Opening with a "trunk" show for October 12th. Exciting times!

Life is Good - we have so many things to be thankful for!

A few quick pictures I took of Sam and Lake Superior in the background.

Throwing rocks in the water.

Sam and I took a quick trip back to ND to visit family. We picked up Grandma z along the way so she could spend time with her sister and family on the farm in McCluskey.

We had a great time. The weather wasn't the best though, I think it should be against the rules of nature to have snow in September!

Sam with his corn dog at the Bismarck street fair - it was cold!