Welcome Back to Work Mr. Hanes!!!

It has been 4 weeks ago, to the day, since Clint's back surgery and.....he is going back to work!

In the initial Dr. Visit, prior to his surgery, Clint was told that it would be approximately 4 - 6 weeks before he would be able to go back to work. I originally thought after 1 week he would be going crazy around the house, driving me, the kids, the dogs, cats, and even the fish crazy!

Unfortunately, the first two weeks post surgery were not as easy as we had hoped. I worried that it would take at least 6 weeks, if not more, to get back on his feet again. He was having terrible bouts with pain in his legs, due to the extensive work on the nerves, and he didn't seem to be making much progress. Amazingly enough ~ as soon as he started his physical therapy sessions he started feeling better, very fast! Now the 4 week mark has arrived.... and he has done it again ~ He has amazed me with his strength!

His first few weeks back to work will be 1/2 days which will be perfect to get him started again. I think that originally, the first 3 days back this week (Starting Tomorrow - Wed.) will exhaust him mentally and physically.

Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers ~ It has helped and will continue

to help with his next few months of healing.

Dinner with Oma, Omi & Opasan & the (Japan) Hanes Family

Wow, What a meal! Omi made the most delicious BBQ Ribs ~ They melted in your mouth.

Here are some pictures of the kids after they shucked the corn ~ Joe being the big boy scout that he is....decided that since he is going camping, with Uncle Greg and Aunt Kyoko, he needed to dry out the corn silk to help start a big fire. Thankfully, he got Ayanna, Keelan and Alexis involved in the big project. I am sure it will be a roaring fire!

Alexis had a great time teaching Aunt Kyoko the "Concentration" game!

Here are the adults around the table before dinner.

We are so thankful to see Greg, Kyoko, Ayanna and Keelan. Because they live in Japan we cannot just visit at any time. So, when they are here we enjoy all of the special time we get to spend with them. Unfortunately, 2 weeks always seems to fly by and it never seems long enough to catch up.

*Hailey was unable to come and join us this evening - she was not feeling well.

Parade #2

Joe and Alexis were lucky enough to get to ride in 2 of the 4 Cheyenne Frontier Days Parades!

The first Saturday they rode on the 1800 School House ~ This Saturday they rode on our Church Float.

Here is a photo of them enjoying the ride!

Hailey is Baptized

Today was a beautiful day! Hailey was Baptized!

She looked like an Angel and it was a wonderful moment that we all could share with her.

This was a choice that she made on her own and she was so excited ~ Clint and I (and the rest of the family) are so proud of her.

Alexis' First Concert - Rascal Flatts & Taylor Swift

Last night I was able to take Alexis to her first concert. We went to see Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts. She had a great time but seemed to be overwhelmed with all of the people.

Her favorite part was singing along with Taylor and Rascal Flatts - she knows most of their songs!

These are some pictures of her dressed up and ready to go!

Fancy Feet

I have been busy making the kids "Fancy Flip Flops" to wear this summer. I was even able to get a pair made for Ayanna and Keelan to fashion about!

Here are the kids fashioning their Fancy Feet!

Hailey ~ Joe ~ Alexis - 1890 School House Float

This is the 3rd year in a row the kids have gotten a chance to ride in the Frontier Days Parade. Each year they wear the 1800's Kids Costumes and ride on the School House float.

There are 4 Parades throughout the week - They usually ride on one of the Saturday's. The pictures show them in their 1800's attire.

A little "Frontier Day Fact" for you:

The Cheyenne Frontier Days Parade has the most Horse Drawn Carriages of any Parade!