Camping and Kayaking at Memphis Lake

Every fall we go with our friends to Memphis Lake State Recreation Area, just 45 minutes away, for a one-night campout.  They bring their kayaks and other friends from our church congregation come as well.  We had a fun time on the lake, and sitting around the campfire enjoying each others' company. 

At the shore of the lake with our campsites in the background.

This was the first year that Molly got to be in a kayak by herself out on the lake.  She did a great job and was able to control her kayak REALLY well!

Molly was a natural at kayaking, and had a blast!

I'm in the red kayak, just pulling away from shore, Molly is in the background in the yellow kayak, and Lexie rode with Justin.  Due to a very rocky shore and a rather full kayak, they almost capsized after they pushed off from shore! He and Lexie ended up a little wet.

Big Happenings for Justin at Creighton!

This week we went to a Creighton Alumni Donor Dinner.  We were a bit surprised to get invited to this fancy dinner since we aren't alumni or big donors to the College of Pharmacy, but we found out that Justin was chosen to receive a grant at this dinner, given by an alumnus.  It was a wonderful honor for Justin to be chosen for this grant, and we were grateful to attend this dinner.  Below are just a few pictures from the evening that were taken by Creighton's photographer.

Another bit of exciting news for Justin this week is that he turned in his application packet for tenure!  He's worked so hard the last 5 years, and he is so loved by everyone at Creighton, that I have no doubt he'll be awarded tenure next Spring!

The Dean introducing the donors of the grant.

Justin being presented with the grant from this very generous alumnus.

We were seated at the front center table of the ballroom with the Dean and the donor of the grant.

Justin with the grant donor and his wife, and the Dean of the College of Pharmacy, who selected Justin to receive this award.

So proud of my hubby! Way to go, Justin!

Lexie's Second Eye Surgery

Lexie had her second eye surgery this week, to remove another chalazion from her eyelid.  We first discovered this other chalazion just a week after her last surgery when 3 chalazions were removed.  This time she was at Boys Town instead of Children's, so we didn't have the pleasure of being so well-known by the staff there.  But it was a nice facility and Lexie did great.

Chalazion that needed to be removed.

Before surgery

After surgery.  She was happy to get a new stuffed penguin! Her eyelid bled a LOT more with this surgery than the last, but hopefully that means the doctor was aggressive and she won't have to deal with any more chalazions!