This weekend my folks visited and helped get the new deck project off the ground.

Today's landslide EXERCISE was fun and very beneficial to all those who participated. Thanks for visiting!

I pretended that we were all going home - to leave her there all tied up. She was an excellent victim and everyone complimented her.

Because she complained on neck and head injuries, the responders immobilzed her head and placed her on the backboard. (Remember, this is only an exercise!)

Once Erica was found, they took good care of her and transported her to safety.

In a nearby building, Erica pretended to be unconscious but later awoke with complaints about head and neck injuries. In this landslide scenario, the building was jolted by a slide and debris fell on her.

In the background, the responders tended to an unruly (diabetic) victim.

Today we held a CERT exercise at the fire station and Erica played a victim. For more pictures of her experience, go to: http://ericatrathen.blogspot.com/

Bye for now!

This sure is a nice popcorn bowl - Thanks Linda!

Our new kitty, Yoshi!

And here is the new tv stand... and Stacie's Valentine's tree. :)

A closer look.... I patched it..

I think the house is settling... if you look close, you can see the crack running horizontal and then down along window corner.

Thanks for visiting! Sayonara!

Thanks Linda for the kimono, block shoes, and geisha display! I love it! You should see me dance.!

Here is Erica on Stacie's graduation night - looking pretty!