We're here and have set up camp

After arriving at the hospital at 9:30 am, and going through a security check, admissions, then being led to the top floor of the hospital to room 908, we started hauling out the suitcases, bringing in the pillows and blankets, and lugging up the totes full of "things to do". Yes - the Bernhisel's hit the hospital at full speed and took over as much of the place as allowed. We know where to find ice water and pop, play Wii with the other residents here, get free cupcakes for the taking, and who the guy on call is to fix the TV/X-BOX in our room. Life is good! Now we just wait for all those IV's Melissa has had today to kick in and we're excellant. This is a picture of Melissa with Dr. Wagner, our favorite guy here in Colorado. He works with her in Billings and checks on her here, so he's really the one in charge of her care.

Melissa meets Josie

On our way down to Denver, Melissa got to meet, hold, feed and change Josie. She was pretty stingy with her "Josie Time" and didn't want John or I to get the baby for very long. She wants all the Despain cousins to know that she was the first (except for Alyson who doesn't count) to hold the new Despain.

We Have Four Children!!

Alyson reminded us recently that we have four children. Sally and I had completely forgotten! For those of you who might not remember her, Alyson is our oldest, she's at Utah State (Is that in Provo?)..and doing well. Looks like we won't see her until Thanksgiving. Bummer! We love you Alyson!

Melissa is the rich one

Melissa got her 4-H sheep check this week and can't wait to get a CD at the bank. She now is the officially the richest Bernhisel in Cowley!

Michaels victory at Cody

Michael won the MS cross country race yesterday with a time of 13:42. He is keeping the Bernhisel tradition and enjoying the spoils of victory (FOOD)!

Emily in Big Horn Tournament

Emily is playing today in the Big Horn Volleyball Tournment. So far (as of 11:30 AM) they won their first game.

Emily's volleyball year is taking off!

Volleyball is in full swing here at the Bernhisel kingdom and Emily is working hard to have a great year. She was moved from setter to middle hitter this year and she is really loving it. We enjoy wathching those kills and blocks! Her team hasn't won a match yet, but it looks good for the future. We'll keep you updated.

Melissa gets it done!

Melissa ran her first cross country meet this Friday also. She had some tough competition but managed to come in at 16:53 and recieved the 8th place ribbon. We were so excited for her to run so well and never give up. The weather was perfect, rainy and cool, and she never had to walk.

Michael's amazing 2 miles!

Friday night Michael and Melissa ran their first cross country meet. Three schools competed and Michael came in first with the amazing time of 12:08. It was so fun to see him coming around that final corner 200 yards ahead of the next fastest boy. He felt great and was energized to run against more schools next week in Cody.

Cowley Bernhisel Family

Just letting the world know what we are up to.