Pup

Family member finally got a new pup and the oldest kiddo had a chance to hang out with the pup. 

Finish MS

Dear friend, 

I'm working hard to raise money for Finish MS supporting the National MS Society. I know this cause is important, so I've set my goal at $1000. I'm confident that I can get there, but I need your help. Won't you consider making a donation on my behalf? Every little bit helps. 

Click here to donate now! 

https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/site/Donation2?df_id=60032&PROXY_ID=16594109&PROXY_TYPE=20&FR_ID=29926&s_src=boundlessfundraising&s_subsrc=bfAphEmPfMsg

Sincerely,

Nick

Showing Dad how

Clearly I was not doing it correctly so he decided to show me how.

Another day with dad

Matt and I had our second day home alone today. Although we had a few rough spots it went very well the last couple days. Jessie has had a hard time being away but she is very happy when she gets home to Matt and I. We are loving the cloth diapers. They're easy to work with and save us a bundle. Occasionally we go through more than we would if we were using disposable because he can feel the moisture but all in all I would say it is worth the trade.

Family visit and a daily dose of Matty!

A long Sunday Night

After only sleeping for about two hours someone is worn out! Matty looks tired too!

Closing out August with some old friends and a new one

It's been a great week! Matt got to meet some more of his out of town family Kellie, Aiden, and Alice. Although we were sad Andrew couldn't join us, it was a great couple days hanging out and catching up with Kellie and the kids. It is always hard when it comes time for them to go but we will get to see them again in a couple months!

 The vstrom sold finally and the replacement was found! This is the same year and model as Chris' bike and I am loving the new FZ1.

Mattie took his first bottle and did great! Mom no longer has the monopoly on feeding time ;) !

Daily Dose

Here's your daily dose of Matty!

Another week gone!

Very excited about my 2nd Dr. appointment (can't you see the excitement!!??). Also, I gained a pound and a half!! I am now nine pounds and mommy and daddy can sleep until I decide they should wake up! No more 2-3 hour automatic wake up calls for Mom and Matty! Doc says I am healthy, happy, and gaining a bit too much weight so I should cut back on feedings (that's why mom and dad can now sleep a bit more). 

  Just a lazy Sunday hanging with Mom and Dad!

 Dad and Matt on our first walk! Matt wasn't the only one packing on the pounds...

 Matt's EKG. Heart was healthy and doing great! 

 Matt enjoys story time. He mostly likes to imagine the images with his eyes closed...

 "Seriously mom?!"

 

 My, how time does fly!!

Matty Napping

Lazy Sunday!

Acquiring Supplier Documents

This was such a perfect abbreviated list, I simply had to save this to supply to my customers when they can't manage to see it any way other than THEIRS!

5 Tips for Better Supplier Document Management

1. Ensure Reference Numbers Are Consistent

Nothing is worse than getting responses from suppliers informing you that they cannot provide the documents you requested because they don’t know what materials for which the request was made. This is simply because your reference numbers aren’t matching theirs. To avoid this conundrum, make sure the ingredient name and part numbers that you have in your system match that of your suppliers. This will save you a lot of time and back-and-forth emails in the long run.

2. Approve and Store Documents Quickly

Typically, I try to approve and store new documents within a day of receiving them. If you are collecting a large amount of documents, you don’t want to get behind in the reviewing/approving process, especially when you have automatic emails going out to suppliers. You will not gain any bonus points if the supplier has to send you an email stating that the document in question was sent over a month ago simply because you did not have the document reviewed and stored correctly.

3. Accept Many Different Document Forms in Different Formats

Action Forms and questionnaires are great for collecting and extracting data, but will be rendered useless if a supplier does not/refuses to fill them out. It makes sense when you think about it… If I were a supplier, I wouldn’t want to fill out multiple questionnaires from hundreds of different purchasers--that would be exhausting. To help remedy this situation, I suggest setting up your systems to accept any supplier document in as many file formats as possible, so long as the document satisfies your requirements.

4. Keep Emails Clear and Concise

When you do need to email a supplier, make sure emails are as clear and as short as possible. With suppliers presumably receiving a significant amount of emails daily, it’s imperative that you get to the point as quickly as possible. Don’t make it the supplier’s job to sift through an agonizingly long email. Keep it simple.

5. Make It Personal

When all else fails, give the supplier a call. And while we do live in a digital age, sometimes a simple call will make all the difference and produce results. I’ll admit, I am a Millennial and would rather send a text or an email versus having to call someone. But the fact is, calling works.

http://www.foodsafetytech.com/FoodSafetyTech/Features1/5-Tips-for-Better-Supplier-Document-Management-2405.aspx

KTM 500 EXC 2015 Valve Check

This was a very simple Procedure. Although I do not have a service manual, the video link below and previous experience made this a very simple procedure.

All clearances in my case were within spec. I changed out the oil and filter after reassembly. Ready to ride!

Arkansas Motorcycle Ride- Changing Leaves Tour

Friday: Out for a dual sport ride on some gnarly trails!!

Saturday & Sunday: Street Ride- Potential Route includes: Hot Springs National Park, Mt Magazine, and Push Mountain Road! Should be a great ride with plenty of miles of beautiful scenery!

Riding Exploits- Jessie's finally back on the trail!

  

 

Jessie was out on the trails all day Saturday. She improved 100% over the course of the day and it really helped to get her out on some very easy trails that were not intimidating at all!

Fall Dual Sport Ride- TARKC 2014- Northwest Arkansas

 Below are some of shots from the October Fall 2014 TARKC (Trail Adventure Riders of Kansas City) Fall Ride. It was a wonderful time with a great group of guys!! We rode from Turner Bend (off of 23hwy north of Ozark) to Clarksville, AR and all around the surrounding area. I can't wait to get back and do it again!!

More photos taken by another rider on the trail: Photos by James B.