Nostalgic Summer

Summer is here - well, unofficially, but traditionally. I'm feeling nostolgic. Sometimes I wish my kids could experience summers in the country like I did growing up - swimming in the lake every day, walking down country roads and big trees to climb. The suburbs have their advantages, but it feels stifling to me today.

Picnic and Field Day

Wind all day long, but we were thankful that it slowed down to a breeze for our homeschool group's picnic and field day this afternoon. We are all exhausted, but the kids had a grand time.

I just finished packaging up 6 freezer meals, as well as dinner for tonight. It took me 2 hours from start to finish - from browning the ground beef to prepping and packaging the meals. Faster than I thought and easier too.

I noticed Davy's pants were soaking wet this afternoon. Wondering what could have caused this, I asked him what happenened. He confessed that he felt hot, so he put ice cubes in his pockets to cool off. ;- ) Ingenious boy I have!

Green, Green Grass

Ahhh . . . we finally have grass in our back yard! It is so nice to look out and see green instead of brown.

The landscapers arrived to install 4,000 sq. ft. of sod after they laid the sprinkler system. We are grateful for the sod certificates that we got from the builder. We still have the side yard to finish up as the free sod didn't cover the entire yard, but it is almost done.

Confirmation Party

Our cousin had her confirmation at their Lutheran church yesterday. Thomas Edison was feeling sick, so I took the three others and DH stayed home with Thomas.

It was a very nice service and I pray that it will always be remembered by Cousin "Kitty". She is a sweet girl and has great potential.

We had a fun time and some good food at Aunt Bird's house.

Living History Day

We attended another Living History Day with Vision Heirs. It was a brisk, and occasionally, snowy day but we kept warm with coats and hats. We lingered at the blacksmith's station to soak up the warmth of the fire. We discovered things that I didn't know about the Revolutionary War times AFTER we declared our independence in 1776.