Last Day

Oh how we have longed for this day... There have been many a morning of "do I have to go to school?" And so many mornings of feeling like keeping him home and curling up under blankets and reading books all day. And some days, wouldn't that be better schooling that what happens when they go there? And some mornings, we have just taken a "mental health day". But today!!! It's over! Grade 7 has been a hard year for this boy, a real push, and challenge in lots of ways, but he made it, with a few As, and a few more B's, and even a C, which is so not what he's used to. But the world will go on! So onto summer, but first a few days of absolutely no agenda, enough time for him to catch up on Lego creations, start feeling a little bored and restless, and then I can get to my mental list of all the things I'd love to do this summer! We are so ready for a break!

Dad's Day - who doesn't need a Sunday morning sugar buzz?

Happy Father's Day (I know it was yesterday- I can't quite get posting on the right day).  The kids made an extreme breakfast (and an extreme mess- that they did clean up) for their great Dad.  They are positive that he LOVES colored food!  The blue crepes were delicious, along with the frozen hot chocolate! The kids prayed a prayer of blessing and thanksgiving over their Dad, and it's obvious they love the way he spends time with them, doing things they love to do together, and being fun , available and always there for them.  The things they don't see and will appreciate later are his wisdom and prayers, his constant provision for them, and his commitment to his family.  We're blessed!

17

I turned around and 17 years have gone by, but not just gone, been lived and loved.  Some days I don't think much has happened, we've lived in the same place, with the same jobs, and the same furniture and the same smiles and clothes for so long, and yet the memories stack up.  I love lists, but the best list I've ever seen is the one I got from him on my 40th birthday, 40 sweet memories we've made together, and that's just a few.  I made him and my God a promise and I intend to keep it.  To love forever, til death do us part, but I do think I'll love even longer than that.  He makes it so easy to do that... with his easy going ways, and his sweet wit, his ability to let me make most of the small decisions and yet still be in the leader.  His still young looking smile and dare I say, cute butt, no staring!  Life can be pretty boring some times, challenging and not always going where you thought it would, but there's no one else I'd rather be with.  It's a fight to stay in love when the rest of the world seems to be falling out of love, or looking for a quick answer, but makes it all the more appealing to know we've found the real thing. 

Out to dinner last night...

 

Happy Anniversary to US! 

(It was also time to brighten up my page, it was getting a little grey and melancholy, 

sort of like the weather)

Oh Summer.. Please Come

I was at the beach yesterday, NOT because it was warm and I was tanning, but because Erin has started playing some beach volleyball to keep her skills up over summer, oh ya, and for fun.  I had on a t-shirt, a sweater, my wind breaker, and a blanket I keep in the van for watching soccer games in the early spring - like in APRIL!!  And I was cold!  Yes, we don't need anymore fires around here in the summer, but I think maybe we're good for rain for awhile.  But then again, what do I know?

Locals, if you haven't been to Mill Creek lately, the water is pouring over the falls!  It's kind of brown, but beautiful and the sound of the rushing water makes all of the days stresses go away.  I'm heading out of some super busy work days, and into taking the dog to the vet and running errands day, and hopefully getting coffee with someone, anyone, somewhere, anywhere!!    School is out in 2 days!  I need some adult time before it starts!

A Fly on the Wall

Sometimes I would just prefer to be just that, a fly on the wall.  I'm becoming more introverted and socially awkward with every passing year.  I realize more and more, I like the people I know and love and want to spend time with one on one or in a small group.  But this big group social thing, just doesn't work for me.

We were to a "fancy" lake front home today with expansive glass windows, and modern cork flooring, a kitchen island bigger than my kitchen; the daughter's bedroom, I'm told, is as big as our upstairs with a full view of the lake, a glass shower, jetted tub and walk in closet.  I'm not intimated by people who have money, and I don't moon after it,  I just don't feel like I have a lot in common with many of them and their conversations, their concerns, or their lifestyles.  I like my little house on the east side of town, our cozy easy to find family, because they are likely right in the same room, not the other wing.  But I do love those people that can fit in with anyone, communicate with any type of person, bring joy and blessing to people anywhere and fit right into any conversation.  I have a friend like that.  I guess I'm becoming "West coast white trash"  Hee hee.  That makes me howl!

I like listening in to other peoples' conversations and sometimes think to myself, I have nothing really to add to this.  So I'll just sit here like a dork and keep listening.  It seems like to pop in with, "you know I just really love Jesus, He makes me happy, what makes you happy?", would make a pin drop.  Maybe I should try it sometime.

Jane Eyre

An interesting view!!  Very to the book!  Slow and dramatic and Bronte.
I know some of you were more committed to watching hockey than coming with us  :) 
We still love you!

The Big "L"

 Well she passed!  Watch out on the roads people!

 And they're off, KD's looking a little worried!