- Today was the first official day of summer vacation-there were few complaints about the summer school and few complaints about the new chore list. Again, this is just the first day so I do expect the complaints to come.
- Most everyone can't really complain at all-actually, they should all be in a great mood since they were probably able to catch up on a lot of sleep. Anderson was up around 9, but I didn't see anyone else for hours.
- Anderson just completed 3d printing 1/3 of a Star Wars helmet. This section took over 24 hours, and now he has begun the printing of the back of it. Once it is all printed, he will have to assemble, sand, fill, prime, and paint it. It is quite the project, but we have all enjoyed watching the thing print.
- Reagan and Graham had work today. They are probably getting close to winding down for the summer. Graham is ready for a break-but he does like to spend his money, so he really doesn't need a break.
- This afternoon Bentley did have a vet appointment. She had two shots and didn't seem to mind at all. Now, she probably didn't seem to mind because I had a pocket full of hot dog pieces that she was munching on. When she first started her ear infections, she did almost bite the vet, but today she let him look in her ears with his otoscope so that was amazing-we have come a long way.
- Robby and I ran a few errands this evening-we had to pick up some milk at the grocery store and left buying a whole cart full of things. They were all needed, but gracious we can spend some money.
- Now we are back home, and I am on the couch about to read some of my book in this super quiet living room.
May 6, 2024
May 5, 2024: Reagan's Graduation Celebration-Day 2
- We left for church at the same time as usual this morning, but today Reagan took her graduation gown with her. We never really got a picture of just Reagan wearing it-hmm, maybe that will be tomorrow's project. Thankfully, though Reagan took well over 100 pictures over the last two days, so things are well documented. (Next year, our graduate probably won't be snapping so many photos.)
- The graduates all walked across the stage during worship this morning. It was a fun morning to see all of them in their graduation gowns. When Sunday school was over, we waited around for Reagan for a while. Keaton later found her and her friends taking more pictures.
- We weren't in a huge hurry, since the rain had already cancelled the afternoon soccer games that the boys were going to. Anderson would have had to work while Graham and Robby were going to do the concession stand.
- Robby went ahead and left Sunday school a bit early to pick up lunch for all of us, so as we waited on Reagan and waited on the rain to lessen, Anderson eventually decided to go to the car. I told him that he could come pick us up, but I would text him. However, when Reagan did show up, the line to pick up people, even though there weren't many people left in the church house, was pretty long, so we just ran.
- Robby had lunch at home-chinese and pizza-which made everyone happy. I had enough time to take a short nap before we left with the girls for Camryn's graduation party. Amber had done it all super nice so we had a good little snack there. We stayed for a bit but had to leave to get Keaton home so she could catch a ride with the big boys.
- They met Campbell and Reagan, who stayed with Camryn and Laynie, at a nearby church that is joining them for camp. They were there for 2 hours and spent some time planning things for their camp in June.
- We came home from our party, and I had myself another longer nap before it was time to leave again for church. Tonight, the 5th graders received their Bibles. There was a super big group of kids, and I think that Whitman was pretty excited about his Bible.
- We came home afterwards, and soon the Wilsons came over to visit a little bit. We have cancelled Sunday night supper on them for quite a few weeks in the row, so we had a lot to catch up on. Campbell made us brownies to enjoy.
- When they did leave, it was time for us to start picking this place up and getting everything ready for this next week.
May 4, 2024: Reagan's Graduation Celebration-Day 1
- I guess that Robby was the first one out of bed this morning, but I was pretty close behind him. I heard the girls above us getting ready, and I also heard Anderson's alarm clock blaring so I had to go and jostle him to wake up.
- Soon, Campbell, Keaton, Robby, Anderson, and I were on our way to Raymar. Campbell and Keaton get out of the car and help Anderson set up while Robby and I stayed in the car until the last possible minute.
- Eventually, we did climb out of the car and start selling food in the concession stand. A few hours later, Graham, Reagan, and Whitman showed up for the day. They were able to sleep in a little bit since the games they were reffing (Reagan and Graham) were later in the day.
- Keaton's game was actually Reagan's first game to ref. I had seen the rain coming on the radar-it was just a little blob-but it was coming. Robby had Campbell put the wagon up so it would stay wet, and I had moved everything else of ours where it would stay dry as well.
- They were almost able to play one full half before they had to pause the game for weather. Keaton's team had scored once, but I'm not sure if that game will count or if it will be made up or not. As everyone was gathered under the pavilion, the thunder continued to sound so those games were eventually cancelled so they would be able to play the other games and not get behind.
- The weather then became beautiful for the next game; however, during the 2:15 game the same thing happened again. They made it to halftime when the decided to just call those games since it was rainy and thundery mess this time.
- This worked out well for us since Anderson was the only one cleaning up this afternoon-it gave us a bit of extra time at home. Reagan and Whitman were the only ones who went home early so they had a head start on showers.
- When everyone else made it home, we all showered and pretty much turned right around and left again. The boys drove to pick up Grandpa while the rest of us headed to church. Nonna and Pops showed up as well.
- There was lot, and I mean lots of picture taking. I did even manage one with my high school bestie Amber which is neat because our girls are pretty tight too. Also the homeschool mommas, or at least those that started out as homeschool mommas, had our pictures together as well.
- The 11th grade parents helped with the dinner and served the food this evening. We did that last year, and for the next 7 years we will be serving at our attending a senior dinner. It was a really special evening-Richard and Zoie brought a charge to the kids and then Casey led everyone as we prayed over our seniors. They all received a Bible and once it was all over, there was lots more picture taking.
- Anderson took Grandpa home while I quickly undecorated my table. Robby brought the wagon upstairs, and soon we were all home-and I am finally on the couch with my feet up and a diet coke in my hand!
May 3, 2024
- I do not consider today the first day of summer break here. I am saving that for Monday. I did wake up and start to work on my list of things just like I intend to do during the summer break days.
- I also did some reading and some school planning since the house was rather quite this morning. Anderson was the first one awake, and he was indeed up early. He has spent most of his day printing on his new printer. (Though currently he is having technical difficulties that he is having to work on.)
- Robby and I left to run a few errands at lunch time. First we stopped at the post office to buy stamps for Reagan's graduation announcements. Then I found a shirt at Marshalls. Our next stop was Costco for flowers followed by a few more stops to pick up some lunch for the kids.
- We came home, and I took Bentley on a walk. Campbell then drove Keaton and me to church. Campbell did very well driving there especially since this was the first time that she drove on the interstate-but driving to church can barely be counted as driving on the interstate.
- We had to decorate Reagan's table for dinner tomorrow night. Our table is decent, but I sure could not have done it without Keaton and Campbell. They were so much help with the flowers and arranging everything. I thought that I had way too much stuff for the table, but we could have used some more things.
- We ran by the library on the way home. I had myself a nap on the couch before everyone found themselves supper. I've already had my supper now, but I could eat something else, but I'm pretty sure we have no dessert good around here.
May 2, 2024
- Last day of school around here-and I had such big plans for reading most of my book! I didn't do that nor did I even take Bentley on a walk. I did try to go on a walk, but after standing outside brushing her, it started to rain.
- The kids did convince me to start school a bit later today-which was a good thing since I neglected to set my alarm last night. I didn't even plug my phone up and found it between Robby and I when I went to the bathroom in the middle of the night.
- School went well, but I did spent a good bit of the day putting up everyone's books from this year-and tomorrow I plan on getting their summer school back out.
- Anderson spent most of the day waiting on his package-he bought himself a 3D printer. This afternoon he put it together, but tonight he is finally able to print something. Now, he just needs to find something that he can print and sell! Or print and give to me.
- Reagan also got herself a package today-we bought her a pretty nice little camera for her graduation gift so she opened it up this evening. So right now they are both playing with their new toys.
- We again had soccer tonight-I was going to have Whitman and Bentley go with us, but after seeing that it was going to be rainy, I decided that they could just stay home with Reagan. It rained a good bit of the games-Graham reffed two of those games while Keaton, Campbell, and Anderson only reffed one.
- Robby and I stayed dry in the concession stand during the rain-I even had myself some hot chocolate. This was our third night of soccer this week, and we have it the next 2 out of 3 games as well, but soccer is coming to a close fairly quickly.
- Campbell is making a dessert, and soon we are planning to watch a show while I try to read a few more chapters of my book tonight.
May 1, 2024
- The kids have been finishing school pretty early, so I am trying to figure out exactly what all I am going to do this summer. Usually my mornings are full of school leaving me just the afternoons to do my things.
- The last few days, they have been finishing earlier so I am getting a taste of my summer freedom that is coming up. And what I have learned is: I am going to need a hobby or I am going to need to start cleaning my house. I'm really holding out for a hobby to come along!
- I walked Bentley right at noon today-and bless her soul. Neighbor dogs were barking at her, the tree men were sawing away, and the tornado siren was going off all at the same time. I thought she was going to refuse to walk anymore. I was able to talk her through it, and she eventually rejoined me on our walk.
- I did go for my second mile without her later in the afternoon-it is just easier that way for sure. I actually started a new audio book today, but gracious my mind may be somewhere else or something, but I sure can't understand what is happening in the story. I will give it tomorrow, but then I'll move on to another one.
- They few the Wednesday night workers at church tonight so my normal car load went earlier. Anderson didn't eat since he knew he would eat later at ChickFilA. Then after church Reagan had a meeting about her senior camping trip.
- The seniors go on a camping trip, and they are responsible for planning and doing everything. That will be a hoot! I will help if I'm asked for sure-because we can't let them starve!
April 30, 2024
- Robby was up and ready this morning, and left for Conway before anyone else in this house started to stir. We did our morning things, but school seemed to fly by today so I was on a walk with Bentley by 11.
- I came home and did a few chores and encouraged the kids to do theirs as well. I think that a few people managed to get their chore list marked off today.
- The highlight of the day was Campbell's new mattress arriving in the mail today. Her mattress has been pretty sad lately-we had to buy an egg crate so the spring would stop poking her. She took it upstairs, and then they used the old mattress to slide down the stairs a few times. Her sheets came later in the day and are in the wash now so they can be on her bed tonight.
- I took another walk later in the afternoon-Bentley can do one mile well, but then she slows on the second mile. Plus there were tree cutters on the street cleaning up all of limbs by the powerlines, so they bothered her too. It was just easier for me to drop her off today after the first mile, and then do another mile by myself later in the day.
- Robby made it home just about the time that Reagan left for work. Then all the rest of us left for Raymar. Today Campbell reffed one game and Graham reffed one as well. Keaton played her game, and her team won-they didn't score until the second half, so we were a bit concerned for a good while.
- Supper was leftover ChickFilA for everyone. Now the house is quiet except for the showers running and Campell's sheets drying. I should get up and get a book to read, or maybe I will just take a catnap before bed.
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