We had a great weekend!
Friday night I went to the our local fair to help out at a booth for a friend. She's my midwife when we have kids, and her 13 yr. old daughter, a former ballet student of mine, passed away last Sept. Since then she and her husband have been working hard to fulfill Hannah's dream to help the children in other countries through World Vision. They have raised enough money for a well in Africa - $18K. This September they are planning a bike-a-thon to help raise money for a second well. Feel free to visit them at http://www.hannahshundreds.org/
The picture at the top of the page is of Hannah. One evening she and her mom were enjoying the sunset at their home. After taking pictures and marveling at what God had designed, Hannah exclaimed "He's Magnificent!" while her mom snapped a picture. It's incredible.
Saturday we went to my folks cabin for a family reunion. Dot stated, "It's the best reunion I've ever been to!" She had a good time. :-) Drum got up on skis for the the first time, and Dime did a 360 on the knee board. Both were ecstatic!! They can hardly wait to go back and do it again.
It was fun to visit with my Aunt who was back from the war, where she was serving as a soldier. She has 3 kids who were so happy and relaxed this year to have their mom with them.
My other Aunt showed several of us how to make my Grandma's kuchen. It's loaded with cream, and includes eggs, flour, sugar, and cinnamon. I haven't had it since my Grandma passed away, and it was one of my favorite treats. What fun to now know how to make it! My kids wondered what the big deal was about kuchen. I mean, it's good, but... Memories, my child, memories.
After watching the stars at the end of the dock, and enjoying some games around the campfire; we finally headed home at 12:30 am!! :-)
Sunday we slept in. Our church meets at the fair once a year - a great thing! - but expensive for a family of 9, so we rested our weary bones in bed.
Plus, we got together with Jerry's sister and husband for lunch to celebrate Papa W's 78th birthday!! I can't believe he's 78 with the energy he has. I think he'll easily make it over 100. I'm praying they do. We need them!!
In the afternoon, the kids played croquet with everyone.
At 4:30 Dunk left for the week; at 5:45, Dot and I left for her mission's trip reunion. We had a great time listening to everyone's memories of the trip. They'll be sharing in church on the 24th.
When we got home, Dot left with her Aunt and Uncle to spend the night and go to the science museum today. She was looking so forward to spending some time with them.
PS. Joy's been starting her updating from the trip at www.xanga.com/joy4kitties It says "don't read this yet" because she's still adding stuff. She's started with getting some poems on there. Tuesday or Wednesday should see a fuller report. :-)
2 comments:
Wow! What a fun weekend! We spent it at home nursing sick people instead of camping like we had planned. Not that I am sad about not camping, I don't like that, lol.
We do tend to go to the fair service, but we usually already have the buttons and most of the kids have been young enough to not need one. But now they are getting older and it is really getting expensive. We didn't go this year, except Drew, but not sure if he was on time or not.
Sounds like you had a great weekend! I look forward to hearing about the mission trip!
I didn't go to the fair, either. We camped this past weekend, and Maddie got sick. She is recovering, but still has a cough and a runny nose. Could be teeth, but her fever was super high Sunday early am.
I hope the fair service went well for church.
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