First, there was the kayaking. Thanks so much to Dad for inviting me out, it was very nice to spend some time on the water telling fishing tales and enjoying the sunshine. Feels like it's been way too long since I had a day like that.
I picked up the corn on the way home - I've driven past that stand at least a dozen times in the last month or two and always think I should stop. Finally I stopped.
We picked up a saxophone for Shelly. Every single one of us tried it out. This is going to be a great new thing in our house this year, more music, I can't wait to see where she takes it...
We came upon a movie night solution that made everyone happy. Some of us watched on the small screen with headphones, the rest watched the big screen. Thanks to wi-fi movie streaming and a headphone jack splitter, we all got our way. I'm sure glad that Archer was sitting close so I could grab his arm at every scary moment as we watched, there were more than a few of those!
Archer helped host a Court of Honor where all the scouts in his troop were presented with the merit badges they've earned over the last few months. He had no trouble standing in front of the crowd and telling about his camp experiences, along with performing in a couple of skits for the parents' entertainment.Way to go Archer, you've got 4 more badges to your name!
Finally, we got around to that corn. Eli and I went after that sweet corn and I just listened while he told me his strategy for the best way to get the leaves off. And identified the good ears and the bad. And talked about every single thing that came into his head during those 20 minutes that we sat out on the porch together. Priceless.
The kids finished out the day with tons of chasing around outside. They came in hot and hungry and tired. So summer continues, even as the school year marches on.
2 comments:
Thanks for joining me on the kayaking trip. I've had the pleasure of yakking on Big Muskego lake with 3 of the 4tier5's this summer. Looks like some new adventures in music for your family. We can't wait to see/hear the progress in the coming school year. Hey, what was the movie; maybe Grandma and I would be interested? Sounds like the calzones are as much work as lefse. I think I'll stick with the Norwegian foods for now.
The movie was Maze Runner. Scary but not overly terrifying, and not too much gore. Archer said he read the book in school last year.
I thought of you and the lefse as we were making the calzones - flour everywhere, etc. I think you'd agree, through, when you come across a good recipe, it's worth the time and work to make a big batch and watch your family enjoy them. :)
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