Goings-on

We had a string of days with really hot temperatures. Now we are back to cooler weather and rain, which is a nice respite from the high 80's-low 90's.
We were able to get our little garden planted, the front flower bed weeded, and worked on half of our side-front planter. Pictures of that will come when it is completed.
We swept the back patio first. Elsa and Myles decided it was time for a break, after that, and wanted to roller-blade.  Although not wearing roller-blades, Meg wanted to be filmed running from one end to the other.

We weeded our garden boxes, pulled out all but two green onions, spread out our strawberry plants, and found a garlic growing that we planted last year.

 

After we finished weeding the front flower bed, and sweeping the front porch, we decided to sit back and enjoy our work. Elsa made Myles, Meg, and herself lunch. She was so happy about that. While the three of them sat and ate lunch I read a book to them. Myles and I have been reading the Lemony Snicket series “All the Wrong Questions.” It was nice to just sit and relax and read in the shade. I might add, it is a really cute book series; we highly recommend it.

 

 

 

 Then the kids decided to enjoy the warm weather and play with the water table.

 

 

 
 One night Myles and I went out to sit on the front porch and read by candlelight.

 

 Rhaevyn and I thought it would be funny to take this picture of Aeva. The girls have been busy, besides their normal school and seminary. They are now on their last weeks of driving class. It's been fun taking them out driving, as well as a bit stressful at times. I jokingly told them yesterday that I've taught them to pump gas and how to go through a drive through, so my work is accomplished! They are actually doing really well. They also took the entrance exam at the local college and are going to start classes in the Fall. We are going to see if this is a good fit for them. I'm a little nervous, but mother hen knows I need to, little by little, start letting go. They went in and signed up for the testing and registration all by themselves at the college. Orchestra is over until the fall for Rheavyn. Her performance was on my birthday. It was a great end to my day and as always, I was thrilled to see Rhaevyn perform.
 


Myles finished his Pinewood Derby car. He did it all by himself on a lathe. It didn't turn out, in the end, how he had envisioned. He had wanted to do a 1920's race car. But he had fun making it.
He didn't win first place, but here are two of the races where his car did won.
 

 

 

Myles made me a box and a paper ring for my birthday with a sweet note. Elsa wrote me a birthday note. Doesn't get much better than that!

 

 

 

 

  Here are just some random pictures.
 

 

 

 

 Our little rose tree got its first rose.

I made another quilt; this one for my mama. I call it the Downton Abbey quilt, as it was made with Downton Abbey fabric. I love the pattern of the flannel fabric on the back, and I was able to get the stitching done on my friend's machine just in time.

 

 

 

This little character was made my Aeva. The girls got play-dough in their seminary class for an object lesson, and she brought it home. The kids had a fun time playing with the dough.

 

I usually have a picture taken on Mother's Day of my little chicks and me, but Meg was pretty sick. Today, before church, we took pictures. I had to laugh because in every single picture Myles has his eyes closed. I jokingly told him I should Photoshop eyeballs in for him:)

 

 And speaking of Mother's Day, I had a really nice one. Chris got me this handmade seem ripper. I lost mine, so this was a perfect gift!

 

And now I think I've got the blog up to date!
Ooops, nope, I forgot.......
Chris and Myles went on a camp out for our ward's Priesthood Commemoration. They had a great time eating pizza and S'mores, doing skits, and listening to stories around the campfire. Myles got to be the fire master, making sure the fire didn't go out. They did get some rain, but were able to stay dry. It was pretty windy as well.

 And last, but not least, I have a new calling. Yesterday was the last Sunday teaching the 14/15 year olds. I got a bit teary at the end of class. I did my usual shaking hands with the boys and hugging the girls. I had a few boys who gave me hugs instead of a shake. I guess that means I was a good teacher. I will sure miss teaching them. My new calling is first counselor in the Primary Presidency. This is something totally new to me. I'm a bit nervous, but I guess that just means I'll be growing outside my comfort zone which is always a good thing. Not only will I be helping with the Primary children on Sundays, but I'm over the 8-11 year old Activity Day Leaders.
Onward and upward, right???