It's tired in here

We had a great time with Nate's family last night, but we didn't get in until after midnight and I have sooooo much to do over the next few days, there will be no time for naps.  I think that the prospect of no naps makes me more tired than only having 5 hours of sleep.

Class- Boo

Today is the first day of my last semester of classes for my masters. I always hate the first day. It all seems so overwhelming.

Camp

We had 6 kids at our neighborhood camp today and although that's less than what I would have liked, I think it was still a success.

Evening Walk

Nate and I went for a walk this evening and it was WONDERFUL. First, we stopped at Meg's, then she walked with us to her neighbor's house- an elderly couple- where we sat on their porch chatting for a while. Nate and I moved on to another neighbor's house and visited for at least 20 minutes before finally walking home almost a full hour later. It was exactly what a summer evening walk should be. The only down side would be the dozens of mosquito bites I now have.

My Week

Monday- First neighborhood camp in the morning. Evening will be spent in Montgomery having dinner with Nate's family and going to Dan's commissioning service.

Tuesday- Summer school in the morning. Mewithoutyou concert in the evening.

Wednesday- Summer school in the morning. Little brother to join us for the night. Trivia at the pub.

Thursday- Summer school in the morning. VBS in the evening.

Friday- Summer school in the morning. VBS in the evening.

Saturday- VBS in the evening.

Sunday Nap

Surely I've said this before, but I think that naps taken on Sunday are somehow exponentially better than naps taken other days of the week. I didn't mean to sleep for an hour and a half today, but it was nice.

VBS and Camp

Lately, I go to sleep and wake up going over the details of VBS and our neighborhood day camp. I'm trying to make sure I haven't forgotten anything. Camp begins tomorrow. VBS is the end of the week. I think it's time to just give it over to God and pray that everything goes smoothly.

Attempt #1

Here is a picture of my first attempt at crocheting from a pattern! It's also my first attempt at crocheting something non-rectangular. I think they turned out pretty well!

Challenge

Today, I am going to try to crochet a stuffed animal. I spent the last hour or so downloading free crochet patterns from bumble bees and bunnies to turtles and duckies. I'm ready to get started! I'll post a picture if I actually get it done today.

Packages

Yesterday, 2 big boxes from Oriental Trading Company arrived on my porch- VBS and Camp crafts are here! The problem is, that there should have been a 3rd package- my anniversary present from Nate. UPS said they left it on the porch, but it's no where to be found. I hope it turns up today.

Thank You

It turns out that blogging about my laziness was perfect motivation. I got out and scrubbed down the front porch!

Motivation

I have a list of chores I want to get done this summer, but as I am teaching summer school during my most productive part of the day, I find myself doing a few small chores, but mostly just reading Harry Potter and crocheting in the afternoons.  I need to get motivated.

Updated Explorer!

It's silly to be excited about this, but our school system FINALLY allowed our Internet Explorer to be updated.  TABS!  We're moving into the 21st century!

Family

My father-in-law just called to wish us happy anniversary. It was in this conversation that I was reminded that today represents the day I joined their family. That makes it feel even more awesome. Not only did I get an amazing husband on this day, I got his amazing family too.

Big Chick

They bought fried chicken for the kids for lunch. It smelled so good, I just had to have a piece. My tummy is now making sure that I thoroughly regret that decision.

Anniversary

Today is our 4th wedding anniversary. I am very blessed.

Irish Bread Pub

We went to trivia tonight at a different location and it was WAY better than the pizza place. It wasn't crowded, the music was better, and the trivia guy was more fun. I think we might have to make that our regular trivia stop. If only we could get Chuck and Noelle to ditch church...

Catch Up Pictures

LC graduation.


I circled Todd so you could see him in the sea of graduates. Almost 700 is his class!



This is what my brother Brian and Nate did during BOTH graduations.


Being a bridesmaid, this is the best picture I got from Laura's wedding. Our toes did look very pretty.

Metropolis

Here's my favorite picture from last weekend's road trip. We stopped at Metropolis, Illinois- home of the Superman statue and museum (which was closed since we passed through on a Sunday morning).

Playground

I took the 8th graders out to the playground for a few minutes today. We all needed a little break. Sitting on a bench under an oak tree... it would have been relaxing if not for the 14 screaming, running students I had to keep an eye on.

Errands

This afternoon, I ran a lot of errands. I got new tires on the car and an oil change, dropped off some library books, picked up my allergy meds, got a tag for the "new" car, and went to the grocery store. I felt very productive.

Clothesline

I used the clothesline for the first time this year today. I love, love, love it. It somehow makes doing laundry so much more pleasant. The clothes flapping in the breeze somehow represents to me that I am becoming the person I always wanted to be.

"New" Car

I drove the "new" car today for the first time this evening. Thankfully I still remember how to drive stick. I was really nervous!

UP

Nate and I went to see UP last night. It was really good (and very touching- I cried 3 times!), though I think I would have preferred not to see it in 3D.

Summer School

I taught my first day of summer school today. It went pretty well and it's nice that I'll still have my afternoons to myself. I have a lot to do to get ready for VBS and neighborhood camp!