Fri, 23 Apr 2010
We still like springOK, I haven't written again for two weeks. I kept meaning to write last weekend, but I never got around to it. So, I have two exciting weeks to tell about. There have been several track meets. I got a really good picture of Bryan in one, but well, I cut off the top of his head…He is blurry in this one, but is all there. This is while running the 4X800 relay.
I had to leave before he ran the 300 hurdles, but he called me afterward to have me pick him up because the team trainer thought that he'd broken his arm during a rather spectacular fall. I'm glad I wasn't watching. Turned out that his arm wasn't broken after all, but it made for a long evening and a painful few days.
Maybe Bryan just wanted an excuse to "delegate" his Eagle project. He's started marking the grass to start his project at the local park. We all went to the park to help him last weekend. I took pictures. Marc and Bryan measured and painted lines. Thomas went off and played. Melody quickly got bored and wanted to go home. OK, Melody only got bored at the end, but I liked this picture because it is so typical of sibling supporting one another…I will probably get in trouble for posting it, but since no one ever looks at this…
Melody has been busy most nights with practice for her school play. They are doing School House Rock and she is in the chorus. That will be next week. In the meanwhile, she was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. That is her reward for all those long hours spent doing her homework so carefully. She didn't pause so I could take a good picture of her receiving her certificate.
She and Thomas did agree to pose with the snake that they found in our back yard. When we first moved in, we used to see a black rat snake like this one (only much bigger)but we haven't seen one in years. So we were excited to see this one. I want him to eat all the moles and gophers. Does he look big enough?
In other wildlife news, we've been watching this mother robin on a nest in the front yard, but I haven't seen her for a couple of days. I hope something hasn't happened to her.
Thomas has been borrowing my camera a lot. He likes to take pictures. He took this one of a double rainbow.
And I took this one when he got home from school one day because I still think it is funny to see him wearing his cello on his back.
Today was Colonial Day for the fifth grade at Thomas' school. Here he is dressed up. He had to go to school early this morning because he has a dancing part in the fifth grade review. That will be performed next week. I'm looking forward to seeing that. I hope all the colonial children will have fun today.
Sun, 11 Apr 2010
Hunting for eggsI posted pictures last week before we had our egg hunt. Even though Bryan is nearly seventeen (!) I felt that we ought to have an egg hunt. It was so beautiful outside and everyone needed an opportunity to enjoy the backyard and earn some chocolate. Although I suspect that they just wanted the candy, everyone humored me and participated. I had to laugh, though, at Bryan. Melody was the first to find her allotted number of eggs. And then I realized why Bryan was behind. He was checking inside the eggs first to see if they contained chocolate, or some less desirable candy before "finding" them! So maybe he is too old for an egg hunt after all.
Marc was in Tennessee this week, and with two track meets and a choir festival, the week went quickly. I still have been unable to take a decent picture of Bryan running. Even though I've put the camera on "burst" I still get him just before or just after a hurdle. I'll try again next meet.
Melody's choir did an excellent job at their festival. They are a small group, but sound great. I had trouble with my photography here also, because I didn't want to stand up, but this guy's head was really in the way. Their performance was short (only three songs) so this was all I got. Melody is in the front row, third from the left.
Thomas stayed home sick on Monday, but felt better Tuesday. Good thing, 'cause this week was standardized testing.Thomas does not enjoy being dragged along to track meets. He says that watching them is boring. He sat and read a book at this one on Saturday, but refused to let me take his picture. Just as predicted, we went from freezing in the bleachers one week to roasting the next. Ah, the joys of track.
Thomas did let me take his picture halfway though his new haircut.
Melody was glad for the opportunity to watch our neighbor's dog this weekend. She also babysat on Friday and is grateful for both opportunities to earn money for girls' camp this summer.
A last note. With the changing weather, Melody and I made homemade Popsicles. We made pudding pops and regular ones of Kool-aid. Yum. Have a great week, we plan to. This spring weather is wonderful.
Sun, 04 Apr 2010
springWe've had a beautiful warm week. The flowers are blooming. On Wednesday I went outside to take pictures of the daffodils in the backyard and while there I took a picture to show that the pear tree was about to bloom. By Saturday it was in full bloom! The redbud in the front is my favorite, but it hasn't bloomed all the way so we still have that to look forward to. The birds have returned. I watched a robin build a nest yesterday in the birch tree by my bedroom window. Maybe we will get to see eggs and babies soon.
On Wednesday…
On Sunday…
We started off the week with my birthday. It wasn't my best birthday ever because I worked the night before and the night after. Marc and the kids gave me cards and presents and we ate lots of ice cream to celebrate. Then I went off to work. I slept when I got home and then was sick for two days. bummer. Yesterday, Thomas came down with whatever it was. Hopefully everyone else will stay healthy.
Especially Marc who is taking off to drive to Tennessee tomorrow. I haven't mentioned before, but Marc and St. Anthony's have parted ways. Marc was very unhappy there. He is hoping to do some contract work while we evaluate options. Tomorrow he will start a very short term job (one week) in Tennessee. We will miss him.
Meanwhile, we have all enjoyed the nice weather and the days off that the kids got for Easter. Melody sewed herself some new pajama bottoms yesterday. Here she is modeling them.
Everyone enjoyed some tome to relax and spend time with friends. Thomas and friends had fun throwing stuffies down the stairs, (a game that used to be popular when they were younger… ). The stuffie friend collection has grown big enough to hide people in it. Maybe it's time to get rid of some toys…
Melody made Easter pancakes for us this morning. We will eat cinnamon rolls later during conference. Then have an Easter egg hunt, and later a ham and mashed potato dinner. It will be a nice day. I really like spring, and eating I guess.
Jan Dill Hall St. Peters, Missouri
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