This weekend we:
Were feeling motivated and inspired so we took advantage of the rarity and tackled a few major yard projects. First, we took down the swing set, much to the kids dismay. They really loved playing on it, but after nearly five years we felt like it was getting a little old and unstable. Why did we feel that way? I think it was the fact that it shook perilously every time one or more children climbed on it…
We let the kids cross the monkey bars one last time before dismantling their beloved swing set.
After taking don the swing set, we decided that it would be nice to completely open up our backyard. And in order to do that, the chain link fence would need to go. So we took it down. And we are both wickedly sore after doing so. But the yard? Looks awesome.
Notice the dog in the corner who is now leashed to a tree. She is the only one not impressed with our hard work.
We also took advantage of the great weather and planted flowers. Have I mentioned that I love spring?
A few other weekend activities included:
– Lee and I attending the wedding of a friend. I was her counselor at a children’s camp when I was in high school. And she’s married now. I feel old…
– My sweet friend Lindsey (who is also sister to the above mentioned bride), and I went to visit with the man who forever altered the course of my life when I was fifteen and he took me on my first mission trip to the former Soviet Union. He is now battling a cancer that is extremely aggressive and is ravaging his body. For almost three hours we sat and talked with him, laughing, reminiscing and soaking up his wisdom. I would like to write more about Gary, but I need some time to process all that we discussed yesterday. But I would like to ask that you join me in praying for him and his family.
– Tia asked me to braid her hair so that she could look “woody pitty” for daddy. So I did. Then I took pictures.
– I cleaned the wall after Landon played Picasso.
What we did NOT do:
– Go to Sloan’s first baseball game due to muddy fields.
– Go to Tia’s soccer game due to lack of motivation.
What did you do and NOT do this weekend?
I’ve also been wanting to tear down our chain link fence but I am not sure if it is our fence or our neigbors? And one neighbor has a dog so I guess that wouldn’t work. I like open space so much better!
That’s really sweet that Tia wanted her hair braided so she would like pretty for her daddy!
We had another baby weekend. I scored a free crib and changing table and then I bought some clothes at a baby sale. What did we not do? We did not plant 100 flower bulbs that I got from an internet sale a few weeks ago. They have been sitting in our house for a few weeks now and I hope they will still be okay to plant!
If we know the same Gary- I am praying for him and his family as well- Carol and I have prayed together for many years with moms in touch and they led our oldest son in Student Venture. Loved the pretty hair for daddy pictures! We’ll know soon if we will be back in STL-
Ciao from Italia- Jen
Jen – it is the same Gary. I went with him and Student Venture three times to Belarus and Kiev. Love him so much. We finally got our tickets secure for Milan. We’ll be there in September. We can’t wait!
Love the back yard, the flowers, Tia’s braids, and all their sweet faces. Can’t wait to see you Friday.
Bebe
I love the pictures, especially Tia’s braids. Can’t wait to have my own braids.
Bye bye swing set. It is great view on your backyard. I love you lawn. The kids are so cute.