Provident Living

We refurbished our 72-hour kits for FHE tonight. We also discussed the possibility of tornadoes and our emergency evacuation plan. My lovelies were interested until they realized that they would not be able to eat any of the snacks we were putting in the packs. Maisie then declared, "Dad, there is a tomato in my bed. I need my snacks." Only the faith of a child can change a deadly tornado discussion into delicious tomato dinner.

Matchy, Matchy

 
My boys match. That's all.

Breakfast at Karen's

Karen invited us to breakfast. Of course the instructions were to come in "pajams" and bring suits. Karen made us each our own special order, and she set the table for the "cowboy egg" theme. Afterward eating until stuffed, we swam until exhaustion set in. (Yes, Karen IS heaven-sent.)

Sleep

I have about 30 minutes each day when everyone is asleep, and I am not. I quite often read my scriptures and then watch "Saved by the Bell." During this time I form complete thoughts, and prepare myself for another routine day made glorious by recognizing the mundane as a blessing.

Andy's Journal

Andy worked hard on his journal this afternoon, probably because he was really happy about his new skills.

Us

 
We of course had a testimony meeting after church on Sunday, and all of us were happy (something to mark down in history)

Songs of the Sandbox

Because our swing set takes "two moderately skilled men 20-24 hours to complete," only the sandbox area is ready to play. I went out to check on Maisie and she was singing, I hope you can recognize the number of her Article of Faith.

Swimming

We spent Saturday swimming in the Julian's pool. Austin even enjoyed in the wholesome recreational activity. (Although there are no pictures of Maisie, she did get wet -- just not her head.)