To Love

Sunday, May 2, 2021

May Fete

Molly and I were twinning on Sunday -- I need red shoes.

Monday we dissected owl pellets.

Look at those rodent's teeth.

Eddie built this T-Rex with brain flakes.

FHE activity was spent planting in preparation for Meg's wedding.

Maddie came home wth a new trick. https://photos.app.goo.gl/LrQN1th6chpAPv2i9

Wednesday we spent the morning digging at the park.

Molly's reading idea s that she played Tarzan while we sat under the tree and read. I liked it.

Nappers.

The pool is clean and open. The kids were so excited to swim.

I enlisted help cleaning the oven. SOS pads and three budding custodians were just the ticket.

We spent another hour reading under our tree. This is what the tree sees.

This is what we see.

Molly is a swimmer.

Saturday Austin took Andy, Nick and Maisie to bike in Sedona. I took Maddie, Eddie, Ryan and Molly on a leaf walk. Molly found this tiny purple flower.

Afterwards they swam and I identified our specimens.

Look at Austin's broccoli. He's a gardener.

Maddie and I were asked to go to a dance recital and take care of the refreshments.

Molly harvested a carrot.

Mother's Day! My darlings decorated and showered me with gifts.

Grandma and Grandpa came for the best dinner Austin's ever made -- egg plant parmesan and nago gelato.

Evening selfie.

Blooms from my yard.

Sunday, April 25, 2021

These pictures loaded in reverese chronological order.). Tonight Molly finished her day with, "I said my prayer, and I helped her, too." "Her" is her bear that she loves. Molly dresses "the child" (another nick name) everyday. Today The Child wore a dress with her BOM in her hand because Molly said Cindy-Lou-Who went to primary. Here are Maisie's old jammies.

Austin and I are Trek Ma and Pa this year. I sewed my skirt and apron. At the fireside, Andy was asked to stand up. Then the speaker told about how four years ago she thought Andy was a primary boy, but that her son told her that Andy may be small, but he has the biggest heart. This remains true.

Austin makes heavenly gelato. After our fasting meal, we sat outside in the sun to taste that muy athenico gelato.

Austin made me a frame for our family picture that is 60"x30". It's huge, and I love it!

Andy, Eddie and Ryan had another weekend of wrestling matches. It's always exciting to watch.

It's warm -- like 88*. These few floated.

Maisie ran again this week. Her time didn't improve, so she was a little sad. I think she's brave every time she gets up to that line.

Here we are spectating. I love that our beloved grandparents come -- they also watched the boys wrestle.

Saturday morning we ZOOMed with Whitni, Elijah and Meg to pick engagement pictures.

They're going to be so good.

One of my favorite summer sounds is the lawn mower and the cheerful voices that chase it.

Another day, and another float.

Andy received "Rookie of the Year" at his wrestling banquet. Good, nice, boy that one.

NICK GOT HIS BRACES OFF!!!! He's just so handsome.

School Monday morning was typical and wonderful.

Austin harvested that kale from his garden.

We spent time playing "Camel Cup" with the younger kids. They were heavy bidders. Let's just say they are an easier win than the older kids.

No picture of Maisie? Boo.

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Happy Birthday #14 Nick and #45 Austin

These two boys are old. Nick grew up this year -- he's capable, smart, determined, successful and handsome as ever. This is the first year I heard Austin not want to admit his age -- he's organized, strong, kind, generous and gorgeous. Thier day was filled with the simple things -- lots of food and family. Austin worked all day, and Nick had track.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/KBrsDLT49Mvv36Yf9 (Their song.)

Nick's belly hurts after eating dairy, so nice Grandma brought him a special cupcake. I made Austin Mel's blueberry cake. Make it. https://www.melskitchencafe.com/heavenly-blueberry-and-cream-angel-dessert/