And It's Monday Again

'nuf said!

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Blessings today include: airport pickup for Steve: Everley deciding that she was going with me to pick up PawPaw and then spend the night

Beautiful Sunday!

Today was Everley's official birthday party with her friends. She decided on a skating party, so I offered to keep Emmatha at my house during the party (yeah, I sacrifice like that - not that falling on the skating floor and breaking my whatever didn't sound appealing).

I had offered to make cupcakes for the party, and didn't bother to get the ingredients yesterday, so I had to go out this morning. The request was for Funfetti cupcakes with Rainbow Chip Icing (if you haven't had it,  you don't now the hypnotic effect it has on some people). A few years ago, they discontinued Rainbow Chip Icing, and it was a national scandal. They brought it back, much to the relief of some members of my family. This morning I needed to go in search of his delicacy (to some). Of course, the first two stores that I went to did not have it. Finally the third store had some, and I promptly bought four containers. One never knows when one might need this - possibly as currency in a barter situation.

Anyhow, on the way home I picked up some biscuits from Holler and Dash (one was the rasberry jam and nutella - strictly for Molly as I'm not a nutella person). I got the cupcakes baked and iced in time to give them to Mathieu for the party when he dropped off Emmatha.

The party was a success, and Lindley decided to leave the party early and come to the Doik to play with Emmatha. It was a beautiful day, so we grabbed a blanket and headed outside. There was swinging and playing on the blanket and a little adventuring off the blanket. The only squabble was when Emmatha was walking with NetNet and NetNet wouldn't allow Emmatha to walk over to the yard next door!

Once the party was over, Everley and Maribeth came over and Everley and Lindley opened all of Everley's party gifts. Pretty soon it was time for everyone to leave - tomorrow's a school day! But what a lovely Sunday afternoon!

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Today's blessings include: finding Rainbow Chip icing; biscuits with Molly; finishing the cupcakes; afternoon time with Lynnette, Lindley, and Emmatha; dinner with Maribeth, Lynnette, Lindley, Everley, and Emmatha from CPK; visit with Cheryl and Camille and cruise talk

Walking?

After a good night's sleep, the Es and I got up and started our day. Molly brought over breakfast and stayed around a bit - and tried to teach Emmatha to walk without help. You can judge for yourself if she made any progress ...

Molly left to go attend to her day, and after work Maribeth came and collected Everley and Emmatha for a pizza party with friends. And I put on my pjs and got into bed. My favorite way to spend a Saturday night!!

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Blessings today include: Molly bringing Chick Fil A for breakfast; fun with Emmatha and Everley and Lindley

Friday Fun!

Today we managed to improve the new swing. Lynnette climbed on top of my Prius and with a broom and determination, she maneuvered the new strap into place and rehung the swing. Now it doesn't hit the tree and is low enough for everyone to climb on without needing a step stool. All the girls came over and we had some fun outside. A great way to start the weekend!!

What one does when she wants to make sure
Lala sweeps/cleans the floor.
I think some made it into her mouth ...
Although dropping it on the floor is a lot more fun!

Fun times!!

Improved swing!! And a great day for swinging!!

Everyone gets in on the fun!
This one just needs A LOT of supervision!!

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Blessings today include: Lynnette fixing the swing (wish I had taken a photo of her standing on top of  my Prius!); all the girls enjoying the swing; Everley and Emmatha spending the night

Happy Thursday!

Today I picked up Lindley at school and she came to the Doik for awhile since her mom had to teach a class. It was a nice day, so we spent a little time outside, a little time inside, and a little time watching tv. Steve is in Orlando at a wedding, so it's going to be a quiet weekend. One would think I could spend the weekend getting a lot of stuff done. One thinks silly thoughts sometimes!!

Meanwhile, life goes on. The DC drama continues, it got cold in Nashville, and I still have a long list of things I need to accomplish. So onward and upward - or something to that effect ....

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Blessings today include: picking up Lindley at school and having Lindley time