Friday September 4

I did but sleep good last night.

So when my alarm went off this morning for 7:00 High....and Madi not here to hold me accountable...I skipped it!

But I did go with Cassi to bootcamp.

Kyra and Cannon came over to hang out.

Then we all went to the Morgan's house to swim.

Except dad, who worked on the outdoor faucet thing.

He had one of those days... well week... Where everything has just not gone as planned.

So he's been frustrated.

But we took it easy this evening and watched a movie together.

Except Cassi, she's with friends.

We also got out ring doorbell today and we got the one that comes with an echo show, and I played music while cooking dinner... And dad and my song came on and made me really happy ❤️

 

Thursday September 3

I ran 8 miles today.

It was hard but I'm glad I can still do it.

I need to keep the longer ones in rotation so they won't seem so hard.

Elsie's sandles came today.

Her camping trip will be next weekend and she is so excited!

Me too!

We did laundry today, the kids got it all put away.

I edited pictures.... Still more to do.

Dad and Porter picked a bunch of pears.

Dad also fixed out matter bathroom sinks.

They have been only putting out a little bit if water since we had the whole water pump thing happen.

He took it apart and cleaned it all out and now it shoots out time of water!

Dad and Port drive out to Star to borrow Steve's little tractor so he could dig up the outdoor faucet.

It sprung a leak ☹️

Luckily it doesn't seem like a hard fix.

Elsie and I didn't bike ride AGAIN!

Vern left to bike the hiawatha trail with her family.

So she will be gone the next few days.

And we feel bad riding without her!!!!!

 

Wednesday September 2

 So it wasn't a crazy day.

We went to the gym.

I picked stuff out of the garden.

I spent several hours making tomato soup.

Dad had a dentist appointment.

He also went grocery shopping.

We had a bishopric member come over to talk to us about a calling change....

Then we had a stake fireside zoom for the youth.

Kind of a chill day.

Gonna have to start preserving pears soon.

Yum!

Grapes are coming on too, maybe we will do grape juice this year?

Tuesday September 1

I went for a good run this morning before I had to be to a YW meeting.

After running a couple errands after that, the kids and I went downstairs and organized the rooms into classrooms for each of the kids.

I thin it will work out nice.

I don't know how long Cassi will be done online ...but it will work for now.

No bike riding today because of Elsie's popped tire!

Hopefully dad can get it fixed tomorrow!

I had our ARP meeting tonight.

Dad is at work and wasn't able to get in on the zoom tonight, dang it.

It was great, talking about Step 12.

I just love this program!

Port and the boys we table to social distance and watch a show together this evening.

So fun ❤️

 

Monday August 31

Madi and Logan find an apartment in Bend that they really like.

They lucked out when they came across it.

They still have to go through the approval process, but hopefully it works out for them.

It's in great shape and it is in their budget.

So fingers crossed.

I went to the gym without both the girls today.

Cassi had rugby class pictures so she couldn't come.

After lunch, Cassi threw a little party for a new girl in our Ward.

I think it turned out really good.

I picked a bunch of stuff from the garden....

Also Vern, the boys and Porter picked goatheads asking the lane.

I helped a little but after the party was over 

Then Elsie and I rode bikes with Vern earlier in the day, because it was a much cooler day today!

It was nice!

Then we had a relaxing evening, the little ones and I.

Cassi had to go to work after rugby.

 

Sunday August 30

Sad day ☹️

Madi and Logan left for Oregon.

But first we started the day with goodbyes to the Thomson's.

We had so much fun with them!

I'm so glad that they could come and hang out with us for the weekend.

After they left, we had a casual home church.

Madi and Logan had everything packed so we didn't want to make them feel out of place 😂

Then we played a few rounds of Skyjo, had lunch, then said our goodbyes.

It does feel a bit empty here without them.

After they left, we had some quiet time which ended up in a 2 1/2 hour nap!

I guess we were worn out!

After we ate some dinner (leftovers) we did our Come Follow Me Sunday school.

And Elsie and I finally got back on the bikes and rode 4 miles with Vern.

It was pretty dark when we finished!

We need to start earlier!!!!!

 

Saturday August 29

Happy birthday to our baby Bell!!!!

We had such a fun and busy day today.

We are muffins for breakfast.

Then played more volleyball.

We have had a lot of fun playing volleyball.

Then we made lunches and headed to the river.

It was the perfect weather and we had so much fun.

There were a lot of people there, that was the only downside.....but it was still so fun!

When we got back, we made hamburgers for dinner, then celebrated Madi with some key lime pie, her favorite.

I'm gonna miss her!!!

They leave for Oregon tomorrow!

I'm not ready ☹️

Friday August 28

Madi and I had our last HIGH class together this morning 💔

Gosh I am gonna miss her!

We cleaned the house, Madi packed more stuff up, and we got ready for the Thomson's to come.

It's already so much fun with them here.

We had yummy brisket that Dad made, played games, played volleyball.

It's been a fun night.

And looks like the weather will be great for floating the river tomorrow.... Now we just need to get to sleep!

 

Thursday August 27

 I ran 7 miles this morning.

It was nice to get it done before the heat set in.

We worked on cleaning the house today.

Elsie's bedroom was a disaster!!!

She was very good and helpful cleaning it up.... And even more fun, she wanted me to pretend I was Ms Hanagen 😂(she's been watching Annie lately).

Dad spent the day cleaning as well as moving sprinklers all around....

Some day we will get a sprinkler system out there so he doesn't have to spend so many hours moving sprinklers!!!

I did some grocery shopping and when I got home we were gonna ride bikes with Vern.

But then Elsie got a bad spasm in her back!

It was bad, like she was crying!

So we skipped the bike ride, tried to stretch her, have her ibuprophen, got her in the shower and into bed.

Hopefully it feels better tomorrow!

The Thomson's are coming to visit tomorrow, it's gonna be a fun time!

Madi and Logan still have a lot of packing to do.....

Madi had her last day with Sierra today, she's gonna miss Sierra!

But I am sure she will get a lot accomplished tomorrow!!!!

Ahhhh, I'm gonna miss her!

Wednesday August 26

Today was spent outside mostly after the gym.

Garden stuff, morning, watering, etc.

I also called I some homemade spaghetti sauce, yum!

I can't wait to get not and preserve more!!!!

But it does take a day!!!!

And makes a mess!

But when Madi and Logan leave I can make that my canning kitchen!!!!!

Elsie and I cleaned the fridge out, she was a lot of help today!

We rode 4 miles with Vern ❤️

Then the Morgan's invited us over for cake because Kyra made some and wanted to share.

Yummy!