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On Monday, Preston and Quincy made their confirmations.  Their teacher stood in as a sponsor and was very supportive.  Today, Sandra got married.  Preston and Quincy were the acolytes in her wedding.  It was pretty neat to see them serve her during a sacrament too. They really are turning into great little servers!  

Because of my father, I am chronically early.  I don't mind being early, but sometimes my kids don't like waiting around for things to start.  Today, we were 20 minutes early, so we checked out a historical landmark we saw signs for close to the church.  It was a beautiful day today!   

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a nice, easy thanksgiving here at our house.  We all greatly missed Madison.  We still had an amazing day and feel thankful and blessed.   

Jim's birthday

Jim celebrated his birthday yesterday.  He isn't one who loves being sang to or having candles, but he does love cake (he also got chicken fried steak)!  Sometimes, as we get older, the celebrations seem less amazing. Jim got to celebrate his day by taking a day off work.  Then, because he was off work, he took Preston to an orthopedic appointment (where Preston was released!).  Jim was happy because he got to go out for lunch with Preston!  He then got to spend the evening watching Quincy play basketball.  Some people might not find this to be an amazing birthday celebration, but Jim loves watching the kids play just about any sport!  

Quincy's team didn't win, but when watching the warm ups we thought it would be a terribly lopsided game.  They did a great job not getting killed!  

I am happy that we have our Jim.  He is the dad who is always showing the kids stuff.  Explaining it to them.  The one who is willing to rehash every play in a game with them, always teaching.   He has a mind for fairness, order, and is an excellent peacekeeper in a house that isn't always sane.  We love you Jim!  So glad you don't mind having your birthday hijacked!  

Preston and Quincy's confirmation

Preston and Quincy made their Confirmations at Annunciation church in Baldwin tonight.  I am so very proud of them and the work they put in!  And they clean up pretty nicely too!   Quincy was happy to announce this will be the last dress she wears in her life and the last time I can ever fix her hair "fancy"!!   

Preston did an excellent job reading petitions!  

Their confirmation teacher, Sandra.   

What happens if you come home from college and don't bring dress clothes?  You have to dress up like Cameron!  

Our Parish priest, Father Jo was pretty animated tonight!  

Sandra was Quincy's sponsor.  Grandma was Preston's.  They all did a great job!  

And there were a couple people extremely happy that mass ended and they got cake!   

Langsgiving 2017

We had a house load for Langsgiving.  My heart is happy!  I love seeing all my cousins, aunts and uncles!  So much to be thankful for!  

What Friday's have become

Every single Friday, I wake up, thank the Lord for getting us through the week to the weekend. I tune the radio on the bus to the classic station to force small people to celebrate "Classic Rock Friday" with me, (which they hate) and I feel absolutely content with life, thinking about spending time with my family and relaxing.  Yep....I am delusional.  Every single weekend turns into a marathon of insanity and catching up, and laundry, and being "reminded" about things that I have to do that I had no knowledge of in the first place.  I am still thankful, even though I sometimes wish for a little less excitement.  

Last night, Quincy had a basketball game.  I tried mightily to find volunteers to help with the band's fundraiser and end of marching season party.  I failed.  Which meant I got to help at both events last night.  I actually enjoyed the party and seeing some friends as well as visiting with the band kids a little bit.  The fundraiser was a little disappointing in both the number of parents who helped, and the number of kids who participated.  I really should not care, but we are trying to help them raise money for their trip, and I know that there is going to be whining down the road about the kids not having enough money.  It is a little bit disheartening.  I am proud of Cameron for the work he put in anyway.  

Jim took Quincy to her game. Her team lost.  He took her out to dinner so she seemed like that was a good make up for a bad night!  They were also kind enough to take care of my Sam's club shopping.  Although I seem to have a few things in the freezer that were not on the list!  ;)

The only one relaxing this weekend seems to be the dog!  We have been taking her over to my brother's house to see his dog, and are hoping we get some puppies!  

Preston attended a birthday party for one of his friends last night.  This party had a lot of boys invited, and I believe they had a good time.  Preston never went to bed and was absolutely exhausted today as a result!  I had to keep bumping him during church because he was dozing off!   I think everyone will sleep good tonight. 

Giving thanks...at school

Yesterday was the Community Thanksgiving lunch at school.  They did something a little different this year and split it up so only 2nd and 3rd graders invited people to make it less crowded.  Harper was happy we came to eat with her, although she sort of acted like she didn't know us when we first got there! I am thankful that our kids go to a small school and they host things like this.