Latest Benjaminism & Hairbows

Today we went to Thanksgiving Point Children's Gardens. We were quite disappointed that their water features were all turned off because they'd broken. So, we had a hot walk along the garden paths. We saw the observation beehive that we had installed a few years ago, fed the Koi and basically got really hot and tired.

When we got back into the big black Suburban, Benjamin said, "Whew! My kneepits are really sweaty!"

My latest craft venture is to make hair bows and lacy hats to put them on. I'm selling them both in my Etsy store, but no takers yet. Maybe they will sell better in the spring. Anyway, here are some pictures.

Mid July Updates

I can't believe we are almost half-way through July already! Yikes!

We don't hear much from Andre. He'd better do better as a missionary. But, if his Facebook status is any indication, the salmon run has pretty much petered out, so there isn't much work to do. That is very disappointing, as he needed to earn as much money as possible. Things will work out. I hope maybe the salmon will decide to resume their run. Go, salmon, go!!

Michelle has a boyfriend in the MTC. He has been sending her rather cryptic, mixed-message letters, which have upset her, so things have been interesting here on mail-call days (and often a few days after).

Alex left this morning at 4:45 for a week-long back-packing hike in the Unitas. His group leader is my parents' bishop, so I believe he is in good hands. I'm sure he'll have some great stories to tell when he gets back home.

Sewing classes are going quite well. I'm having a great time, and I think the girls are enjoying it too. It is nice that two of my daughters are in the classes. I don't know that I would take the time to teach them properly if it weren't structured like this.

The summer is going by very quickly. The children will be back in school on August 20th, just a month or so away. Between then and now, we will be involved in youth conference and a family reunion in Mesa Verde. Should be great fun!