Monday DayLook: May 17, 2010

For Today:  May 17, 2010

 Looking out from my back porch... light blue sky, slight breeze, sea of yellow dandelions within the tree rows, almost blooming lilacs (I am in anticipation of their sweet scent!), newly tilled earth waiting for more seeds!

 I am thinking about…this past weekend.  We all participated in Mass at the Cathedral & then had fun at the Spring Festival.  Angelina and I attended her old dance troupe’s (Camria Ballet Academy) Spring Recital – Thumbelina.  We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend!

 I am thankful for... peaceful Monday’s and a happy baby in Louis.

 I am reading…just catching up on my magazine pile lately.

 I am hoping... for a few calm and sunny weeks – right in a row.

 I am hearing... Zeke and Graham trying to decide (LOUDLY) which game(s) they are going to play.

 I am wearing…my hair in ponytail and flip-flops on my feet.  The middle is clothed relaxingly!

 From the sewing/craft room (aka. laundry room!)…hopefully Angelina will be working on her quilt later today.  I’d also like to get the kids’ wood art projects for 4-H started today.

 From the school room... A.L.M.O.S.T. done with our formal school year.

 From the kitchen... well, since I forgot/didn’t take the time to do a menu plan, I’m half-ways thinking about dinner plans while I type this short post.

 State of the house… good enough, but I really need to wash a load of jeans.

 A successful moment… all of my plant starts are in the ground or potted.

 A few plans for the rest of the week…
Monday: Angelina’s last regular dance class is tonight.  Grandma Green Acres is coming along so she can check out the Ellendale garden center.  Planting of corn & soybeans has resumed.

Wednesday: Angelina has an orthodontist appointment today.  Also need to make a couple quick errand stops while in the ‘city.’  Dash is headed out to the FMCHE Father/Son Camping trip a couple days early … he’ll be under supervision of another willing Dad.

 Thursday:   My sister’s little guy turns 1 year old today!  Happy Birthday!

 Friday: Did I tell you a friend (Sarah G.) talked me/twisted my arm into walking the 5K with her and other friends.  Actually, I’d walk 5K to chat with these friends on almost any occasion!  Eric, Zeke & Graham will join Dash at the FMCHE Father/Son Camping trip for a couple days.

Saturday:   Confirmation/1st Eucharist Mass/Celebration at the Cathedral on Saturday night – Eric was asked to be a sponsor; we know quite a few of the confirmands. 

Sunday: A good friend of Angelina’s receives her Confirmation/1st Eucharist on Sunday & we’ve been invited to her celebration, as well.  My first Godchild graduates from high school this year … her Senior Vocal Recital and graduation celebration are this afternoon.

 A picture memory...

Graham and Zeke are determined to bring the sand toys to the sandbox…

 

 

 

 

Dash – photo op after Aeropsace Camp

 

Fresh rhubarb, perfect for a Rhubarb Crisp!

 

Gazanias … fun orange & yellow flowers for the back porch.  A little slice of sunshine!