This Week At Home, No. 23

In which summer vacation begins in earnest.

Enjoying lunch with Nana and Grandma

Sunday:

Finished  3rd grade Sunday school, although it was a little sad to say good-bye to my sweet boys and girls.  We had a great discussion about spiritual things to end our time together.  They are precious!

Rushed home to start the grill.  It was sunny at this time.  The grill was hot and ready in no time, but the weather had changed just that quickly.  It poured!  The coals went out.  However we were able to cook the burgers and dogs before the coals were totally out.  We enjoyed a lovely afternoon with Grandpa and Grandma.  We are so thankful they have moved back to Indiana. 

Monday:
First full week of our summer vacation is here!  It seems so odd not to have lessons this morning.  We will start our summer lessons next week.  I want one week of freedom.  :-)

Today we go visit Grandma with my Mom.  It promises to be a warm day with possible storms. Grandma is doing well.  She has recovered from her pneumonia.  She is failing in her mental abilities more and more.  That is to be expected. We just love on her all we can while we have her.  Usually we bring Little House on the Prairie DVDs.  It amazes me that she remembers so much of them. 

Tuesday:
Mowed as much as we could, given that we were almost out of gasoline.  Yes, I could go get it, but it is a smelly job and in my book it's a man's job!  I mow, he gets the gas.  That's a good deal, I figure.  After lunch, we made it to the library before a dentist cleaning visit for the kids.  Praise the Lord, no one had any cavities! Summer Bible study started this evening for me. What joy to be digging deeper into God's word with a group of women, including my dear mother.

Wednesday:
Dear husband brought me some gasoline last evening, so we need to finish that job.  It rained two times this morning.  I hope to get it done before the next round of rain that looks like it is on the way.   Need to work on gathering camping supplies and start a pile in the family room near the garage door.  Trevor was not feeling his best today.  He says his tummy is bothering him and he was happy to lay around reading all day.  Wild storms passed through right at bed time.  Sirens blaring.  Thankfully they passed without harm, but to our south there were houses leveled and people injured. 

Salad buffet from last Thursday's Bunco gathering. 

Thursday:
Able to get the lawn finished yesterday.  It can be an enjoyable project to work on with the kids, I've decided.  It's raining right now.  I hope to get provisions for camping today.  Need to working on finishing packing.  This evening is judo promotion night.  Grace and Ryan are getting their next belts.

Friday:

Jeff got the whole day off!  Yippee, we'll eat breakfast, hook up the camper and be off!   

Lovely Grace.

Saturday - Monday:
Indiana Dunes here we come!  So far the forecast is favorable for a lovely weekend.

Camp Menu:

Friday:  Having grilled, marinated chicken tenders with grilled zucchini, pasta salad, and smores.
Saturday:  Grandma & friend joining us for burgers, brats, baked beans, grilled corn on the cob, and smores. 
Sunday:  hot dogs over an open fire, grilled veggies in foil, and smores!

Do you see a common theme?  Smores!  I will need to be careful.  :-)

Campground Activities:

Friday evening crafts at the campground shelter with the naturalist.  (A kid favorite!)

Saturday morning hike in the woodlands (Got mosquito?)

Saturday mid-morning work on IN State Park patch requirements
Saturday afternoon:  Dunes Jeopardy!  (my husband's favorite game)

Saturday evening:  Pavilion Sunset History Tour! (Really looking forward to this!)

"Meet the park interpreter for a view of Indiana’s best sunset!
We’ll meet in front of the beach pavilion for a look at this
unique Indiana icon, a special tour, and then we’ll head
to the top for a great sunset! It’s a one of a kind way to
enjoy an evening on the beach!"  

Sunday morning church service at the campground shelter.
Sunday morning hike to Mt. Tom
Sunday after the hike, work on park patch for an hour, ie,. volunteer to clean beach?
Sunday afternoon:  Snake show, get to touch a snake. (Yippee or yikes?) 
Sunday evening:  hike in the dark  (I will be skipping this one.)
Monday morning:  feed the birds (I can do this at home!)
Monday afternoon:  wetland hike (We will probably be getting ready to come home.) 

2009 sunset, Lake Michigan