We are still learning to cope over here with whatever blooms this time of year. We are slowly returning to normal, and thankfully this week has been less demanding than most. After being down for the count Friday, we were up for going to Hadassah's 2nd birthday party Saturday morning and then a much needed trip to Sam's club for food. William, Robert and Hannah had donuts at the party (donut "cake"-super cute), then had real cake and enough samples that they didn't have lunch (neither did Francis and I, so many yummy samples!). Not the most nutritional meal, but sometimes you just go with the hand you are dealt. We had a delicious cookout dinner and family movie night, so it was an all around fun day.
Sunday we were healthy enough for church (yay!), and Robert was eager to tell me all he learned about Joseph when we picked him up. It was awesome to hear! The boys both made to AWANAS that evening and William got 4 sections signed that he had memorized (the most in his class) and Robert did his verse with no problem. I cannot tell you how happy it makes me that we are able to be part of this program that helps children memorize and use scripture.
After grocery store Monday, we had the week off from CC on Tuesday. We ended up at the Bryan library to play in their children's area. Well, we got there and a worker there asked if we were there for "play to learn" group. I answered honestly, "I don't know, are we?" She explained what it was (the name says it all) and then said although there are signups the week before she happened to have three extra spots for my kids if I was interested. The kids had a blast. They opened up this big conference room full of centers and toys. They even had the old school wooden rocking boat that turns over and is stairs. I'm glad we went!
Today was field trip day for CC. They plan them for the weeks we don't have class. This month was Franklin Drive Thru Safari. We all showed up at 9:30. We went to pay and apparently a baby otter had gotten loose in the gift shop and decided Robert was the perfect totem pole. He climbed up on Robert, much to Robert's delight. William and Hannah squealed with joy until a worker came and got the otter. It was too cute for words. Then we took a bus tour around the bigger animals. They had buckets of food that the kids were able to feed an and all the animals. Some came up and stuck their heads int he bus while other hung back and played it cool. There were deer, hariku, buffalo, llamas, emus, ostrich, lemurs, pigs, zebras, giraffes...over 120 different kids of animals. Our guide was amazing, giving us information on most of the animals and answering any question we or the kids had. Hannah kept trying to climb out of the bus windows to get a closer look, but I managed to keep her in. The second part of the tour was a walking tour to see all sorts of moneys, warthogs, flamingos, pigs and lizards... and some other animals I've forgotten. The boys got to feed the giraffes special green leaves and give the monkey's grapes. The monkeys would catch the grapes in their hands. Amazing! Over all it was a great day that will not be soon forgotten.
I'm writing a day early because this weekend is going to get busy. The kids and I are heading to Dallas for the State Fair of Texas. Hopefully we will have a safe an uneventful journey there.
Till next time!
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