I love my new cookbook shelf and old wine rack. They look great together!
New House Adventures
Thirty minutes of going through all the leftover paint to figure out what goes with each room – there are roughly four different shades of brown all one off from each other – and toilet tank replacement. The Kassels are in for a rockin’ Thursday night!
Projects and School Conferences, Oh My!
Andy arrived home from work to this…
Yes, there are projects in the very near future, but first we had Parent-Teacher-Student conferences today. Both kids are doing well. Andy and I were most excited to hear that John has made some big gains in his reading. He has been working with a Reading Specialist and I had noticed some differences, but it was great to hear his teacher say that John has made big gains and is doing very well. Laura is plugging along. I smiled big when her teacher said that she considers Laura a leader!
After conferences, we had a quick dinner and then Andy got to work. Up tonight is putting together a wall cabinet and free-standing cabinet for our half bath and then a shelf for all my cookbooks in the breakfast nook. Did I mention that I love my husband and his willingness to complete all the projects I keep dropping on him?!?
Lea!
Somebody got a new friend today! Lea Clark arrived from American Girl to make Laura’s day. Laura has nearly paid for her entirely on her own. That smile from my Red does my heart good.
Grilling
A boy is never too young to learn to grill. John helped Andy make dinner tonight. So fun to watch Dad pass on grilling knowledge to Son.
Laura’s First Holy Communion
Today was Laura’s first Holy Communion. It was so great to see her experience this for the first time. She, along with four others, received the bread and wine from Pastor Julia and Pastor Peter.
As a gift from the church, Laura received a hymnal with her name engraved on it, a certificate, and a rose. We also made sure to save one of the bulletins from today’s service.
Today was made even more special because Pastor Julia presented the gifts to Laura. This was Pastor Julia’s last First Communion group as she retires next week from service to St. Andrew’s.
I am so happy for our girl today! It was amazing to watch her receive communion for the first time. Moments you never forget.
No Picture
There is no picture today because it was project after project after project. We are slowly getting everything unpacked and set up. Slow and steady wins the race…