May 17, 2009

  • Hope y'all had as nice a LORD's day as did I. ;^)

    First was the Harvesters' SS class, which is always edifying (except we in the choir have to leave 20 minutes early), then worship.

    This afternoon Elaine kindly hosted the May celebration, with lemonade and Swiss Pastry Shop's (in)famous Black Forest Cake (which isn't actually very well named, seeing as how there's no cherries or chocolate cake involved).  Earlier today Meredith garnered a truly impressive heap of ribbons, medals, and trophies for her work and participation in SS at St. Andrews' Episcopal.  She was the best Scripture-memorizer of the kindergarten-thru-1st-grade group! 

    I was a little unclear as to whether Margaret actually earned the medal and trophy she's holding, or those were also Meredith's. Perhaps Mom can remember?

    Speaking of Mom, she received a really elegant magnifying glass as a Mother's Day gift:

    This is out of order, but here's a good photo of Jeanne, I thought, with Meredith and Elaine:

    After the party various family members stopped by to see the updated kitchen, though Kirstin came so Bethany could have a turn seeing Magellan; she made suitably complimentary remarks about the kitchen, to give her her due.  Here is Bethany with the kitten and Bryson playing with the photo-editing program on the DSi:

    Her Gran thought that was a good picture of her poppet. 

    And here both of them are, saying their goodbyes to the cats, who seemed disinclined to urge them to stay longer:

    Matt and Benjamin had to miss because of Cub Scouts, unfortunately.  Being allergic to cats, Matt is likely not anxious to meet Magellan, but I daresay Benjamin would like to have a turn.  Hopefully he'll be able to see the kitten soon!

    This evening I began  -  along with quite a few other people, including a few from choir  -  a four week series about Biblical financial principles using material from Crown Financial Ministries.  Don and I were never good about looking at our finances from that POV, and I'm eager to learn.  The first session was definitely thought-provoking and convicting. 

    Then it was home to change and spend a few minutes with the Wii Fit.  Magellan really needs to learn to stay away from the balance board when I'm on it, otherwise pussy paws can be accidentally stepped on.

    After that I played the Wii game Kirstin gave me for Mother's Day:  Hasbro's Family Game Night (something like that, anyway), which includes Boggle and Battleship!  Very entertaining.  Thanks, Kirstin! 

    About time to put the van up and turn in for the night.  Tomorrow begins the screening-in of the back porch!