Cousins came over

Karen called to see if I wanted to go to the new water park at Kensington yesterday. I really didn't feel like baking in the 95 degree sun so I told her to bring the kids over for a swim instead. We'll go to the park another day. Karen and I sat on the deck in the shade while the kids swam. Today Lynette is coming over to do our walk in the pool. I had a doctor's appointment at 9:00 this morning and it was too hot by the time I got back. I went for my first ever physical. She did an EKG and my heart looks good. I will be going for a bunch of blood work. I feel great but thought since I'm hitting the big 5-0 I should probably get checked over.

Confirmation Sunday

Hard to believe these "twiners" are confirmed. It was a rather warm day, in the 90's, but not too humid and a breeze. We were just thankful the church has air.

Click on this picture for a closer look if you want to feel "old". Even Heidi Sue couldn't believe what kids are already getting confirmed.

Confirmation Kids

I didn't really get any good pictures from yesterday. These are a few Gretchen took. It went well. Maybe a little long for them. I should have had them get picked up at 4 or 5:oo instead of 6:00. I didn't mind but I'm thinking maybe they were getting bored after five hours. I finished the girls dresses last night and we found shoes today. So hopefully we are set for tomorrow.

Getting Ready

I've been kind of busy trying to finish the dresses. I only have the hem left and if I get real organized, I hope to do that later this morning. Right now I'm preparing for 30 fourteen and fifteen year olds to come over. The twins are having the confirmation kids this afternoon. We WERE going to have all the "kyds" tonight but changed that plan. The confirmation kids only have a half day and I didn't think I could handle them being here from 12:30 PM to midnight!!! So I am serving them lunch and they will get picked up at about 6:00 PM. We will have the "Kyds" next weekend instead. I browned 10 pounds of ground round and am going to do a Taco Bar. I will set everything up outside. Dad sprayed for mosquitos last night so hopefully their all gone. I'm still not sure how to do it. I'm thinking maybe Molly and I should put the meat in the soft and hard tacos and then let them put what ever else they want. That's it, tacos and I will cut up a Watermelon. Molly also made Scotcheroos and Toffee Bars for dessert. Then I will give them a late afternoon snack of cheese popcorn, party mix, pretzels and White Chocolate Candy Mix. I made slush this morning and if it's frozen by late afternoon I will serve slush with the munchies.

My Retreat

I moved this table and chairs up on the deck from under the Arbor. I absolutely love sitting here with a cup of coffee or water. Especially after my walk in the morning. The deck has become so shaded and the weather has been so perfect it's a nice cool spot to sit. In fact, the deck has become so shaded I think I'm going to have to start planting Impatients in that barrel behind the table. I don't think these flowers are getting enough sunshine any more.

I got one confirmation dress done and it fits!!! Hurray!!! I hope to finish the second today and so far it fits also! Actually, I still have to hem the first one but plan to have them both done, hemmed and ironed by tomorrow night. The girls want confirmation kids over Friday and then "kyds" Friday night so tomorrow is my deadline for dresses!

Brett and Marcus

Brett got a picture with his favorite player, Marcus Thames. Last night was photo night at Comerica Park. Brett figured since he's only made nine games, he'd go for his tenth and get a picture of his buddy. He told him to hit two homers but he only hit one. It was the game winning homer in the 8th. The tigers won 1-0.