I got involved in the United Way through work and volunteer for different events they host. Recently they were putting kits together for families who were getting into their own home for the first time. They asked for people to make tie blankets that they could include in these welcome home baskets. For some reason I thought it would be a good idea to donate FIVE tie blankets. Clearly I've never made one before. Not that they're difficult, but it just took more time than I had anticipated which always seems to be the case for things. After bending over cutting and tying, my neck still isn't straightened out. The girls helped a bit at least.
We've been in a crepe craze here for the past couple of weeks. Brynn learned how to make them herself now, so she whipped up a batch for an after-school snack one day. She likes to make a sort of strawberry compote to top them with. Mmm!
Clara brought our go-to teacher appreciation gift of a candy bouquet to her teacher last week.
And for H day in the ABC Countdown to the last day of school, they wore hats. Clara was doing some reading in 'Adventure Cat' during breakfast one morning.
My geranium was blooming again last week. I got this from Cookie Connie, as we affectionately call her at our house. She was the one who fulfilled my silent auction prize of a dozen cookies each month for a year that I had won at Farm and Family Night in Hurdsfield a year and a half ago. She commented on my birthday on Facebook that she wished she could give me some cookies for my birthday. 💜 I wished that too! Ha. She is so sweet and would always include a decorative plate or something extra, like this potted plant, in with the cookies.
Brynn was getting some snuggles in with our neighbor cat, Lucky.
Studying for a geography test one morning before school.
Clara and Dad were practicing riding without training wheels again. She went for a little ways on her own. By the time summer gets into full swing, she'll probably be a pro!
Mickey has been warming up more and letting Brynn hold him for longer periods of time. After his big escape over Easter, he has only gotten loose one other time. He tried to join Brynn's sleepover she was having with her friend when he made his way into the fort they had put up.
Brynn's grade did a big career assessment in which it produced a report of the jobs Brynn would be best suited for based on her answers. One of the top results was a counselor/psychologist. She had originally planned to go into veterinary medicine, but now wants to pursue the counseling route. (And, yes, she does still have her Christmas tree up in her room.)
Dana's next house project is putting a fireplace in our living room. So excited!
Brynn made a yummy sundae for dessert tonight.
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