- We took all of the cars possibly to church today. Graham came from his house sitting gig so he drove one car. Campbell and Keaton had to keep kids at another church after church was over so they took a second car. Robby and I were going to go shopping after we left Grannymom's house so we took car number three. Anderson and Whitman didn't want to go shopping with us so they brought car four.
- Before church, I was able to drop off a few things that I borrowed for the shower. Church was super exciting today-I got a text from Reagan. She had 30 minutes with her phone, and we were in the middle of worship. She left us a 4 minute voice recording that I have listened to a few times. She said everything was going good-not a life guard, but working on the ropes course. I was so glad to hear from her today.
- Robby, Whitman, and I were the first ones to leave church and arrive at Grannymom's house. Graham and then Anderson showed up, and we enjoyed lunch and some time to visit.
- Robby and I ran a few errands and most importantly bought the paint fr the school room. I also gathered some help-Grannymom is coming to help. Paint was a bit pricey so hopefully one gallon on paint will do it. Otherwise, I will be going back for some more.
- We made it home after 4 so there was a little bit for us to do in the house. I finished getting the school room ready while Robby worked on dessert. Soon the Wilsons came over for supper (which was left over from the wedding last night). We visited for a while, and then they left, and Robby and I sat on the couch for a bit!
May 17, 2026
May 16, 2026
- This was the last Upward game for the season, and it was my last day of my concessions stand duty as well. Hallelujah. I don't hate it, but it does take up a few Saturdays. It has served its purpose and helped the kids pay for camps over the years, but now we have less kids earning money so even when they work for a bit, we still just make 30 or 40 dollars a Saturday, and I'm there all day so it really isn't worth it. Now, I do enjoy Raymar, and this year I have gotten to know some new folks so that has been fun.
- The kids will still work the concession stand next season, but Keaton was busy working today. She reffed 4 different soccer games. As usual, there were some grown ups who didn't act too nice, but I think that she can handle her own out there on that field.
- Since today was the championship game, Graham had decided that he didn't want to ref at all. He has never really liked reffing especially when tensions are high. He has always done in though to help earn money for camp, but today he just stayed at home (well, he stayed at his house sitting gig.)
- Tonight we went to the McGuire wedding. It was pretty far out, and we didn't even have cell service. I was afraid that tonight would be night that Reagan was able to call or text us, and we would miss it. However, when we did get back to civilization there was no text from her so maybe we will hear from her soon.
- The wedding was outside, and I think that everything worked out perfectly well. We had old church friends and current church friends to visit with so we really had a good time. Robby and I were supposed to help clean up, and after the wedding we spent a lot of time visiting.
- We had been back in the reception place for about 5 minutes and were visiting in there, when Amber came up to us and told us to go on home since we had been helping so much. We had to tell her that we hadn't helped at all yet!
- We were able to completely fill the van full of things to help take to their house. We were there when they all pulled in so we also unloaded their cars. Hopefully, we were some help to them!
- It was after 10;30 when we made it home. Now, our car is unloaded, and I'm sitting in the kitchen in my dress with the dog asleep at my feet. Robby is watching the news, but we better start thinking about getting ourselves to bed!
May 15, 2026
- This morning started with me frantically making 3 breakfast casseroles-I somehow got a few minutes behind on my schedule and had to quickly dry my hair and throw on my dress.
- I still made it in time to help set things up for Kennedy's bridal brunch. The brunch turned out amazingly well. The food was all good and the decorations were beautiful. It was fun helping with lots of fun friends.
- When it was over, we went to town washing dishes and cleaning up. It did get a little warm cleaning up, but I rewarded myself with a Sonic drink on the way home.
- Once I made it home, Campbell and Graham were at work, but Keaton chatted with me in the kitchen while I unloaded everything and straightened the house some. It didn't take too long to reset a few things.
- Robby came home, and we ended up back at Top Golf with Keaton and Whitman. While we golfed, which I did win most of the games we played, I worked on a letter for Reagan and worked on my list for next week. I always feel like I can think better once I have written things down.
- Graham went to house sit today, and this afternoon, Anderson spent some time working out. Keaton and Campbell went to babysit tonight, and Robby and I left next. We met up with some friend's to celebrate Tony's birthday. We ate habachi, and then came back to Shannon's house for cake.
- The boys met up to play volletball and now they are at Sonic. Robby and I just sat down on the couch and possibly we should go to bed and possibly we will watch a show.
May 14, 2026
- Campbell and Keaton started the morning off with their last day at Mother's Day Out. They ended up coming home with quite a few gifts from their little students. Robby and I left fairly early too this morning.
- We went to get my wedding ring resized. I haven't been able to wear it in over a decade, and just fyi-getting my ring resized cost over 10 times what Robby thought it would! We then ran a few errands before my picking up something from Grannymom's house and dropping something off at Grannymom's house. Then we came home for just a few minutes.
- Whitman and I left with Marley this time for a vet appointment. She has a sore on her paw that just isn't getting any better. The vet gave her some medicine which seems to have caused her to start pottying in the house again! It's 14 day medicine-eeek!
- As soon as we made it home, we all left to meet up with the girls at Top Golf. The kids played a few rounds of golf there, but I left early to go and help with some flowers and then prep for a bridal brunch.
- I was gone all evening, but the big boys went to work out when they made it home. Keaton and Whitman made a recipe from a cookbook Whitman has, and then later Campbell made cookies. Robby cooked up breakfast burritos and about 8 pounds of sausage.
- He was still working on that when I came in tonight. I helped him clean up and now it's my bedtime.
May 13, 2026
- Campbell was the first one awake this morning. She had spent the night at a friend's house, and they all still had school so she came home when they left for school. On her way home, she took care of her chickens and then quietly came into the house.
- I was the only other one awake when she came in. The house was super quiet most of the morning long. Other than Campbell I didn't see anyone for quite a long time. Anderson did find out that he didn't get the job that he interviewed for, so he will have to pivot to plan b-first he has to figure out what plan b is.
- I did some more work on the school room-tomorrow I prep for paint. Now, I haven't bought the paint yet, but we are getting there slowly but surely. The day went by pretty quickly. I was going to lay down on the couch for a little bit while Graham and Campbell were at work, but Keaton asked to play a game.
- Anderson, Whitman, Keaton, and I played Coop. Then I made a breakfast casserole-I have to make a few on Friday and was sampling it tonight. Plus Graham has really wanted to have roasted potatoes and ground beef for supper.
- The roasted potatoes were easy since they were from a bag. And the ground beef was easy too-I just browned it. Just eating ground beef is not for me, but Anderson and Graham dug in. Keaton asked them if they were trying to bulk up.
- Tonight we all had a Camp Geyer meeting. Afterwards, Graham rode with someone to meet some friends to play volleyball. Anderson met him there, and Campbell went to a friend's house for a party-I think that people were bringing their school work to burn. Unfortunately for Campbell, I had already gotten rid of all of her school work so she had nothing to burn.
- Whitman, Keaton, and I came home where Whitman cooked himself a pizza, and Keaton had cheese dip. I'm not too sure what I'll eat for supper though-maybe I'll just get myself some hot chocolate.
May 12, 2026
- This was a big day-Reagan was up fairly early. She said that she was completely packed, but I think that she might have been adding more things to her bags. She left around 12:30 and stopped to get gas with Robby before leaving town.
- We know that we will see her near the end of June, but we aren't really sure if we will see her again before then or how much we will hear from her. She did text when she made it and said that she was in a long line of cars waiting to possibly get her cabin.
- These next two weeks are orientation-it looks like on the schedule that she is about to do some of her certification classes. The girl is getting certified to be a life guard-that will be a good skill to have, but it might be hard to complete.
- I know that she will have a great time, but I'll be a little anxious until we hear that she is loving it. The website says that there will be 7,000 kids at the camp this year, so I know that she is going to be exhausted when this summer is over!
- Anderson was supposed to hear from his job interview today, but of course that hasn't happened yet. We did get the kids' grades today-one probably needs to have more fun and study less and one probably needs to study more and have less fun.
- Campbell went to a friend's house tonight and even stopped to get a drink on the way and then went with the girls to get snow cones. She is living it up. Keaton and I went to a graduation party really quickly tonight before running into Walmart to pick up a few things.
- Graham also left tonight to go and play pickleball. I think he is playing pickleball; it may be volleyball. Who knows. Anderson didn't go with him tonight, but he did go and work out with a friend this afternoon. It's been a busy day around here, but it seems that all summer long will be some busy days.
May 11, 2026
- I guess that we could say that today was the first day of summer break. Unfortunately, it didn't take too long for me to realize that my list is too long. Even without school, I can barely finish everything by lunch....possibly I should wake up a little bit earlier, but it is nice to sleep in.
- I will get it all figured out this summer though because I want to have time for some fun things-like painting the school room, finishing my crochet blanket and starting on another one, organizing my recipes, and reading a few books (I haven't read a book book this year.)
- Reagan spent most of the day packing-she has packed, unpacked, and repacked. There was some drama when she could not find a new pair of shorts. She had looked everywhere, and I even looked everywhere-even had Shannon check her laundry basket. I eventually found them in Graham's drawers. I guess the laundry folder put them in the wrong pile. She should be fired!
- Campbell and Graham went to work this afternoon, and Anderson didn't leave until later, but he went to work out with a friend this afternoon.
- Whitman, Keaton, and I went to the foodbank this afternoon. We met up with some friends there, and I am always so proud of my kids and this group when we go. I've done things with lots of homeschool kids, and some times I am a little disappointed in how they have acted-not so with this crew.
- Our group worked so hard the entire time. Our task today was taking huge boxes of cereal and repacking it into 1 pound bags. The bags had to be weighed, measured, and sealed before be counted and put into a box. We packed over 400 pounds of cereal-just our little group. It was lots of fun-so we celebrated with some Sonic on the way home.
- Robby and I ran some errands tonight and picked up supper. Everyone was home to eat except for Graham who went to play volleyball with his friends. While he was gone, Anderson started the fire pit for Campbell and Keaton. All of the kids enjoyed some time in around the fire pit. I was able to sit near it just long enough for my hair to smell wonderfully smokey!
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