- Since it was raining this morning pretty good and since Graham is ahead in math, I went upstairs to ask if he wanted to skip his class today. He sure didn't hesitate to agree and roll back over for another hour for sleep.
- And let's discuss this-Graham didn't do great on his midterm for college algebra. The teacher does go back and review each problem to make sure that an extra space wasn't entered or something else that would cause the computer based grading program to mark something wrong that was actually correct.
- Well, when she went back and checked Graham's his grade went from really low to an 89. The low grade didn't stress me out at all, but this much higher grade has me completely shocked.
- Robby took Campbell and Keaton to Mother's Day Out. Keaton had a kiddo that cried the whole time and was only content with Keaton. Campbell's group wasn't able to go on the playground due to the rainy day so it seemed a little bit longer for her.
- Anderson and Graham finished their school work while Whitman crawled through his. I do stop him every once in a while and make him do a few extra things with me. This helps us accomplish the pile of things that I save for us to do in the afternoon.
- Robby brought home lunch for the boys, and then I went to pick up the girls. Once at home, I finally was able to have my walk. Then I finished up Whitman's school work.
- Most of the evening has been spent working on Anderson and Graham's costumes for this weekend. They are trying to win a costume contest-I'm not really sure if they will, but oh, the pictures I can take!
- I made potato soup for supper while Keaton made cookies for our dessert tonight. I thought that we would have a trick or treater and even had candy by the door, but no one came by. We haven't been home in forever on a Halloween night so I didn't know.
- I've had my hot chocolate and football is on tv plus my book is within reach so it is a pretty perfect Thursday evening.
October 31, 2024
October 30, 2024
- This morning we did the normal school thing. I haven't mentioned my library books that I am trying to read to the kids lately, but I am slowly going through them. Quite a few this semester are about civics and the election process, so time is of the essence on those readings.
- Keaton and Campbell always do extra work on Wednesdays which leave me behind quite a bit of the day. They did some extra work, but still have some to do later-I hope they aren't expecting me to grade anything at bedtime tonight.
- Graham and Campbell went to work around noon so they could get home in time to ride with us tonight. Anderson had to be at Raymar at 2, so Keaton went with him. She sure didn't want to miss a party, and it sounded like she was helpful while there.
- I have been a little bit confused on my days lately, and not going to church tonight is not going to help either. Instead of church, there was Harvest Fest at Raymar. Keaton and her friends helped at a booth while Robby and I also worked the first hour in a booth. Whitman was a candy runner delivering candy to the booths-I'm glad that he was able to help, and I think that he had fun doing it. Later in the evening, Anderson and Graham were also candy runners.
- I think that we all enjoyed the night, and we even stayed until the bitter end. Anderson stayed later to help clean up. He made it home not too much later than us though, and everyone was able to find good in the fridge for supper so that was win.
October 29, 2024
- Walking on these fall days are my favorite even if it is 80 degrees outside. The leaves covering the road remind me of a Hallmark movie, and I love walking through them. I wish that I had a much longer country road to walk down and maybe a little bit cooler weather.
- We were able to accomplish most things today. Graham left first to go to math class, and afterwards he met Robby to drop off the van to get the head light replaced. We just had the bare minimum done, but deer are not cheap.
- Whitman eventually did get all of his work finished today, but I didn't grade something so I had to add that to my tomorrow pile. It will take me 5 minutes to check, but still having something left makes me feel like we didn't finish today.
- This afternoon I took all of the boys to go and get their hair cut. Whitman's hair looks really good; actually I think that all of the boys' hair looks good. Anderson said he wasn't too thrilled with his though, and really Graham's could have been a bit shorter, but overall, I felt it was successful outing.
- We also ran to Hobby Lobby because the boys are planning on working on their costume for Rock Creek on Sunday. If they actually do it, it will be interesting. And after those stops, we dropped Anderson and the suburban off at Raymar and picked up Robby.
- We then picked up the van, and Robby left for some errands around town. Anderson made it home before Robby who did bring home food for suppers. I ate quickly before leaving to take Campbell to her soccer practice. She doesn't have too many more to go to-thank goodness!
- When we did get home, Campbell, Keaton, Whitman, and I played a game of Billionaire-I did win, but the game made bedtime a bit later. Now, Campbell is taking her shower, and I'm headed upstairs to tell these kiddos goodnight.
October 28, 2024
- For a Monday this was a pretty good one. I had a super long list of things to do and most of those things I was able to mark off the list, but there is quite a few of them that will have to be done at a later date...or not at all!
- We did our school this morning with Campbell hurrying through hers since she had a birthday party to go to at lunch time. This is the last day of Fall Break for the Bryant people so they were making use of their time. Campbell had the best time with her sweet little friends-they even went to Menchies and Target.
- The rest of us finished our school-it was 12:30 when I was finally able to check some of Anderson's work. Then I had to work with Whitman later, but first I usually try to take a walk. By around lunch time, it is good for me to take a short little walk. A bit of quiet time is good for the rest of my day.
- When I went to pick up Campbell, Keaton convinced me to pick up her friend and take them all to Target. There they bought each other Boo Baskets-apparently, you are supposed to fill a basket for your child at Halloween. Since Keaton's mother is not going to do that sillyness, then she decided to do it with a friend. They had fun shopping for each other though and stuck to their limit. And in case you were wondering, baskets full of Christmas items are supposed to be given to children on the first day of December-again, not happening here.
- When we came home, I left again with Robby to run to Walmart and Sams. Then we came back home and tried to clean out the fridges. We had a few takers on our food, but for the most part, we still have what we started with in the fridge.
- Anderson left tonight for a haunted house with his friends. He wasn't gone a super long time, but he said that it was fun. He said that even though he doesn't like horror movies, he did just laugh the entire time.
- Graham had work this afternoon, and when he came home he ran. He had actually just finished running when we started heating up supper. Since then, I have been in my chair, reading some, and then getting up to work on something from my list. I have done this a few different times, but now my lap is full of my computer, some ice cream, and Bentley's head trying to lick some of my ice cream.
October 27, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 4
Last night when Robby and I went in, we had decided to leave all of our outside things out so we could take or time and neatly put them away this morning. They had also been wet yesterday so this would also give them time to dry out. Now, if you know us, you also know that this is a bit hard for us to do since we usually almost completely pack up the night before we head home.
Instead, we did work on the inside of the camper, straightening and putting everything away. It didn't take us an hour, but it did take us a good while to get everything done.
This morning I was slowly getting ready when I heard things on the roof-I assumed it was leaves and acorns dropping, until I realized it was way too many for that-it was rain! And not just rain, heavy rain. We had left chairs out and not under the tents last night-things were just left a mess, and then they were a wet mess.
Robby and I went to work grabbing what we could and shoving it into the white van. We were pretty wet by the time that the rain stopped. He worked mostly on the cords while I made trip after trip to the van. The ground was wet and slippery while wearing my crocs, but I didn't fall which was a good thing.
The Wilsons came out soon and went to work on their things. Robby just had his tents left which we put up, and soon we were driving away. Robby stopped at the gas station on the way home. When I made it home, I started taking everything out of the van and laying it in the garage.
Once the van was emptied, we went to work on emptying the camper. It didn't take too long though we haven't cleaned it yet. We then met the kids at Nonna and Pops' house for Sunday lunch. They all had been to church.
Pops blew out his birthday candles today and opened a few presents. We all visited for a little bit, and then Robby, Reagan, and I ran to Old Navy to pick up some jeans for Reagan. I ran in and ran out picking up her order, and then we headed home.
Reagan went to work packing up from the weekend while Campbell and Keaton tried to take their Sunday afternoon naps, but they weren't able to until after Reagan did leave. Robby and I got busy moving things outside to dry in the sun and then putting them away.
Reagan left around 4 and made her way back to Arkadelphia. Anderson then left not too much longer with everyone else-Keaton and Whitman had their life group which I later picked then up from while Campbell, Graham, and Anderson had their life group down the road.
After I picked up Keaton and Whitman, Robby and I took our leftovers to the Wilson's house, and we ate and visited until the end of the weekend. Now, it is time to get these kids in bed so we can start the week!
October 26, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 4
This day ended well, but the silly weather was a bit difficult this morning. It hasn't rained in about seven months, but today is rained! It mostly rained here and not as much else where in Little Rock, and along with the rain came some pretty chilly temperatures.
This morning we cooked breakfast-Robby made sausage, eggs in the hole, and pancakes. Tony made bacon, sausage, biscuits, and gravy. Grannymom and Grandpa came to eat breakfast along with Shannon's parents.
While Robby was setting up to start cooking, and while he was cooking the rain couldn't decide if it was going to stop or not. However, during halftime of the game, the rain came and came down hard.
I left with Campbell for her soccer game. I dropped her off to warm up and then went to pick up Keaton from Sophia's house. We then came back to watch Campbell's soccer game. Campbell took a pretty hard fall during the first half hurting her knee a bit.
And during her half time, it started to rain-it rained enough that Keaton and I hightailed it to the car. I could see the game still and paid close attention to make sure that Campbell wasn't playing. If she did go back in, I had my umbrella ready. However, her coach was worried about her knee, so she never put her back in the game (her knee will probably be bruised tomorrow, but she is fine.)
After the game, we ran back by the house to pick up a few things-mainly warm clothes! By the time that we made it back to the camper though, it was starting to dry out and things were pleasant again. And my, the party was starting to happen here.
Anderson and Graham came early this morning with Campbell so they spent the day at the campground. I brought Keaton and Campbell after the game. Whitman had been with us all weekend, and Reagan showed up with a few of her friends after going to watch OBU play in Russellville.
Shannon made chili, and we made some potato soup. I think that everyone enjoyed supper but before supper, we made it around to half the loops trick or treating. Whitman was a tourist which is so easy, Keaton was herself, Campbell wore her own OBU soccer sweatshirt, and Graham put on a basketball jersey.
Anderson didn't go trick or treating with us until we went to the last half of the campground. He had his Star Wars helmet, but by the time went out that time, it was too dark for him to see well in it. I think that they all enjoyed the evening-especially the candy.
Reagan and her group arrived when the evening was quietening down. They sat around with the boys and watched football while eating some snacks.
Now, the trick or treating here was fun; however, maybe Disney has spoiled us. We thought that the last time we were here there were more people and more candy spots. Now, this place was certainly festive, and the kids had fun though.
Overall, it was really great weekend-a bit busy, and it will be nice to get back to our normal routine this next week.
October 25, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 4
Today was a pretty great day too. Robby was stirring first, and then we laid in bed for a good while. He did some work while I read some of my books. We took Bentley on a little walk around the campground which completely tired her out.
Then we made some cornflake cookies. We could have done this in the camper, but instead we did our cooking outside today. There was so much more room, but I did have to be on bug patrol. However, bugs do just add protien.
After we finished with the cookies, we took Keaton and met Reagan at Kroger. There Reagan pumped gas-probably for the first time. This is a skill she needs to know, but we told her that if she comes home occasionally, Robby will pump her gas for her.
Yesterday, we tried to vote in the middle of West Little Rock, and the line was pretty long. Today, we drove by that polling place, and the line was much longer. So we opted to go to Shorter College across the river to early vote today. There was no wait-the people were happy to see us! It was wonderful.
This was not Reagan's first time to vote, but this was her first time to vote for the president so it was picture worthy. And since Reagan was doing some sibling drop offs and pick ups tonight, Robby even swung by Chipotle for her a lunch. Keaton did get some too.
Keaton went home with Reagan and when Campbell and Graham made it home from work, Reagan took both girls to different parties. Reagan has to write a paper about her she served others-and ding, ding, carting her sisters around will work for that. I was ready to take them and pick them up if she had other plans, but she just ran to play pickleball for a little bit.
And yes, Campbell worked today-(7 hours Monday, 7 hours Tuesday, 4 hours Wednesday, 4 hours Thursday, and 4 hours Friday-28 hours this week. Today was her first time to work at the photography studio, and she spent her time cutting pictures. She is going to work there 2 days next week, and hopefully can work more when they need her again. And in case you are wondering, her work on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday will be paid with gift cards, Thursday's work is paid in camp money, and today's work will be a real check!
Keaton went to a party with her friends this evening-they painted pumpkins and had a scavenger hunt. Campbell also went to a party where they had a blanket exchange, and she came home with a blanket that she really likes. Both girls took pictures with all of their buddies-I love that my girls enjoy taking pictures.
Reagan played pickleball with her friend this evening in between picking up and taking the girls. The big boys came to the campground and ate here. I think that they also enjoyed the evening. Shannon made fried rice, and we had tons of sweets to go along with that.
We watched the basketball game and then the World Series game. There is a slight chance of rain tomorrow which means that we had to pick up everything, but that didn't take long. We then took a short walk for Bentley, and now I'm about to take my shower quickly so I have some time to read.
October 24, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 4
Written by Keaton (for me):
Well today was a fantastic day! We started the day by taking the little girls Keaton, my absolute favorite daughter, and Campbell to Mother's Day Out. Campbell had her normal 3 year olds, and Keaton had just 1 year olds. It sounded like it was a great day for them.Then, I did school with Whitman, and I believe the big boys had some school to do as well. We came home, and I made lasagna.
Written by Tara:
It was a fantastic day. I was a little late waking up Graham to go to his class, so I made sure that I woke up Keaton and Campbell in plenty of time. They both told me that they still had their alarms set for later, so I went on my walk.
I did drop Keaton and Campbell off and came back for school. Graham said that he should have skipped his class today, but I guess practice driving is just as good as practice with math. Actually, driving is probably a skill he will use more often. Anderson worked on some of his comp class while Whitman took entirely too long to do some of his things.
However, by 12:30 I had pretty much helped Whitman finish everything that he had. We didn't get to one book which I offered to take camping, but he declined.
I picked up Campbell and Keaton, and then ran around the house like a mad woman trying to make lasagna for the kids tonight and do some last minute straightening. I then left with Whitman, Keaton, Campbell, and Reagan.
We met Robby at Costco and the tried to vote. The line was too long, so Reagan might just come back on voting day to vote. The girls then went to Walmart and the Outlet mall to look for Reagan a few things for a dance coming up. I don't think that they found what she wanted though.
They went home and picked up the boys and came to Maumelle. There Robby showed her a few things about her car, and since they brought the lasagna we had that to eat as well as grilled sandwiches. The kids all seemed to have had a good time out here this evening. They did leave, and once Reagan dropped off her brothers, she headed out to pickleball.
Keaton and Whitman stayed here, and Keaton joined me, Brett, and Shannon and played a few card games. We then walked the dogs and settled in the camper for the evening.
October 23, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 4
This morning was an early morning-Campbell and I had to be at church by 8:30. I, for some reason, didn't see a text when we had just left the house asking if Keaton could come too. It would have made us a bit late, but Keaton would have loved to come and help. I felt so bad for missing the text and am still not sure why I didn't hear my phone or watch.
I tried to wake up the big boys before we left, and I did stand beside Keaton watching her set an alarm to start on her school work. Whitman was the only one awake when I did leave, so hopefully he got the rest up and encouraged them to start. It really probably didn't happen like that, but at least most of their school work was finished by the time that we came home.
Campbell was with the older kids again today while I was with some younger ones. It was fine, but even though it was just a few hours the day did drag quite a bit. We were finished before noon, and after a stop to the library we were home in time for me to empty the trash before I left again.
I met Robby at Kroger, and then we headed to Arkadelphia to pick up Reagan for her fall break. First, we stopped at Walmart there and bought a few groceries. Then we picked up Reagan and chatted about school so far on our whole way home.
Graham had been at work and pulled in just as we arrived home. Reagan decided to go to church with us since she didn't want to stay at home without Bentley...and the rest of us. She hung out with me during church so lots of people came and chatted with her asking her about school.
Campbell and Anderson went to ChickFilA on the way home, but the rest of us stopped by Nonna and Pops' house on the way home. We thought they might need us to help them put their furniture back, but Graham was hoping for a quesadilla. Nonna made him a few and everyone ate supper.
Once at home tonight, Graham had some math to do, and I had to check Keaton's work from today. It wasn't too much so while I was doing all of that, I also browned some sausage. Now it is time for this crew to head to their beds.
October 22, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 4
Well, once again it is a camping trip day-except most of us are still at home. We began our day with Robby getting Campbell to church to keep kids again today. She worked from 8:30 until 4:45 on her second day of work-she actually will be working every day this week, so she is excited about the windfall that she will get plus she loves having something to do every day.
After Campbell was delivered, the rest of us started on our school work for the day. Graham and I figured out his math today before the teacher teaches it on Thursday. Anderson is moving along on his next unit for Comp-he is even ahead. Whitman finished one of his books today which is one that he has been having to write a summary of each chapter which he abhors. And Keaton waited patiently for me today, but we had a lot of work to check so that took a bit of time.
When school was over....actually, I don't think that I ended up doing everything with Whitman today that I had intended. Hmm, it is probably too late to make him do some work now. We did get to spelling, but we never got to his extra math. It won't happen tomorrow, but hopefully I can get things together by Thursday (That is probably doubtful, but maybe by next week.)
I took the kids to our last Defy visit today-I believe that our passes run out later this week. We snuck Graham in (actually, I had a free pass). They jumped for a good while. I was able to read some, but before long they were ready to go, and Keaton was mad it me because I wouldn't take them to Sonic.
Instead, we did go to Nonna and Pops' house because they needed help moving their furniture since they are getting their carpets cleaned. It didn't take anytime, and Sara graciously delivered Campbell from church to their house. We were there long enough to clean out their cookie stash, but then we hurried home.
Campbell and I were home a few minutes, and then we left for soccer. While we were gone, Anderson and Graham went to Jason's house to help him move some railroad ties. They said that it didn't take them long at all, and they came home and made a pizza for their supper.
While she was practicing, I went to Walmart and then sat in the car and read. At the end of practice the coach did have a meeting for the parents-it was all in Spanish except when she would look at me and say everything in English. I was at least able to hear the dates that she was talking about and get to them on my phone before she started to speak in English-those years of Spanish did pay off (not really)
After practice, we came home, and I helped Keaton with a cricut project, and I did some reading to her and Whitman. When it was bedtime, Keaton also decided to melt some candy wax to make a new candle so we did that. And of course we are now going to work on her drawer that needs repairing. Bedtime will happen in a good little bit!
October 21, 2024
- The morning started out as a regular school day-I did my chores, walked Bentley, and woke everyone up. I was able to read with Whitman and Keaton before Campbell and I headed to church.
- We both worked keeping kids for the convention for most of the day. We were in the same classroom with just about 6 kids. They had lots of snacks and crafts for the kids and lots of snacks for us so I sure can't complain at all.
- I was a bit afraid that it was going to bit a long day, but it wasn't bad at all. I hope that it all runs smoothly for Campbell who is doing it again tomorrow. I will be at home tomorrow running my regularly scheduled routine.
- The rest of the gang here had school work to do. Whitman and Keaton only had to do the things that I would not have to check. This made them happy, but it also made my evening much more enjoyable.
- Graham and Anderson pretty much had the same amount of things since they don't really need me to check anything. I'm sure they were less than thrilled about this, but Graham is trying to work on the ACT as well, so he needs a few less things to deal with.
- Graham should have had work today, but it was cancelled so that did free up some of his time. Anderson had his last football game this evening which the rest of us all went to. Keaton went early to help Anderson while Robby took Whitman since he had concession stand duty. Campbell and I arrived came from church and arrived after kickoff.
- We all came home after the game-there have been showers, some school work, device time, and probably evening snacks will come next. I do enjoy evenings when you are home early like this!
October 20, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 3
I was pretty cozy this morning in the camper bed, but I did get out near the time that my alarm rang. I left a little bit before 9 which gave me plenty of time. On my way home, I did have to stop and pick up 100 strawberries for a baby shower.
I built in some extra time just in case the first store that I stopped at didn't have strawberries. When I walked towards the strawberry case, I could see the big "sale" sign which usually means they will be out of strawberries, but imagine my relief when they had plenty of boxes of the prettiest strawberries.
I then went home and unloaded a few things from my car. I washed the strawberries and kept the laundry washing, drying, and folding routine happening. After taking my shower, I loaded up and headed to church only to get a note saying that we didn't have to be there as early. So I turned around (I hadn't gone far) and came home for a few more minutes. By this time, there wasn't much else I could do in the house so I did a few school things for next week.
I was trying to mark things off of my Monday list since it is a little bit crazy. Thankfully, I was able to mark off a few things. Then I hurried to start setting up for the baby shower I was helping to throw.
Meanwhile, the kids all woke up and went to church this morning. After church they had an Operation Christmas Shoebox packing party. They all stayed and helped pack the boxes. When that was over, the boys went home, but Campbell and Keaton joined me at the baby shower.
Robby packed up the rest of the camper things this morning and headed home. He ran a few errands on his way home, but soon was home and unloaded. He even had time to make a peanut butter pie for our Sunday school fellowship tonight.
When the shower was over, Campbell and Keaton helped everyone clean up. Then we hurried home-Graham, Keaton, and Whitman went to Rock Creek for their Sunday night stuff. Campbell went with Robby and I to our Sunday school class fellowship, and Anderson went to his senior life group tonight.
We were about to leave our fellowship when we got the call-Graham-he hit a deer on the way home. The car is kind of alright-the light and bumper are cracked so I'm not sure what Robby has planned for that since no repairs are cheap. Thankfully, though they were all okay since it could have been worse. Whitman said that it was scary-he saw the eyes coming at him. I'm sure it shook Graham up a little bit.
He hit it on Lawson, and he must not have been going to quickly since he said there was a line of 5 cars behind him so he had to drive a bit before he could pull over and check on the car.
Anderson is still gone, but the rest of us are in the house now-Robby and I are trying to warm up from our fellowship since it was outside. I've already had quite a few snacks today or I would make me some hot chocolate to warm up!
October 19, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 3
This was a fun camping day again. We were up a little bit earlier than yesterday. We had time to walk Bentley for a little bit and visit with everyone, but soon we were leaving Keaton and Whitman to head back to Little Rock.
They opted to stay here-actually, Keaton's words were that she was going to go where ever Bentley went. I think she had a big time here alone-she made Whitman go on a walk, sat outside some, spent some time in the hammock, and played a card game with Lily. Whitman also had a bit time but he was content to stay in the camper.
We zoomed on to Bryant and picked up Campbell at Raymar. Anderson was about to take place in the coaches flag football game so Campbell wasn't too keen on leaving. While her team warmed up, Robby went to get Graham and a tomato for supper.
We watched her game-the lost 4-3. They were better than the other team, but maybe because they were pushier than the other team. Campbell's teammates like to see just how much they can get away with when it comes to pushing-and today it was a lot. Now, Campbell may be just as pushy as the rest of them, but she usually plays so far away from us that we can barely see when she does have the ball.
Anderson finished up his game, went home and showered before heading down to Lake Catherine. We were not too far behind him. Whitman was quick to get on his costume this evening, and Robby and I took a short walk to see everyone prepping their sites for the evening.
We had hamburgers and hot dogs for supper. Then it was time to Trick or Treat. I walked with Whitman and Keaton around the campground. This campground is half the size of Maumelle and was pretty much half as festive. However, it was like a small town celebration so it was still perfect.
We started out with the Kamps, but we soon left them-last year we trick or treated at Fort Wilderness where they have 21 loops with some loops having over 80 sites-so Keaton and Whitman know how to get around pretty quickly. This campground probably had about 50 or less campsites giving out candy (Robby just said that last year it was over 800 sites that we went to).
Keaton also was ready to get back to the camper because she wanted to pass out candy. I though that Whitman would go inside, but he stayed out there with her to help pass out candy. I'm glad that they enjoy doing that. We are on an upper loop so we probably didn't get nearly as many kids as the other spots.
Robby, Shannon, and I took a walk around the campground when Whitman and Keaton were finished collecting candy. It was fun to see the costumes and decorations-watching all of that was more fun than watching the Razorback game.
Once the Hog game was going very poorly, Anderson decided that it was time to leave. All of the kids went home with him. We thought that he might his construction traffic on the way home, and they did. I think that it slowed them down about 30 minutes, but they still made it home safely.
After they left, we turned the Hogs game over to the Ouachita game. We were able to see them win their game plus we spotted Reagan on the field celebrating the victory. That was fun-and we probably should have been watching that game instead of the Hogs.
When the game was over, we cleaned up, and there was a lot of cleaning up to do. Robby pretty much just has a tent and a table left out. Other than that, it shouldn't take him too long in the morning. When we came inside, we had a lot of work to do putting things away, but everything is done, and it is time for my shower!
October 18, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 3
If we could just have days like this every day...Robby and I slept until around 9, and then we just stayed in bed until 10. He worked, and I read. When we did wake up, Keaton requested pancakes, so we pulled out the griddle and made her and Whitman some.
We then met up with Shannon, and we walked to the visitor's center where Shannon and I both bought stickers for our campers. Whitman and Keaton were with us and convinced me to buy them a piece of candy as well.
We then walked by all of the cabins which are just on the best spots on the lake. Some of them have a screened in back porch which makes me want to stay in them. We walked through all of the campground again looking at all of the sites before heading back to our campers.
The afternoon was absolutely beautiful. We sat outside-I even laid in the hammock some. I was able to completely finish one book that I read today, plus read a good bit of another one. We enjoyed the afternoon so much since tomorrow we will not be around as much.
Around supper time though we did start moving around a bit more and pulling things out. Shannon had chicken and beef tacos while we did cheese dip and some smores and the Kamps made rice. Reagan brought 6 of her friends up here from Arkadelphia.
I think that those girls had a good time-I know that we enjoyed seeing Reagan and her friends. The rest of us had a good time this evening. We all stayed outside chatting until after 10. Then we had to do the crazy cleaning up which is why I'm just getting to the blog after midnight. Campbell has already asked where the blog is. She also mentioned that I should compliment her for cleaning her room and drawers today and remind all of my readers that she is my favorite!
October 17, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 3
This morning was a little bit busy: Graham had to go to class early for a test. He didn't do spectacular since math isn't his strongest subject, at all, but that is fine. When he came home, he looked at the problems that he missed, and really, quite a few were not ones that he was prepared for, so we aren't going to lose any sleep about it at all.
Keaton and Campbell had to go to church to work for mother's day out. Campbell is in the same room every time, but Keaton is a floater to just where they need her. Today, she was in the babies with another sub-Keaton has never fed a baby a bottle or spoon fed baby food to a baby-but I guess she learned on the spot today.
While those three were all off doing their thing, Anderson and Whitman were at the house working on school. I did make Whitman work the entire time that I was gone while taking Campbell and Keaton. So when I did get back, he had his break. This worked out well because I used that time to get school ready for next week.
Soon Whitman was finished with school so I worked with him on our spelling. It is always strange to me that when I don't really have a lot of time at home (like today) I can think of so many random things that I really want to do-like today, I wanted to print out Whitman's extra math and put it in a notebook. I did decide that could wait until another day, but I can manage to do all the things except some important things like cleaning.
I stopped by Nonna and Pops' house on my way to pick up Campbell and Keaton. Then I hurried from here to get them. When we made it home, we were just there for a little bit before Keaton, Whitman, and I left for Lake Catherine State Park to meet Robby.
This evening Anderson went to work while Nonna and Pops' took Campbell to soccer practice. When Anderson finished with football, he went to pick up his sister-he did have to wait like 45 minutes since he was there early, but maybe he was able to play on his phone for a bit-I'm sure he was.
When we arrived at camp, we were surprised at how decent the temperature felt. Now, it was a little chilly this evening, but not absolutely unbearable-now, I was standing in front of a heater then entire time!
Keaton and Whitman helped us set up our Halloween decorations-we have done well again this year with our decorations. Nothing truly grand, but we made it look festive. Tony cooked breakfast for supper, oh, but before that we took ourselves on a walk.
We walked to the waterfall, and then ended up doing the Falls Branch Trail. It was 2 miles, and oh, Whitman does not love trails, and he never has-but he did fairly well. Since he was a little toddler, I have had to pull him down many of trails. He lagged behind today as well, but he made it! Now, tomorrow, if we do the 5 mile trail-he may stay in the camper!
Tony made a cobbler for dessert, so we ate that this evening. Then we made a long walk around the loop before coming inside around 10. Keaton and Whitman were already cozied in their beds-it is going to be a chilly night here, but a cozy one in this camper.
October 16, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 3
I'm not too sure if I can title this blog as part of the month of camping, but I guess since Robby is gone, then I can call it that. I'm headed there soon, but we have one more day of school to finish since next week is going to be hit or miss.
We started the morning with school work which seemed to last a long while, but I had fairly long breaks where I walked around not knowing exactly what to do. I always think that if I start a project or something from my list, then I would probably be interrupted so instead of trying to be productive, I would just walk around looking at what all needed to be done.
Eventually, all of the school work did get finished. Keaton and Campbell had to do two days of work today because they will be gone tomorrow. That creates lots of extra grading work for me, but we muddled through it all.
Graham went to work this afternoon while Keaton, Campbell, and I went to Target. The girls absolutely panicked when we spent over 50 dollars at Target. We bought a blanket for one of Campbell's parties, and 2 birthday presents-I thought we had done good, but they were beside themselves. Campbell and Keaton both had a birthday gift to buy, and those girls can shop. On the way, they discussed making a box of goodies for their friends, but then it was decided that might be too expensive and over their budget. However, they made it work, and both ended up with cute gifts for their friends and under budget. They knew exactly how much every single thing cost.
We then ran to the library before we met up with the boys at church. Church is always fun on Wednesday nights-I help with the kids, but I mainly just chat which I certainly enjoy. The girls went with Anderson while Graham, Whitman, and I came home.
After we ate and Keaton came home, I read a little bit with Whitman and Keaton. Now, I'm going to send these people to bed-it will be an early morning and a busy day!
October 15, 2024
- Last night, I ended the blog fairly early-I did have my hot chocolate and was even surprised at how much time I had left in the evening. However, at about 9:50 these children asked me to play a game. First, I said it was too late, but I eventually caved so we played Billionaire until after 11.
- People were still up fairly early this morning-I did have to wake up Graham so he could head to school, but Whitman was already up, and I had to yell at Anderson to wake up very little. I'm working on trying my best right now to get through all of my library books that I read to Keaton and Whitman before Christmas so I'm concentrating on them. (And I know it is a while until Christmas, but that is how many I have in my pile.)
- We did the school thing this morning, but gracious, I'm not sure again what happened to Whitman. I thought he was on track, but I was finishing spelling at 5 this afternoon. We did leave for a good bit in the afternoon to get our flu shots. Since Reagan is a school, there was one less, but I know there are still a lot of us traipsing through Kroger. Robby did buy candy for the ride home, so no one complained too much about their shots.
- When we made it home, the kids all played football for a little bit. That is another reason that Whitman was finishing school so late-his mother is a softee. I figure it is better to play outside with your brothers and sisters than to do a page a math. We still got the math done, it was just later.
- Robby and I took Campbell to soccer tonight and ran some errands while she was there. Graham came in from running and made chicken pasta for supper for everyone (frozen meal).
- Tonight when we came home from soccer, Graham then made brownies so he was quite the chef today. Right now is it the calm before the storm-the house is super quiet, but I'm about to tell everyone that it is bedtime, and things will get crazy.
October 14, 2024
- School went incredibly well again today. Graham is getting ready for his college algebra midterm later this week-so start sending up the prayers now! We are going to do some major reviewing over the next two days as well, but we will be crossing our fingers for a B on that test.
- I was working fairly late again today. I'm not really sure what Whitman did for a good bit of the morning. He did have one chapter of a book to read that was very long, but I lost track of him for way too long. Thankfully though, he already finished his math so he had not a ton of school.
- Graham had work this afternoon, and Anderson had a full afternoon since it was senior skip day at a local school-there were lots of people online playing games. He had so much fun that he didn't even finish his school work! Oh, well there is always tomorrow.
- I took Keaton and Whitman to the trampoline park for a little bit. They enjoyed jumping, but I believe that Whitman got on Keaton's nerves so she was ready to go. I was trying desperately to finish my book-I had two pages left, so on the way home, I even asked Whitman to read it to me. He didn't get very far in his reading though, but I did finish at home.
- I ran some errands with Robby this evening while Graham went to his Bible study. He drove there-he hasn't driven a ton of different places, but he made it home safe and sound. When we came home, we all had some leftovers for supper, and now hot chocolate is next on my agenda.
October 13, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 2
After I quickly got ready this morning, I woke up Graham so he could get his shower. Then I had Whitman get out of bed and finally Keaton. None of this took too long, and Graham urged me a few times on the drive to church to slow down.
He wanted to go to Sunday school, but he said that he didn't have to go to big church. However, it was a good thing that he was there, because he and Anderson had to pass the offering plate, and the three boys had to move chairs on the stage during the service. Anderson said that someone asked if they could help, and they said yes. Then they said that they would need to move the chairs during the service. I was able to get a screen shot of Anderson doing his chair moving.
Anderson brought everyone home from church. Meanwhile, I had been at home working on unloading the minivan and working on all of the laundry in this house. I even had a pile of things to reload in the camper, plus I had some lunch ready for the church goers.
The kids were all home for a bit, and then they left again for Raymar. The youth all met out there and hung out for a few hours playing football and volleyball. Robby came home around that time from Degray. I helped unload a few more things and clean the camper some more before we left again.
Robby and I ran an errand to Sams, and then we stopped by Grannymom's house for a few minutes. We came home, and almost immediately all of the kids left again for life groups tonight. Anderson delivered Keaton and Whitman to the house that their group was at, and then he, Campbell, and Graham went to their house.
They all had fun at their groups, and came home as the Wilsons and we were eating our supper. We had leftovers along with ice cream for supper. I had thought about having hot chocolate tonight, but I guess it will be cooler the next few nights!
October 12, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 2
We had to wake up a little bit early this morning so we could get breakfast made. Robby cooked quite a bit of bacon plus egg in the holes and chocolate chip pancakes. It was all delicious, and the kids certainly enjoyed it. We don't cook a lot of camping breakfasts, but it is one of our favorite things.
One thing that is not my favorite thing is allergies. My eyes have itched most of the day today. They will bother me for a few days and then quit despite taking daily allergy medicine. We actually have some good eye drops in the camper which I had forgotten about until tonight, so maybe they will help me.
Anyway, after breakfast, we didn't have a whole lot of time at the campground because it was time to go to the football game. Robby dropped me off. and I bought tickets. Then we found Shannon and found our seats. We were able to get seats in the shade so that made most of the game pleasant.
Reagan came up and saw us for a little bit which was fun. It was right before half time, and then she left to go back to her dorm. I bet that these kids are so tired! The sun did start moving towards the end of the ball game, so we kept moving up a row at a time until we eventually just moved to the car. Ouachita was pretty far ahead of the other team, so it was fine to leave early.
We then came back to the campground for a little bit. Robby and Graham watched football, and I tried to read, but soon I was napping in my lawn chair. Robby and I eventually did get out and run some errands-mystery shops-around Arkadelphia. They were even having their Festival of the Arts so we walked through that. We are all cultural like that-not really, but it was something to do, and it was surprisingly small.
We came back with pizza for the crew. While they ate, we packed up all of the outside things. It didn't take long, and Whitman even offered to help so we put him to work. Once we were all in the camper, we played the game of Billionaire. It is a fun little game which didn't take too long-Keaton dominated.
After the game, I made s'mores for everyone. Now they have all had their showers, and Robby and I are about to walk Bentley before we climb into the bed.
Campbell and Anderson went to Raymar early this morning. Anderson had to work, and Campbell did put in one hour at the concession stand, but she just loves it out there. I'm pretty sure that after Raymar they had a slow day, but I bet that they enjoyed a quiet house.
October 11, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 2
This was certainly a fun day. It started this morning with us staying in bed for a good while-Robby worked while I read. Then we took Bentley for a walk around the other loop. We went over a mile, and it was warmer on our walk than it was for the rest of the day.
We came back and started stirring the kiddos. We really didn't have much time until it was time to leave to see Reagan. We know that we have all been missing Reagan, but we also know that Reagan has been missing Bentley.
The campus was pretty crazy this afternoon with a band, the marching band, cheerleaders, all kinds of booths plus the cafeteria food was all outside as well. There were people everywhere, but when Reagan got Bentley's attention, that dog has never wagged her tail so much. She was definitely happy to see Reagan, but she was also overwhelmed with all that there was to see.
Keaton, Campbell, and Reagan stayed outside while Reagan finished her lunch, while Robby, Whitman, and I went to the bookstore. I snatched up a sweatshirt on clearance, but we could not find Robby anything at all. I'm not sure who does their buying, but they needed some more men shirts for sure.
We then visited with Reagan a little bit more, before walking her to work. Afterwards, we ran to Sonic for drinks for the crew, and then to Walmart. There Robby did find a shirt, plus we also picked up some garlic powder-we hadn't been able to find it at home.
Then it was back to the campsite for us. We had some downtime-Robby worked, I read, and the kids put up a hammock. Soon Grannymom, Grandpa, Graham, and Anderson arrived and not too far behind them was Jason, Pops, and Nonna.
We all had time to visit, and then Robby started on supper. We had our chicken tacos plus quesadillas. I think that everyone enjoyed the meal. I opened some salsa which was delicious so I could have eaten just that on some tortillas. I pulled out all of the stops with my desert too-packaged cookies.
After a bit, it was time to head to Ouachita for our first Tiger Tunes in a few decades. This year was difference since Reagan was in it-she was apart of the Student Life organization. Tiger Tunes is so popular, and I can remember going as a student. Reagan's group were cars, and it was cute. Reagan said that theirs wasn't the best one there, but I can definitely say that it was not the worst one by far. There were some really cute shows which made the evening go by fairly quickly.
When it was over, we were able to find Reagan out front-it was kind of wild out there. We took some pictures with Reagan, and then released her to her friends. Robby and I retrieved the cars and picked up most of the people. Then Anderson and Campbell took Grannymom and Grandpa home. They just pulled into the driveway at 11:53.
We made it back to the camper before the rest of them made it home. Robby and I took a walk around the loop with Bentley, and we all had some ice cream to celebrate the day.
October 10, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 2
Graham left first to go to church for his math class. Usually, his class is at Wildwood on Thursdays, but not today. So his was the first trip to the church house of the day.
Robby was pretty close behind him with Campbell and Keaton for Mother's Day Out. Those two girls never got to go to MDO like the older three, so I guess they are getting their turn now-and they are loving it. They are earning just pennies an hour for their summer camps (so really they are getting nothing in return since they aren't getting anything), but they so enjoy it and would do it for free. That was the second trip to the church today.
I did school with the boys. Today I had a bit more time since the girls were gone, but it still wasn't really enough to matter. I really had envisioned me having a super slow day on Thursdays with them gone, but that hasn't happened just yet.
Soon Robby and Whitman were heading to Lake Degray. They zoomed down here and set up camp. Whitman had to finish his school work quickly and leaving to go camping was a super motivator for him-so I guess we need more camping trips.
I then made trip 3 to the church house to pick up Campbell and Keaton. Then it was back home for a little bit. Anderson left to go to Raymar to work practice tonight. I made grilled cheese for everyone's supper that was at home-the number was dwindling.
Then Campbell, Keaton, and I left. I dropped Keaton off at the church house (trip 4). She was keeping kids tonight. Campbell would have loved to have helped as well, but she had soccer practice so I then drove her to the field. We were a bit early, but she didn't seem to mind.
When she did get out of the car, I did as well and walked around the fields twice-it was over a mile. Then I went back to the church (trip 5) to pick up Keaton. I was about an hour early-I knew that, but figured that I might be able to read better in the church parking lot-I could since the lights really light that place up. I did have to position my car just right so the light would shine through the windows and onto my pages.
Keaton was a little late so we had to hurry to pick up Campbell. We were there in time to go to the bathroom. Then Campbell joined us for our drive to Arkadelphia. Campbell sat in the way back with Keaton sitting in the middle. That just left me up front by myself which was fine since I just listened to my book and had a good time.
Robby was waiting on us when we arrived, and now the girls are sitting outside with Whitman already bedded down in the camper.
October 9, 2024
- Today was finally Wednesday-the day that I thought it was yesterday. Campbell and Keaton were able to finish up their school work for today and tomorrow while Whitman barely finished his today-actually, he finished math so late that I have yet to check it so I guess we will add that to his pile tomorrow.
- Anderson did some intricate painting on his helmet-I guess I need to take a picture of it. Graham worked all afternoon long.
- Robby did take Whitman, Anderson, and Keaton went to Defy this afternoon for a little bit with Robby. Those 3 really all enjoy it so much so I am glad they are able to do it for a few more weeks.
- Tonight was Fields of Faith-a worship service at Bryant's football field. Anderson went there, but after Campbell saw how few people were at church tonight she managed a ride with her friends. Graham said that church was definitely empty since everyone was at the other thing.
- We came home and had our supper-and now I'm not sure if I want hot chocolate or ice cream!
October 8, 2024
- All day long today I have been thinking that today was Wednesday. Once, I even mentioned going to church tonight before someone reminded me what day it was. We zoomed through school-not really, I actually finished around 2, but then spelling with Whitman didn't end until 4-so today's school day was fairly long.
- Graham skipped school today since he is ahead in his math. I never skipped school-ever! So I can't believe that I let them not go to class.
- Anderson spent most of the afternoon again working on his helmet, while Campbell iced her brownies super cute. Late this afternoon everyone but Campbell played a game outside-I believe that it was some form of ultimate frisbee golf. I'm not sure exactly what they were doing.
- Campbell didn't play because she had just taken a shower because she had a party to go to tonight. At 20 til her party, I text her to ask when she was planning on leaving. I got no response so I went up there and found her sound asleep. Her alarms didn't go off so she was a bit frantic, but we got her to the party just a few minute late so all was well.
- She had a cute dessert to take plus they swapped fall scented candles, and she came home with a good one. While she was there, Robby and I ran some errands the entire time that she was at her party.
- Once we came home, the kids devoured some of our leftovers, and I had to check some of Keaton's school. Now, it is bedtime for this crew!
October 7, 2024
- Mondays are usually a little bit long and today was no exception. Everyone did wake up and get moving this morning except for Anderson. He was in no hurry to get downstairs and start on his school work. He doesn't have a ton to do these days so it was kind of fine.
- By the time that I actually did start working with Anderson, he had already spent a good deal of the morning working on his helmet-he has to 3D print it, then clean it up, solder it together, sand it, prime it, sand it, tape it, paint it and there are probably some steps that I have left off.
- For some reason I was able to do spelling with Whitman early today, but we still had some things to do this afternoon. Since we had finished spelling though, it did make things easier this afternoon.
- And speaking of spelling, For Keaton's spelling this year, she has to write 3 sentences that I dictate to her each day. We stay on the same sentence until she spells everything correctly. There are hundreds of sentences, but gracious we are stuck on the same 3 sentences. I am going to make her write the words over and over tomorrow.
- I took Keaton, Anderson, and Whitman to Defy today. They all wanted to go. While they were there, I left to pick up an order that Keaton had made at Bath and Body. When I came back, I was excited about reading some, but soon they were ready to go.
- Campbell has a party tomorrow so she worked on her dessert for the party while I was in the kitchen making a chicken pot pie. It was pretty good, but could have been better if it had a bit more liquid in it Overall, I was impressed with it-now, I didn't make the kids eat it so Campbell and Robby were my only takers.
- I think that Graham might have tried some but after working all day at the studio and at Raymar for pictures, he stopped by ChickFilA on the way home to claim his free nuggets. He had ordered new shoes so he went running in those after his supper.
- Now, people are pretty quiet this evening with football on the tv. I'm going to settle into my chair and read a little bit before bedtime.
October 6, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 1
Robby and I slept well again last night and woke up as the kids were getting ready for church. Graham had even text me while I was still in bed getting all of the plans for the day. They left for church while Robby and I picked up the last few things at our campsite and headed home.
At home, we unloaded the camper and straightened the house. Then I picked up the kids from church and met Robby at the warehouse. Anderson stayed at church for his Sunday school class and joined us later.
Campbell and Keaton packed the food with Feed My Starving Children with some of their buddies while Anderson, Whitman, and Graham worked with us. We were with a sweet little family, so it was an easy and fun time packing the food. The two hours just flew by.
After it was over, the boys all headed home in one car, Robby and Keaton ran a few errands on their way home, and Campbell and I went to her soccer game. We thought that it was off of Cantrell, but after about 100 messages we made it to the field in Maumelle. We were one of the first ones there, and despite the heat, it wasn't totally horrible. I did find a spot in the shade from a light pole.
Campbell's team was pretty evenly matched with the other team despite losing 1-2.5. Yes, they lost by one and a half points. I say half because the other team legitimately scored but the 95 year old ref didn't see it. And bless him, he sure didn't see Campbell's team pushing the mess out of the other team. And really bless the other team, it took them a whole half before they started pushing back. It was a good game to watch with lots of excitement with all of the pushing though!
Robby brought Keaton home from her Dgroup this afternoon. They made it home just after Campbell and I did. Anderson has worked on his helmet most of the evening, and then we all had supper at the Wilsons. We had lots of leftovers from the camping trip.
The kids left after supper while Robby and I stayed and visited. We came home too late, and now we are trying to clean up a bit and motivate these kids to go to bed!
October 5, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 1
Robby and I weren't able to sleep in today. We woke up and quickly scurried around and headed to Raymar. Anderson was already there with Campbell, Keaton, and Whitman. Campbell and Keaton were already setting up the concession stand when we drove up.
It was hot today, but the games went pretty quickly. Robby ran some errands during the last game and arrived back just as it was over. I think that Anderson only had to ref one game while Whitman worked hard in the concession stand.
The kids went by ChickFila on their way home, and picked up the last 90 of our free nuggets. Never fear though, we all earned some more nuggets tonight after the Hogs football game. Graham reported that they ate most of them but still have a few left.
When we came back to the campground, it was pretty hot out. We hung out outside though-I finished my book and even had a short nap in the sun. Of course, Bentley loves being outside, except for when she is ready to go in-then she would walk to the door of the camper and bark.
Robby and I made little brownie trifles for dessert tonight-that was fun. They had friend rice and all of the fixings for tonight's supper. Then everyone sat around and watched the Hogs win their football game. It isn't often that the Hogs win a close game so it was fun to watch all of the people celebrate.
We did a quick walk and a quick pack up tonight before coming in the camper, and now I'm going to take a quick shower before I lay my head down.
October 4, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 1
Camping mornings are always the best mornings. Robby, Bentley, and I stayed in the bed until almost 10. Robby was busy doing his work most of the time while I did some reading and phone surfing. Bentley just slept. She continued to sleep until we forced her out of bed so I could make the bed before we left.
Tony had made some breakfast so we ate a bite there, and then I went walking with some ladies. We walked all of the loops here so that was a trek, and Bentley was tired when we came home.
The weather was a bit warm this afternoon, but it was pleasant in the shade and eventually it cooled off. Robby and I ran to Kroger and to Sonic this afternoon. The ice cream that I had been wanting was on sale so we bought some to eat on the way back to the campground. It was good, and we still have another tiny container of it for tomorrow.
There were quite a few more walks today, and then supper tonight included bbq and cobbler. I had to bring potato salad and was busy chatting so I forgot that I should have put it in a container so it looked like I made it myself.
Meanwhile, the kids had a slow day-Keaton sold a purse and made peanut butter cups while Whitman made cotton candy. Graham went to work so he was busy most of the afternoon, and Anderson painted some on his helmet that he is working on. I never heard anything about what Campbell did today, but I will update you tomorrow on her activities!
October 3, 2024-Month of Camping: Trip 1
Maybe I should have started my camping blog titles a few days ago when Robby left for Maumelle, but I'll start it today since I have not joined him. Even though we all were up later last night playing out game, everyone got up when asked today.
Of course, the girls were already awake and roaming around the house as I was walking through with my laundry basket. I hurried on my walk so I would have about 20 minutes to read with Whitman before taking Campbell and Keaton to church. Whitman still enjoys me reading to him-I even started reading another book to just him.
I took the girls and hoped that the big boys would go to work on their school work while I was gone-I was afraid they would be tempted to stay in their beds. Actually, I said that I took the girls, but Campbell drove us to church today, and when I did come home, all the boys were working hard (well, Whitman was already having a break.)
I did school with Whitman and then Graham. Once again, I thought that having the girls gone during the day would free up some of my time, but maybe since I made bread and muffins this morning that is where my extra time went. I was still running around trying to get everything marked off my list by this afternoon.
I had a super quick walk before picking up the girls and while the muffins were in the oven. If the girls had been at home, I wouldn't have thought a thing about asking them to take the pans out of the oven. However, the boys-not so much. Whitman is a bit scared of the oven so he is out. Anderson probably would be distracted and wouldn't hear the timer, and Graham would second guess himself on if they were done or not. That is all fine though because I probably need motivation to pick up the pace on my walks a little bit.
Campbell and Keaton once again had a great time helping at Mother's Day Out. Keaton talked the whole way home about her little class. I'm glad that they have found something to do that they really enjoy. It does make for a little bit crazier school week, but I'm good with some crazy.
Anderson had to paint the fields at Raymar, and Graham tagged along because afterwards they went to play basketball at a friend's house. They were able to play for a an hour, and then met up with the others at Nonna and Pops' house. Today is Jason's birthday so they celebrated him with hamburgers.
Meanwhile I went my class meeting, and then Robby picked me up to join him camping. We found the Wilsons and took the dogs on a walk. Now, I'm in the bed all cozied up with Bentley about to read my book!
October 2, 2024
- I was the first one awake today, and it was a little bit differing since Bentley wasn't with me on my walk. Actually, my walk went a little bit quicker this morning because I didn't have to wait around for her, but also I was moving fairly quickly since it was cold out!
- Even though school did go smoothly today, it seemed to last forever. At 1, Keaton and Whitman convinced me to take them to Defy. Since we have a few friend passes Anderson came along too. They were all set on only staying less than an hour, but after a bit over an hour I had to call them to leave.
- Anderson spent most of the rest of the day working on his 3D printing things. He is printing a new helmet and painting another one. Keaton had a bit of extra school work today since she was preparing to be gone tomorrow all day. Campbell has already finished all of her school work for tomorrow so she didn't have as much to do today.
- We all had church tonight plus a stop to the library on the way. I took Keaton by ChickFIlA on the way home to pick up her free 30 nuggets. Anderson and Graham both bought theirs as well, but Campbell decided that she didn't want to have to share her nuggets with her friends.
- There was a wreck or something on the way home, so it took us a while to get home. When we did get home, I made some bread while Keaton finished her school work. Now, the 5 of us are in the living room playing a game from the 1970s.
October 1, 2024
- This morning as I was getting ready, I heard Graham walking up to the bonus room. Then I heard him talking to someone. Later, I found out that Anderson and Whitman were already up. I'm not sure why everyone was awake some early this morning.
- I have been told (by Campbell) that I do not talk enough about Campbell in this little blog-so let me just tell you, she gets out of bed every morning without me asking her multiple times. Then she starts on her school work and works diligently on it. I've been so impressed with how she has handled her extra work this year in high school.
- School went fairly quickly today-Graham even came home from math and had finished his work for the day. His midterm is coming up, but the big boys art is also getting a little crazy. They have so many quizzes that they have to do each week, and they are due soon.
- Robby was soon home from his errands, and then he was gone again for a bit of camping. I took him a car, and then he brought me home. I will join him camping later this week, but he went early to get our prime spot-plus I think he likes a little bit of quiet time!
- I took Campbell to practice tonight. While she was practicing, I walked around the fields and then sat in the car for the next hour until she was done. I was able to read some of my book and even listen to some of my book so that made my super happy.
- When we came home, I read to Keaton and Whitman to make up for the reading that Keaton will miss on Thursday. Then there was some ice cream, and now I'm about to herd people to bed. Since Bentley is not here, the kids are out of their routine-usually Campbell takes her out at night, and then everyone has to come to our bedroom to tell her goodnight. I think that the dog is the reason that bedtime takes so long. We will see if there is a difference tonight-starting now!
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