Thais and Justin came over to lay out the plan for the flagstone.Lenin brought the kids over for a while along with lunch for everyone.Avery wanted to sew on my machine!

Sophia and Avery had a minimum day and I got to spend the afternoon with them. Pillow fight, laughing all the time, each trying to strike a triumphant pose so I could take a picture. Later we drove out to Rio Linda to Summer Star Horse Ranch. We’re exploring the idea of taking lessons. We got to observe a lesson in progressand meet the ponies.

Avery found a bee on his sock on the floor of his bedroom. He decided to rescue it, so he got some paper and tape and made a bee trap. We cut some “pollen” – bottlebrush stems – to attract the bee, Avery set it on the floor about 3 feet away from the bee. However, the bee wasn’t motivated by the pollen. In fact, it might have been injured or dying. I scooped it up with a glass and card slid underneath. Outside, Avery put the trap is a good place and we put the bee inside the trap to be closer to the pollen.I would say that was a successful rescue!

Carter gave Brook Lynn a “kiss”. She winced somewhat but then went back to see if she could get another one. Carter wasn’t interested but it was hilarious to see her try.That was an apple pie from Freeport Bakery.