Great score, Avery!
Back at home, they practiced a new hiding place … as long as almost everything was removed from the cabinet.
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Granite countertops repaired
Getting this task – edges refinished, chips filled in – done by the builder’s subcontractor required a lot of patience on my part. However by the end of today, my countertops were just about perfect!
Now I can seal them with their annual protective coating.
VBS Sunday morning
Today’s church service was held in the social hall with a brunch break in the middle. The kids from Vacation Bible School participated in all parts of the service.
I was so happy Odin and Kellen came and participated.
Grandma’s Cooking School: Lollipop Cookies
Avery’s choice this time.
The dough was divided in half and colored, then layered and rolled up.
They turned out pretty good.
Carson really liked them.
In the end, the cook was vanquished by the older sibling.
VBS at CLC
This week, I did the storytelling part of Vacation Bible School at Calvary Lutheran Church. A little reminder that it’s a good thing to be a retired teacher. The day started and ended with Pastor Kirsten.
There were 3 rotations of different age groups. Aiden as Jesus “on” the cross.
Kellen as Pilate directing his helper to put one of the criminals on a cross next to Jesus.
Jesus inside the tomb covered with “linen” – everyone wanted to go to see what that would look like.
Closing up the tomb – hopefully Jesus’ feet were safe.
Kyle and Odin were angels waiting for Sunday morning to announce, “He is alive!”
The best part of the whole week was getting to spend it with grandsons Kellen and Odin!
Swimming at NRC
Our afternoon outing to Natomas Racquet Club. This are the typical responses I get when I point my camera at Avery and Sophia. Avery pauses and gives me a great smile.
Sophia, on the other hand,
They created a whirlpool in the baby pool.
Final stop, the hot tub with NO bubbles.
Hanging pictures
Thais came over to put up a few pictures this afternoon … yay! She’s much more proficient at this task than I am.
Meanwhile, there were sword fights while Lenin checked out the tv he helped me buy.
Mr Adorable:
Sophia’s swim meet
This was a huge meet in Winters. Lauren and family were also there. Sophia about to finish her free style race:
Meanwhile:
Cornfield of Dreams
The committee that puts on the annual Country Faire in September is raising money to fund the free Kids Zone. The melodrama Cornfield of Dreams was presented 4 times this weekend at the Moose Lodge.
I’m not nearly connected to Rio Linda as I used to be so I knew just one of the actors. In the center is Charlea Moore:
I was also grateful to see some friends I could sit with, Rick & Deb Crowe and Ken, Anna Marie, & Sarah Tomlinson.
Sophia’s swim practice
Sophia at swim practice – she’s about to race (and win) against her cousin Lauren in a freestyle race:
Meanwhile, in our own corner of the pool, Avery dove for rockets,
invented a new swim stroke called the Relaxed Paddle Float,
and our favorite, a launched dive. First, climb up Grandma’s legs and get into position.
1, 2, 3, Go!
Fun!
