Tag Archives: Arlete’s family
Bowling with Sophia and Avery
Great score, Avery!
Back at home, they practiced a new hiding place … as long as almost everything was removed from the cabinet.
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:
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!
Grandma’s Cooking School: Funfetti cupcakes
Except that I pretty much did the whole recipe, from a cake mix. Sophia taste-tested the first frosted cupcakes.
Later, Carson was limited to two cupcakes. He dove in face first for the frosting, the cake part was better for mooshing.
In the end, Sophia decided Funfetti cupcakes didn’t really count for this week’s cooking school since she didn’t do very much. I agreed.
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