I have been working nonstop around here lately. With 10 acres I have plenty to do and I like to take advantage of the nice weather and long daylight hours. Last Friday night Drew had her 8th grade dance. It almost made me panic because I wanted to work outside and she said that dad and I were supposed to go to her friend Julia's house for dinner and to take pictures before the dance. She chose my clothes that I was to wear (she's always afraid I'll show up places in sweats or overalls). I obliged and had a very nice time. Her friend's parents own 1,200 acres and do farming and other ventures with their land. It was a beautiful night and they have an amazing view. Drew went with a big group of friends, including a boy named Jordan, who she assured me was NOT a date.... just a friend. She looked absolutely stunning and had a great time.
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| Emma, Jacob, Gillian, Drew |
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| Isabelle, Drew, Bethany |
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| Jordan and Drew |
Then on Saturday I didn't get to work outside either. Our ward's mutual volunteered at the Special Olympics at Fort Lewis. It was a great day. Gavin met a guy named Jeff (one of the athletes) and ended up hanging out with him most of the day after he escorted him to the first aid tent after he fell and skinned his elbows. Gavin went to his races and cheered him on. They also exchanged phone numbers and became Facebook friends.
Gillian and Drew worked some other booths and enjoyed helping the athletes as well. Darren and I were on the basketball court all day and it was hot. We pretty much baked in the sun for 4 hours. I also threw a basketball to a little kid and hit him in the face, making him cry. Not cool. Darren will never let me live that one down.
On the way home the kids were exhausted. But we were all happy that we got to participate in something so awesome.
