Sunday

This evening we had a welcome to the neighborhood dessert party for the Ely's at the Buxtons. Super fun.  I love our little 'hood and the good friends we have here.

This morning I went to visit the Anacostia Ward.  It is very special to go to the differnet wards and meet with the YW and their leaders.  I marvel at the wonderful people we have around the stake and the varied back grounds they come from and talents they have.  Each sweet sister brings something special and is magnified and lifted as she serves and shares.  It's a great and wonderful process and one I feel blessed to participate in for myself and to witness in others.

pink ladies, and black-eyed susans

We worked in the yard today. When I say we I actually mean I helped, which is not too typical. The weather was agreeable and our flowers are pretty so it wasn't too bad. Plus Bub is out of town so that left only me.

The Activity Day girls went to see the summer stock production of Grease. Grace said she loved it and it was sooo much fun! I love her A-day leaders they are so on the ball and sweet.

Maggie, Summer, Arden, Izzy, Jackie, Morgan and Grace

I did some more Trek sewing. I'm kind of the female version of the man who fixes stuff with duct tape and wd- 40 when it comes to sewing. It's a winging it pattern less ordeal.

This evening we went with the Zawadas to dinner then to Sweet Frog. 

In Ohio Ethan threw up. Big surprise. He is fine and they are enjoying their visit though we miss them.

Meanwhile

The children are enjoying what they consider the best week of the year. Nana and Abba week.

Hannah reports that Bub has been golfing a lot and that he and Abba are watching movies. She has been baking and shopping and they went to the art museum and have enjoyed a lot of swimming. 

Dresses

Our drive home from Michigan was long but we survived nicely.

Wednesday Grace went to Julia's ice skating birthday party which she reported  was super fun. We also took dinner to baby Alva and her family.

Today I've been working on trek clothing. I'm very worried about Hannah's fitting since she won't try them on until after I am gone. Hopefully they will get here early enough that Nana can make ajustments If needed.

Tonight we had our last trek meeting. Seems like all our ducks are lined up nicely. Now we just pray a lot and work hard.

Funeral

Today was the funeral of Francis Henry Thacker.  It was a very lovely service.  I actually enjoyed the stories and memories so much.  He was a good, hard working man.  I can't imagine living in the same place for 98 years.  He made such a impact on his community and in his family and did so much good during his 9 decades on the farm.

After the service the church served a very nice luncheon.  It was tasty and we had a nice time visiting with everyone.

I like this picture of me and Ethan and Hannah.  Ethan told me he has my eulogy ready.  "Mom, she was nice.  She was short, but her prayers were not  Thanks for coming. "  I laughed.

Uncle Brain, we love him.

Kids and grandparents.

After the service we all went back to the farm.  We did some more visiting.  The kids rode the gator around.  We looked at pictures. 

Michigan is gorgeous and the weather has been perfect.   It's so green and I love the wildflowers that are growing all over the place.  The sweatpeas are my favorite!

Michigan

cross country

 We left last night and went to SVU to pick up Hannah.  We stayed over night in Lexington and got her at 7am when EFY was over.  From there we drove up to Ohio.  Tomorrow we're on to Michigan.

It was very nice to have Han back.  She told us some of her adventures and then slept most of the way to Nana's.  I guess they didn't sleep much...too busy having fun.

It's a little coolish for the middle of summer but the kids are enjoying an evening in the water and it's always fun to spend some time together.