It was an absolutely beautiful day today. Sunshine, warm, amazing. Isaac's scout troop took advantage of the day by going on a last minute bike ride on the Centennail Trail. Dode met them at the turn around spot with a hot dog lunch.
We had a full morning. At one point in the morning we had the following going on. The driveway was busy with people coming and going as they got their produce. Sheri and Joel were picking up their produce and Seth was driving Ellie around in the power wheel jeep. Elizabeth was jumping on the trampoline. A friend from church was outside near us with Anastaya on a chair, teaching her how to embrace her curly hair, complete with spray bottles, hair gel and hair dryer. Her happy baby was cooing in the infant seat, her toddler was playing on a scooter, her older son was enjoying the zip line. Children were showing up for Miriam's birthday party and Miriam was driving them around in her new jeep, Dode was fiddling with something and I smiled to myself and thought, I really like this kind of chaos.
Miriam had a fun party. She wanted to make gingerbread houses so before the party, we went over to Haggen and she picked out lots of different types of candies from the bulk bins. Because she was the guest of honor, she had to spend a few minutes sitting on the couch crying when her friends didn't want to do just what she did. But, in the end, she had a great party.
What'd we get today at the co-op? Pink Lady Apples (a perfect crisp balance of sweet/tart), Bananas, Savoy Cabbage, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Asparagus, Cucumbers, Romaine, an enormous Papaya, Cauliflower, Red Potatoes and Fennel.
like mother like daughter...you spent more than one time crying because a friend didn't do what you wanted them to...remember the swing & Stephanie Kay??? love mom
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