Archives for the month of: June, 2008

…has finally come. Today there is nothing to do. Just today.

My favorite moment of Matt’s Eagle Ceremony was when we asked all of his past leaders to come up and share the badge pinning with his Scoutmaster. These fabulous people helped shape our son.

It was a really beautiful and a great ceremony. Just like he wanted. Simple, in our backyard, with cookies and lemonade. My parents were a HUGE help in getting the house, food and yard ready. Dan was busy elsewhere….and we were all a mindful of those 4 Scout families in our council who lost their sons last week in a tornado accident. And life goes on. And you celebrate.

WordPress!

I haven’t posted in a month. Sort of didn’t feel like it. Sort of did.
My frustration with Typepad really took the joy out of it. I didn’t document some things that were happening around here……and that’s the whole purpose of the blog.

Next up is the Eagle Ceremony next week! That’s a big celebration. And even MORE so because of the devastating news of the deaths at the Boy Scout Camp yesterday from the Tornado.
Dan and Matt went out to help. And they did.
Dan’s calming and authoritative voice was on every network from Omaha to Moscow to Abu Dabi and back. He’s been on the radio in Los Angeles. He’s on the cover of the World Herald. He spoke at the Prayer Vigil tonight. He’s a middle child. He’s a smoother. He’s a lifesaver.

My parents are here (yay!!!) and they are patiently waiting to go to their the HouseAtTheLake. We lead a very boring life and we are tired. They are just bored!!!
My mom has been ironing. Day and Night. And Cooking. And Cleaning.
I just bring her more hangars and wait for dinner.
I’m now 14 years old!!!

My Dad has been cleaning, sanding and staining my big outdoor chairs.

He’ll finish them this weekend and they’ll look SO great with cushions on them. Of course, I’ll leave the cushions on for only enough time to take a photo because of the prevailing 30 mile an hour winds around here….that seat cushion will become a kite!!!

Progress at the House!!! Jim the Builder sent me some update pics to keep me from crabbing too much.

Kitchen cabinets

Master Bedroom new closet. Note the Black Trim!!!! I’m so excited about it.

Next is electrical.

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…besides the wedding!
More photos of that later.

My parents went to TheHouseAtTheLake to stay for the summer and discovered that it is not yet finished!

But they took some photos of the busy beaver workguys up there putting in flooring, painting walls and nailing up the black trim!

GrandCatherine’s room with the new sliding door leading to a pretend deck.

Lots of wonderful pictures!

The first time they saw each other…Img_3346_edited

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