April 25, 2009

Today was a very busy day for us. Michael had to take Caleb to his boy scout regatta thing. They build a pine wood boat and then had to race them in rain gutters. I guess not many people showed up for it. Caleb had a hard time getting the hang of it and came in 3rd out of three. But, he got a ribbon anyway.

I took Abby to the groomers at 8:30 this morning. I had to stop at the grocery store on the way back to get something to take to the cook out this afternoon. I got cole slaw and chocolate wafer cookies.

Michaela and I left the house about the same time as Michael and Caleb. We went to Circle K to get drinks and then we were going to go pick up our April Shower bags. But, the groomer called to tell us that Abby was ready. So, we went and got her and took her home first. Then, it was off to pick up April Shower bags.

I was really disappointed. We had about 23 houses on our route and only one house left a bag out for us. We saw Vicky as we were leaving the neighborhood. It seems no one left bags on that route, either. That just kind of sucks.

Michaela and I went to the dollar store and picked up a bunch of stuff to add to the donations before we went to school. We also stopped at Walgreen's to get a couple Sharpies. We needed them to mark through UPC codes.

When we got to the school there were a lot of people there already. It did not take long to get everything sorted. Then, we had to count it all and with everyone working together, again it did not take long. After that it was time to take the donations to the food pantry.

Taylor rode with Michaela and me. We went by our house first and picked up Caleb and then went out to the food pantry. It didn't take long to get unloaded, there either. I think the girls really did a good job taking responsibility for most of the work. I was proud of them.

After that it was time to go to the cook out. So, we went to the park. Taylor rode with us again. There was so much food there. It was all very tasty and I enjoyed visiting with some of the other mom's. I really like the mom's in our troop a lot. They are just a really cool group of ladies.

It was really hot today but I am not complaining. I am so ready for summer weather. The kids went and played on the play ground for a while. Around 2:00 pm it was time to come home. I was getting really tired and the pollen was breaking through my Alavert barrier.

I napped for a couple hours this afternoon. I should have started laundry, but I just could not stay awake.

Tonight, Michael, the kids and I went to Trailhead for supper. There were all kinds of kids down on Main Street and the river front getting pictures taken. They were all dressed up for prom. I loved prom when I was in high school. I have some really good memories of prom and homecoming.

After we ate we went to Walmart. I think they are almost finished renovating there. Most of it looks nice, but I am really not a fan of the bright blue/white walls. I think the outside looks much nicer with the now neutral colors.