Mon.-Trying to get on-line driving course worked out. It didn't record Susan's test scores and now she has to do them again. Went to Farmville to run some errands and had early supper with Betty and Kelly at RT. Came home and Freeman was smoking the bees. He had his face mask on and gloves. He was taking out the extra queen thingys so the bees wouldn't swarm. Julie is here to spend the night and they'll go to the field trip tomorrow with the Trans.
Talked with Rosalee this morning. It has been 4 years since Abie was killed in a car accident. I can't believe it's been that long. Death is so final. She said, "He isn't coming back." And they were such good friends, all of them. She said that she has to look forward until she can see him again.
Tues.-Susan and Julie left around 7:45 to meet her parents and other homeschoolers at Sheetz. They headed up to DC in a van and won't be back until late tonight. They went to an Anatomy museum as one of their stops. I went to Lynchburg and bought things at Sam's Club for the Pig Roast. It was unusually hot today. My brother, David, turned 50 today. I sang Happy Birthday to him but I hurried because he was in the vets office and the vet walked in as we were talking. He is so much smarter and wiser than I am but I still think of him as my little brother. He's such a great guy. Michael had fun with Sarah on their first real date. Went to Wasabi next to the Dollar theatre and had a real hibachi meal made right in front of them. This was after they saw a movie. Michael is working around here cleaning up the place and getting it ready for the pig roast. The guys are working hard at Richmond trying to make up for lost time that occurred while waiting for a permit. I bought Phil a book for Father's Day today but I think I should read it first, just to make sure it's okay. ;) It's a Sherlock Holmes book about Biblical mysteries. Hope it doesn't get too wet in the bathtub.
Wed.-Picked up Susan at Trans. Worked in old house, made applesauce, cleaned up cottage and prepared futon mats to be exchanged for the massage table in the cottage, worked in garden, etc. Susan mowed Happy Valley. Michael worked around here and got to fly. Saw a complete rainbow. Philip and Susan went fishing in eve. Alli and Freeman worked on their garden over here. Phil worked on fields after a hot day at work. It's cooler outside than in.
Thurs.-Stay at home day. Cleaning, cooking, old house organization. Susan got her on-line Driver's Ed. certificate today. Michael working in Richmond with guys. Ball cancelled because of storm predictions.
Fri.-Went to CCA's commencement service with Susan. So much fun to see everybody again. Bought some groceries at Kroger, rested a bit when we got home, headed out to Farmville, and picked up Abby, Serena, and Micah, on our way home. They are spending the night. We just watched three movies-Road to El Dorado, Yogi Bear, and Surf's up. Michael and Susan had some friends over-Jordan, Haley, and Sarah, and Philip had his BUCK night over in the man cave. Susan, Sarah, and Haley, braved the pond and came back cold. They're playing Apples to Apples in Susan's room now. Philip and his guys are playing Rook after their Bible Study. Phil's reading 'Marching through Culpepper' and I am trying to keep my eyes open.
Sat.-So, the threesome were awake before 7. They watched another movie-The Lorax-while I made them pancakes. Then we had ice cream and watched another movie-Princess Diaries. Then, we did some blogging and played a few yard games. I even played a bit of whiffle ball with them. Oh, that's why I am so stiff. As I made lunch, they watched yet another movie-Blank Check. Then, I took them home, much to their disappointment. Abby and Serena showed me some of their treasures when I dropped them off. Two sets of baby kittens, a banty rooster, Tommy's zipline he made for the little kids, beautiful vegetable gardens, the lost and found puppy that growls while he wags his tail, and their mom's freshly made rhubarb jam and muffins. Yum. Susan mowed and cleaned out the chicken pen, the guys were working on their mancave and other projects, Phil worked around the farm, looking so happy on the tractor, Freeman and Alli picked up a piece of furniture and a flat tire gave them some trouble, and I cleaned the house, did wash, and made a chicken. The guys in the old gang got together tonight. That was nice. They're spending the night and having Big Breakfast in the morning. Susan met the Tran girls at the trail and they went to the homeschool play in Appomattox. Lucy wants to be with me more than usual. I think I will hit the sack early tonight. All these movies and popcorn and ice cream have me worn out.
Sun.-Michael, Philip, and friends, had big breakfast here and church. Michael led worship and Philip had the interactive sermon. Phil, Susan, and I, went to 'regular' church at New Life. All week, I've been trying to sing a particular song and I just couldn't get it together. And we sang it today. "Savior, you can move the mountains, our God is mighty to save..." It was such a joyful relief to sing it since it's been hovering around in my spirit trying to be heard all week. Pastor Lou preached and he did well. There were baptisms and baby dedications (got to hold Elijah) and communion as well. And then we had a little reception afterwards for Pastor Jerry and Laura. We said our good byes and thank you's. We'll miss them but will keep in touch. Had a relaxing afternoon reading and watching Crocodile Dundee 2 and 3. Mom called and Steve F. called. It looks like they all might be down here around the same time. Susan went to J.T.'s for Bible Study and Memorial Day bonfire. Philip went fishing with Erik and Jordan and Michael went to Warren's.
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