Project 365, Week 32

It turned August, but we don't start school until September 1st, so it felt nice to turn the calendar and know we don't start school this month! Instead, we settled into more of summer. It certainly hasn't been "best summer ever!" but I'm old enough to know most of the enjoyment of life comes from the attitude we choose. 

August 2

So excited to have new windows going in!

It had been an all-hands-on-deck weekend doing respite so I planned a nice meal that we could take our time to enjoy and reconnect, a three-course fondue meal.

August 3

Beautiful morning light on a new walking route while the girls were at soccer practice. It was a really incredible hour.

We hired a contractor who is also a friend. In fact, we hired him to help us with our first house while he was still in highschool. He was even in our wedding. We drifted apart but our sons ended up attending St. Marys for three years together...they were two of three boys in the class. They hadn't seen each other since we moved but they've reconnected because Clayton comes to work with his dad every day. Its been so nice to have them around! The boys spend some time helping their dads and earning money and some time catching cray fish in the stream and making tether balls. Its very sweet.

August 4

After a full day and a lot of hard work, we let the kids have free time. It was sweet to see the girls enjoying Instagram together.

August 5

Amanda reconnected with a friend and also invited the boys to come along.

Auntie Sarah and Armand came and grabbed the girls for a quick sleepover. They got to be at the beach for sunset.

August 6

There was no youth group so one of the friends pulled a party together. Dakota, the mascot, got to stay so Shaun and I went out to dinner before we had to pick the kids up.

August 7

Saturdays at the building.

August 8

The teen group had been working really hard and earned a beach day with all their points. We unexpectedly had Dakota, but he was happy to make friends with all the people within a 10 foot diameter of our spot. 

Katie, the co-leader is a delight and we always enjoy time together. The teens ended up playing volleyball for about four hours, even through the heavy drizzle. Some of it was two-on-two but most of it was them against another group (who barely spoke english...sports are universal :). It wasn't a "perfect beach day" but it was perfect. :)