weekend

Took the kids to the park Saturday, the place where I grew up...wasn't it just yesterday? It sure seems like it. We took our tennis rackets, basketball, and frisbees and played on the baseball field. Then they played on the playground equipment with some other kids, some of whom were at a birthday party. The adults at the party behind us were laughing and loudly talking about a mother and her child who attended after she left. Apparently, according to the convo, she wasn't wanted there (but that's not what they said to her while she was hanging out with them). I thought that was so mean..... If I were her....if I knew....I wouldn't go back....who wants to waste their precious time. Anyway, we had fun at the park even though the creek had dried up.

I went out last night for a little bit after we got home, since I didn't go Friday like I wanted. I had plans but it got later and later and didn't work out. B, K, and I watched The Bourne Identity...very good movie, so I'm glad I stayed in.

My aunt passed away.....my mom's oldest sister. We use to see her a lot when we stayed at my grandma's as kids. We sent Christmas cards back and forth until a couple of yrs ago and that was it. One of the hardest things about turning into a busy adult with lots of responsibility....time doesn't stand still for anyone.

Trying to get a last bit of swimming in before the water gets too cold.....dropped off a present for their cousin, my brother's son, who turned 7. He was in the NICU the same time as Audrey. They're both doing just fine though.

I passed my brother on the way out of the neighborhood and chatted for a little bit. it seems like we only see each other in passing these days....only a few times this summer. We're going to try to get together this weekend. Brandon drove us home. He did really well considering he was driving the big van on a curvy road. I did better than I thought letting him drive...fairly calm most of the time. He's a good driver.

Got the kids back in time to send Ben and Emily to the Peaks with our neighbors.

Grandma brought a dessert over and sat awhile to talk. We all love when she comes, especially the kids. Jonah was sad because she left and he didn't get to give her a hug. But he got to hug her around the leg when she first arrived. He loves to give hugs. Most all the kids do....if they haven't gotten too old for it....they're very sweet about that....always have been.

We've been feeding the horses the apples and pears off the trees.....I never knew they liked pears, but they do...the kids like bringing their bucket and filling it up. I cross the fence first because the horses are so excited, they run after whoever has the bucket, so it's safer for me to have it. I throw a couple down behind me to slow them down and to keep Rain from stepping on my toes. Laura helped the kids down after we were safely at the bottom Audrey, Livy, and Jonah like brushing them while they eat. It's peaceful.
On the way down, there was a wreck or something down the road and Jonah got to see the fire trucks and ambulances. That wasn't too peaceful, but Jonah, just like every little boy, liked seeing the fire trucks and hearing the sirens. He doesn't yet understand what it's all about. My immediate thought was it is someone I know? and a little fear creeps in. Wish we didn't have to worry about these things.
I was outside this evening reading the bulky Sunday newspaper....It's actually getting cool enough at night to start thinking about fall. I'm not ready at all, but it doesn't really matter because it's coming anyway so I might as well try to enjoy it. This was the summer of change for me so I really don't want to let it go just yet. I tend to deal with things better when it's nice and warm, but I guess it will be nice to see the leaves change once again...I just don't like seeing them fall off....it's depressing.