Underfoot had his first swimming lesson on Tuesday. He was very excited to go until we arrived at the swimming pool. He didn’t want to go swimming after we arrived. He cried for the first fifteen minutes of the lesson and then started to have fun. He did a great job! He would kick, blow bubbles, and work on getting out of the pool. We only took 1 lesson. He will need more eventually. Underfoot has also learned how to use Mama’s camera. When he takes movies, he’s like a drunken sailor. It’s hard to watch them because of the erratic movement.
On Friday, we went to the Mesa Temple. Afterwards we went to H. & A. Clark’s home. We enjoyed afternoon swimming and a bar-b-que with them. We left their home around 9 and Underfoot promptly fell asleep. We arrived home late that night.
Today (Sunday) we enjoyed one of the musk melons we grew in our garden. It was better than the first- it was more ripe this time. On Saturday we spent some time cleaning up the yard. L4 put in several T posts in preparation for the grape vines. The heat has been a killer this last month. It is possible to work early in the morning, or late in the day, but not mid-day. Otherwise, the sun saps your energy. It is difficult to explain until you’ve experienced the Arizona sun.
We also got our third composter this week. Composter number one was simply an old garbage can turned upside down with a few holes drilled in it. Composter number two was an automatic composter, complete with automatic mixer and heating element. Number three is a plastic 55 gallon water barrel, turned on it side with a bar down the center- so you can spin it. L4 promptly added some drip irrigation to it to help the decomposition process along.
On Thursday I made a delicious apple strudel. L4 said it was one of the best I’ve ever made. The secret is in the cream and lemon- mmmm lots of cream! Lance got to play Settlers of Catan on Wednesday. L4 loves this game. We’ve begun preparations for the 2009 Pie Party. You are invited to attend. It will be on Saturday, November 21st from 5-8 p.m.
P.S.- L4 says A game of Settlers will likely follow!
2 comments:
OK, I've been meaning to ask you, I'd like to learn to make an apple and pumpkin pie. So whenever you're open let me know... or when you make your next pie, I'll come and observe.
That little one is growing and changing. He looked so BIG on Sunday. He also had his Dad moving up and down from bench to back row. Love those little ones. They keep us on our toes!
Wow, that's a lot of compost! You guys are so self sufficient. I hope to be like that someday. You are right about the Arizona sun. It's brutal! Especially this year.
Where did you have your son take a swimming lesson? I need to get Jayden into some too. I think he'll react in much the same way, but you've got to start somewhere!
And I can't wait for the pie party! I was sad I missed it last year. Can I help you with anything for it?
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