We've had a great and beautiful long weekend here. Thomas was off work yesterday and today; his first days off for almost a month. Yesterday we caught up on some yard work and then grilled out.
Andrew went to a party last night and spent the night. They must have had a great time because he said they didn't get to sleep until about 7 this morning. They played music (Andrew on keyboard, a couple on guitars and one on drums), video games, and at 5 a.m. this morning they were playing a game called "Manhunt" all around the block. Anyway he came home around noon and has been asleep since 3 or so. Ah to be young again!
Eler Beth's friend B spent the night here last night, and then Thomas took both girls fishing this morning. They had a blast! They caught a bunch of red ear and one bass. Eler Beth caught the biggest red ear, which measured 10-3/4 inches, very big for a red ear. B caught the bass, which is a first for her, and only the fourth fish she's ever caught in her life. Her bass was 14 inches long. The biggest bass Eler Beth has caught was over 21 inches, so she was very happy for B without having to fight jealousy. lol
When they got home with the days' catch they helped Thomas clean the fish and then he let them help him bread and fry them. I heard Eler Beth say, "We caught the fish, and now we're making it!" The big red ear was full of roe. Yum!
So we had fish for dinner. Thomas is in dreamland, now, poor man. The girls took the birds for a walk, then played at B's cousin's house (also down our street) on her trampoline. Now they're putting make up on each other. I'm just waiting for them to drop -- I would think they'd be exhausted after their busy day, but so far they're going strong. B is, of course, spending the night again.
I've done nothing of any importance all day long, and it has been wonderful!
Andrew's last day of school was last Thursday, and Eler Beth and I finished up her year on Friday. But we're going to be getting a head start on sixth grade later on this summer, and in the meantime she's going to be doing a lot of reading. Oh my goodness, it just hit me!! Andrew will be a SENIOR next year! Pardon me while I gasp for breath!!
Okay, better now.
I hope everyone has had a great holiday.
5 comments:
I'm glad Thomas doesn't expect you to help clean those fish and he cooks them too. You better keep that man. Sounds like a fun family week-end. Paula
Sounds like it was a great weekend had my all!!! Oh wow a senior! Yikes!!
be well,
Dawn
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Wait, Wait wait wait a minute, after all that fishing, they took the Birds for a walk? What birds! lol. So glad you didn't have to get that fishy smell all over your being! A Senior, how exciting! I'm a little, ok a lot breathless and mine is only going into the 1st grade. Sounds as though your weekend was full of adventure and happy to hear you enjoyed it. Hope your week is full of the same! Take care of you and yours!
Wow...thats sound like you all had a great time! :o)
Lisa
That sounded like a great time that was had by all, Lori
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