A Little Fishing, A Little Theater, and A Little Work!

The weekend and the beginning of Spring break for the girls, started off with a fishing outing with the three C's, Mike, Papa, and Grandma. We went to a lake that was not too far from their home and that was somewhat accessible for Papa. It was a perfect day, warm but very comfortable temperatures, and happy and excited grandchildren. Mike, of course, had lots of work getting each pole ready and baited (worms...yuck), but the children were patient although very anxious to get their poles in the water. As for fish, we weren't too successful, but hopefully, we have lots of opportunities ahead to try again.

Claire, Chloe, and Chris sit near Papa while Mike works on the pole setups.

 Chloe and Chris checking out the tackle box.....

 Finally...the poles are ready and the fishing begins.....

 

 

Chris fished as well, for a bit, but after the second total tangle-up of his fish line he moved on to the available snacks.....

 

 



After fishing, Chris was very excited to come home with Papa and Grandma. Mike was taking the girls to see cousin Jesse in a high school musical production a two hour drive away on the following day, and we all thought it might be just a bit too much for Christopher. We were very happy to have him visit us. We spent all of Saturday morning outside working and he helped sweep, rake, do some planting and was our official water person for the plants. We had such a great time and he really did do a good job on his tasks. Meanwhile, the girls and their Daddy, went to see the theater production and had a wonderful time. All reported that Jesse was terrific in his role and very, very, funny. The show was Shrek the Musical, I believe, and Jesse had a huge role. The reports were that Jesse is very talented and from what we have seen him do previously we certainly can agree.  Below are the girls with Jesse and then with a young woman that was also part of the play.

 

 

 

Also attending were Uncle Larry and Aunt Paula so that made it extra special for them. Claire told Papa when we returned Chris home, that she had been in the car for two hours, sat at the play for three hours, and then rode home in the car for two hours again. She was very excited to tell Papa that was seven hours of total sitting time. Wow, she is beginning to use her math skills!!! 

 

 

When we brought Chris home Claire and Chloe greeted us in the following outfits. Chloe made sure we knew that she had fixed Claire's hair and had chosen Claire's jewelry and totally fixed her up. They are such fun and I can't imagine what they would do without each other. Chris proudly carries his "to-go" container left from our quick dinner out.

 

 

 

 

 

What a wonderful start to spring break and the season of Spring! Now if you prefer to avoid a Grandma's bragging, stop reading here..... otherwise, enjoy the following.

 

Chloe was once again, chosen "Student of the Week," Kindergarten level, for displaying the virtue of "forgiveness". Each week, as I have mentioned before, one student from each grade level is honored for their practice of whatever that week's virtue is.  I must say Chloe is very kind and sweet to all of her classmates from every indication I've heard and seen, so I believe she would be very forgiving should the need arise. Both girls truly love school and their teacher, and it is clearly evident. Their school has been nominated for a Distinguished School Award and the judging committee visited last Thursday during the time I was there for my volunteer hours. Claire and Chloe's teacher pulled me aside and told me that Claire and Chloe had been selected to be interviewed by the visiting committee and she was very excited for them. The reports later were that it went very well which doesn't surprise me. They can be very charming little girls. I loved that I had an opportunity to whisper encouragement to them before I left about using their best manners and looking adults in the eye when they talked. There...I said it...I bragged.... and enjoyed it thoroughly. So proud and blessed! During my volunteer hours I had been asked by the teacher to share a bit about my career of working in a Library. With the help of a sweet friend who quickly captured some pictures for me at the Library where I worked previously, I enjoyed doing a very short little presentation. When I spoke, very simply, about books being grouped by subjects, i.e., dog books together, cat books together, science books together, Chloe's hand shot up. She said that she knew about call numbers and proceeded to give a very good and accurate explanation of how to find a book that you are looking for. I was very surprised and pleased with her common sense knowledge about it. Go Chloe!

 

Looking forward to the week ahead when we will have dear friends as house guests for a couple of days, and then to Easter Sunday when most of the family will be here for dinner and fun. I'm so thankful for the reason we celebrate Easter and the freedom we have to do so. Christ is Risen!