Busy week!

Yes, it's been a busy week! Not too much happened for most of the day, but it did mark the 30th year of my wonderful parents' marriage! They are such a blessing to us (their children), and a testimony to God's provision and faithfulness. I'm very thankful for and to, them! They are dream-fanners extraordinaire! Which is great for someone like me. :) Dad had to work, but that evening, we all went out to eat at Steak and Shake in Chapel Hill. It was a lovely evening spent together as a family - and the food was great, too...;)

So, Tuesday, Mom, Hannah, Eva, Levi, Shane and I went and volunteered at the Akron Fossils and Science Center, a small, nearby Creation Science museum, introducing many to the truth of God's creation. We painted most of the presentation room while we were there. I hadn't painted in a while, and I enjoyed doing it again, except for a couple of spills, which were annoying, but thankfully not too bad. I went to library and Volleyball by myself that evening, (first time going to Volleyball this month, and I had a great time, (as always. :)))

Wednesday...hmmm, cleaning up a bit around the house, and Mrs. Ferrar, Michaela and Anna came over after lunch, Michaela to consult with Mommy about her (Michaela's) pattern which she is using to make her gown for an upcoming event. (Looking forward to seeing it finished, I might add. :)) Anna came to claim her prize, Brandon's lately outmoded Canon Rebel XSi, which she was thrilled about, you could hardly help but be happy for her. ;) While Mom and Michaela were working, the rest of us had a very nice conversation about Pride and Prejudice, which was quite enjoyable and fruitful!

Thursday, I spent a good part of the late morning and afternoon working on a folding job for WPG, during which I finally watched Casablanca. I really liked it! I had to move downstairs to my room at about 1, because of people arriving for dance class, (we are hosting a ballet class for the homeschool group on Thursday afternoons. A friend of ours teaches and dances in the dance ministry Praise His Name With Dancing, and it doing the instructing for this class.) Another big thing on Thursday, (which I'm still 'geeking out about', to borrow the colloquialism,) was the release of Downhere's first single from their upcoming album "On The Altar Of Love" which is coming out in August, and I'm very excited about! Check it out on Youtube "Let Me Rediscover You" is the title, or visit downhere.com!

Friday, I went out for a bit, to deliver Dad's flashdrive to him at work, as well as a stop at Jo-ann's to get some more fusible weft insertion interfacing I wanted to finish my Prince Charlie jacket. Oh! Prince Charlie Jacket update! Not much has happened with it this week, but I'm hoping to finish it in the next few days so I can turn my attention to the waistcoat and get it done as well. I want to have it done at least a week before the Eversons' HSA event. I need to order my buttons Monday...I need to write that somewhere so I actually do it!
Friday evening was the CARE homeschool group's Fine Arts Showcase, at which Eva, Levi and Shane were displaying some of their sewing projects, and to which I went wearing my Horatio Hornblower costume, which met with much acclaim. :) I must insert, 'Non Nobis Domine, Sed Nomini Tuo Da Gloriam', to ensure I don't let my head swell. ;)

Okay...where was I?

Today!
Today Levi and I went for a ride, we went to the post office, and then to Akron to the recycle center to unload our collection of paper and cardboard. We then went to the Akron Main Library, and spent an hour, give or take there...I could spend all day at that library really...or any library, really...:) Browsing is dangerous because I lose track of time! I have to try and keep myself focused on specific items I want to look for, and look at the clock in between. :D
When we got home, we got some grass cut, (Levi and I trading off.) Which is a great feeling, seeing what we got done. We're not done by any means, but we've got a good start!

Now, I'm planning to spend a quiet evening at home, hopefully working on my jacket, but perhaps drawing, reading or something else...we shall see...

Have a blessed Lord's Day tomorrow - and everyday! Every day is a gift from God!