Quick Trips and Field Trips

A few months ago I was desperately searching for field trips for us to go on so that my girls could branch out and find some more kids to get to know.  This week I actually had to cancel one that we were planning on going to.  And as the summer draws nearer and we finalize our trips I am realizing that we really don't have a lot of free days available.  And by that I mean there are not a lot of days that I will plan anything on.  When I over-schedule everything seems to fall apart, so I tend to be selective about what we plan for our family.

Having said that, these last couple of weeks have been jam-packed with activities.  All of which we have enjoyed, although I like looking at the next couple of weeks and seeing a lot of open space on my calendar!

First was a used curriculum sale I went to.  It was with a new homeschool group which is always a little awkward meeting new people, but I survived.  Actually, I scored #3's math for next year at a third of the cost of what I would have paid new.  I also sold enough to cover that cost.  All in all, a successful outing.

Then I was finally able to get my massage that Hubby got me for my birthday.  I always forget how much I love massages.  So let me state this--I LOVE massages!  She asked if I wanted a deep tissue or just a relaxation massage.  I told her I had four children who I stayed home with on a daily basis.  I was going to need some pain to get my back and shoulders back to feeling normal!  She did an amazing job!  I oohed and ahhed so much Hubby bought himself a Groupon to go get one for himself.  I feel a little jipped about that, but I'm letting it slide!

We watched our friends' girls while they went on a date.  Always fun times having 7 girls together!

One of the girls didn't believe we had crayons!  Ha!

 

We met some new friends at the Pretend Play place we went on a field trip to last month.  This family has only been in BR about a year so they are looking for new friends also.  We haven't spent a lot of time with them, but what we have I have enjoyed the kids and the Mom.  We're looking forward to getting to know each other

Yep, they are going to be good friends!

This last weekend we took a quick trip up to my brother's farm.  It was a lot of driving for less than 48 hours of visiting time, but it was worth it. Being  away from all of our family continues to be the most difficult part of being in the ministry.  So quick trips like last weekend are necessary to help us continue to feel grounded somewhere.  As always, we had a blast.  #1 and #2 even had their first gun lesson with their uncle.  Daddy could have done it, but the uncle has the land. Both of them hit the target multiple times.  I also shot the rifle for the first time.   I've only ever shot handguns before.  I also hit more times than I miss!  Woot!

Safety First

#1

It was a little hard for #2 to hold, so she gets a stand

Not too shabby!

Yesterday Hubby and I had our date.  We went and saw the new GI Joe movie.  Big flop!  We're sticking to movies we know are going to be good from now on.  Movie theaters are too expensive to waste on a bad movie!  But we enjoyed the time we got to spend together, nevertheless. 

And now we're gearing up for the next two weeks.  Hubby and I are starting a two week diet that involves eating no carbs.  I will miss them!  We also have a homeschool conference this weekend we're attending.  It's been a few years since we've been able to attend one, so I am really looking forward to it.  I wouldn't say Hubby is looking forward to it, but he is supporting me in my desire to attend.  As usual, he reminds me how blessed I am to be married to him!

May is shaping up to be busy, busy, busy and then summer, as always, involves much travel.  So we're going to take some time to take a breath and get organized before that happens!  God is good, all the time!