Thursday May 19 - School Daze

The past week has been filled with activity. Last weekend, Jon was at Scout Camporee. Alex and I also camped--but on the other side of the scount ranch as part of his cub scout year-end graduation event. some hiking, playing plus BBQ and smores.

Last week, Alex had his 4th grade orchestra concert. He still plays the viola.

This week, Jon had his 7th grade junior band concert. Jon is number 1 chair for French Horn.

Finally, today was Fishing Day for Alex. the entire 4th grade class headed off to Kirkwood Park to fish, play games and make tie-dye t-shorts. this is an annual school event for the 4th grade. the alst two yeas have been rained out--and the weather forecast was T-storms predicated for today. But it turned out to be a great day with a high of 89 and no rain.

May Flowers

Last year Kathy started several projects. one was removing the bushes in front of our house and buying new ones palced on the other side of the walk.

Unfortunately, she went into the hospital before the project was completed. the area where the bushes had been became a big empty hole. I did plant a few flowers last fall. But the frost killed them all off finally. And I forgot to move Kathy's 15 years worth of flowers in from the porch in time so they were all goners too.

So, after at least 6 trips to Lowes, we now have a few new flowers, bird baths, bird feeders, Malibu lights and plants in the front yard. I counted at least 200. Alex and Jon are helping to keep them watered every day,

Kathy would approve.

May - Mothers Day

Mother's Day has come and gone. Another key date we dreaded dearly.

We went to the park, had a picnic lunch and played for a bit.

But we did not really enjoy the day.