Week Rundown! (05/25/14 - 05/31/14)

Since it was Memorial Day weekend, church vans didn't run. Lydia and I attended Mysia's Sunday school class, as they were reviewing what they had learned over the past quarter. We took naps during the afternoon, enjoying the breeze with the windows open (it helps having an attic fan). After the evening services, we headed to play a round of miniature golf with Granny & Grandad. Mysia and Malachi were thrilled that Aunt Abigail, Aunt Madisen, and Uncle Sam came too. Before going home, we got some ice cream!

On Monday, we slept in for a bit. After some exercises, we had breakfast and focus on some housework. The kids played outside for most of the day while Lydia and I worked on re-organizing the garage. It rained a few times, and we enjoyed the cool breeze throughout the day. Mysia and Malachi painted some wood crafts and biked up and down the street. We watched a movie during supper and the kids enjoyed baths before bed.

Tuesday was "field day" for the kids at school. They brought towels because they do water fights. However, it rained for the first part of the morning. Thankfully, by afternoon, the sun came out and they were able to enjoy the activities. When I picked them up, it's all they could talk about. Mysia was still soaked, so we stopped by the house so she could change before I dropped them off at the Boys & Girls Club while I finished my day at work. For the evening, the kids enjoyed not having any homework, and read comics. During supper, we watched some classic tv, then they took their showers and went to bed.

The LAST DAY of SCHOOL was Wednesday, and boy was there excitement in the morning. Malachi was asked to wear his PRIDE Panther shirt to school since his class was taking a field trip to the zoo. He came home with stories of the fun he had. Mysia was happy to report that her day had went well too. Both are looking forward to the summer. We attended evening services, and the kids were tired by the time we got back home.

Both kids were excited to go to the Boys & Girls Club on Thursday. Summer had started! I signed them up for a few field trips scheduled for next week… one of them being a trip to the pool. Aunt Abigail came over for supper and we played UNO and visited for the evening.

On Friday, I had lunch with Lydia at the park and then visited her cubicle at her new office at BKD. After work. the kids and I got came home and they played outside while I grilled hamburgers for supper. Lydia went grocery shopping once she finished work, and it took her most of the evening to get it all done. I mowed the lawn after a bit of rain showers while the kids watched a movie. Before going to bed, the kids read books enjoying the cool evening breeze..

We got up Saturday morning and the kids watched cartoons while Lydia re-organized the kitchen and I made breakfast. We then got ready and left for TaeKwonDo class. Afterwards, we visited the Library Center. We browsed around, picking up books and a few movies before picking up a new piano book from the music store and heading home. We ate leftovers for lunch and was going to head out to the park to fly kites, but it started raining. Not wanting any of us to get electrocuted by lightning, we stayed home and watched a movie before going out for a bike ride around the neighborhood. Lydia worked on some gardening and I trimmed the bushes while the kids played.While supper was being prepared, the played inside and read books. After supper, they got their showers and put down for bed. Lydia and I worked on a few things around the house.

~Matt

Week Rundown! (05/18/14 - 05/24/14)

Malachi and I attended Men's Prayer Breakfast at church on Sunday, and then I did the van route. After church, we came home and rested for the afternoon. We attended the Birthday and Anniversary fellowship following the evening services.

Monday was Lydia's first day on her new job at BKD. She got up early and made sure she was on time. It was a day of orientation. I picked up the kids from school, started supper at home, and then took Mysia to her piano lessons. We enjoyed the evening as a family before actually going to bed at a decent hour!

On Tuesday, I picked the kids up from school and they watched a movie while I finished the workday before we met Lydia back at the school. We had been invited to the school volunteer banquet. Mysia sang for us while we ate as part of the Weller Pride Choir. We even won a few door prizes. We made it back home in time to watch an episode of Gilligan's Island before going to bed.  evening, we

II picked the kids up from school on Wednesday and they watched a movie while I finished the workday before we met Lydia home for supper. We then got ready and attended the evening church services.  

Thursday afternoon was Malachi's kindergarten graduation at school. Lydia and I were able to take off work as lunch and attend. Both grandmas were there as well. Malachi did great and got got his "diploma". We're so proud of him! Once home for the evening, we ate supper and Lydia headed out to a Scentsy Party. The kids enjoyed the nice hot weather by playing in the sprinkler for almost an hour! They watched some tv before taking showers and going to bed.

On Friday, Malachi was awarded "PRIDE Panther" at school, and I was able to attend to see him get his paper. He walked proud, wearing his brand new shirt declaring the honor. After school, both kids watched a movie while I finished my day at work. For the evening, we ate supper and watched a movie before going to bed.

After sleeping in for a bit, we woke up Saturday morning and ate breakfast before heading out to taekwondo class. We worked on our forms in preparation for the "Open House" planned for June 7th. For the afternoon, we visited with relatives at my Grandma's house and also visited my Grandpa's gravesite. We were able to get some housework done before attending a wedding that evening. It was an unique and fun wedding, thankfully it didn't rain, as it was held outdoors.

~Matt

Week Rundown! (05/11/14 - 05/17/14)

I had van route on Sunday morning, so I made pancakes for everyone before we headed out to pick up our riders for church. During the afternoon, we rested and took naps after watching "Babes In Toyland".

On Monday, I took the kids to school before heading into work. This was Lydia's week of finals and since she didn't have classes today, she went in and got her hair done. She'll be graduating MSU on Friday, she wanted to get ready. She picked the kids up from school, and took Mysia to piano lessons. I met them at home after work and we ate supper. The kids got their homework done and were able to watch Gilligan's Island before taking showers and going to bed.

Lydia had a sore throat, but spent the day trying to study. She picked up the kids from school and had dinner ready when I arrived home after work. She then shot off to college for her first final. The kids and I ate, worked on homework, and then watched Gilligan's Island. They got their showers completed as Lydia came home.

Lydia had her second final Wednesday evening after I came home from work. She was able to make it to church afterwards to see Mysia and Malachi get their awards.

Lydia's last final was Thursday. It was a "workshop", so she was pleased with the result. Afterwards, she took Mysia out to get their nails done. Malachi spent the first have of the evening together before the girls came back home. We then got ready for bed.

Friday was Lydia's graduation! We woke up, got dressed, ate breakfast, and headed to JQH Arena. The entire program was over 2 hours, but it was worth it. Lydia was able to walk and get her degree! Afterwards, we took pictures and then grabbed a treat at Pineapple Whip before heading home. The kids played outside and we had lunch. We had them rest, taking naps, while I mowed the lawn. The weather was nice, allowing us to enjoy the evening at home with the windows open.

On Saturday, we ate breakfast and headed out to taekwondo class. After lunch, the kids painted and worked on crafts. We worked on household chores and watched some netflix. Mysia spent the night with Aunt Abigail.

~Matt

Week Rundown! (05/04/14 - 05/10/14)

I ran the church van Sunday morning before church services. Lydia and the kids arrived in time for Sunday School. During the afternoon, Lydia headed off to college to meet with her classmates to work on a project due before finals. Mysia got to hang out with Aunt Abigail. I took Malachi to the park to attend a birthday party for one of his school classmates. The weather was super nice, and a bit hot.

Monday was hot. Malachi and I sat in the car while Mysia attended her weekly piano lessons. Once home, I fired up the grill for hamburgers and the kids finished their homework before playing in the sprinkler. We got Malachi registered for supper baseball and the met Lydia at home. We ate supper while watching Gilligan's Island before going to bed.

On Tuesday evening, I picked up the kids after work and we headed to the Fairgrounds for the school attendance party. Mysia had 99-100% in attendance to school, and was invited to participate. We ate hot-dogs, chips, Krispy Kreme donuts, and candy. The kids won prizes at the different booths and enjoyed playing on the inflatable bounce houses. Mysia also won an awesome scrap-book kit as a door-prize. Lydia finished her class and made it home before us. The kids got their homework done and showers before bed.

Lydia had classes Wedneday evening. The kids and I attended church services and stopped by Pineapple Whip to pick up a few gift certificates for their teachers. We met Lydia back at home, watched some tv, and then went to bed.

Lydia and I attended the graduation at BBC, It was neat to see some of our friends walk. Aunt Abigial picked up the kids, and they got to spend the evening with her. Lydia and I went to see a special preview "Mom's Night Out" at the theatre. It was a fantastic movie!

Friday was Lydia last day at White & Associates. She was sad to leave her job of three years, but anxious to see what will happen when she starts her new job a BKD in a few weeks. I picked up the kids from school and dropped them off with Granny berfore heading back to work. After getting off work, Lydia picked them up and headed home. Lydia and Mysia attended Mother & Daughters Banquet at church that evening. Malachi helped me put fix Lydia's porch swing. It was quite a project, but I got it done before the girls arrived back home.

Saturday was "Mother's Day" for Lydia since Sunday mornings are hectic. The kids served Lydia hot chocolate before we headed out for breakfast at iHop. After breakfast, we spent a few hours at the library checking out books. We came home with about twenty. We watched "Swiss Family Robinson" and then spent some time outside. The kids and I played catch while Lydia relaxed on the portch swing with a book. Lydia then enjoyed the evening with her mom and sisters at a ladies banquet. The kids and I watched "Mythbusters" before going to bed.

~Matt

Week Rundown! (04/28/14 - 05/03/14)

Malachi and I attended the Men's Prayer Breakfast at church Sunday morning. I ran the church van before Sunday school. We spent the afternoon at Me-maw's house, visiting with Uncles and Aunts, plus cousin Haivyn. After evening services, we got Sonic shakes (half price) and enjoyed some tv before bed.

Monday went well and Mysia attended her weekly piano lessons after I got off work. We met Lydia at home, got dinner prepared, and the kids worked on homework. We watched some Gilligan's Island before they went to bed. Lydia stayed up late working on homework and I worked on some projects.

On Tuesday evening, the kids worked on homework while I burnt supper. Yes, I wasn't paying attention as the ravioli got overcooked on the stove. Lydia arrived home from class in time to eat my mistake (it was too bad). The kids took showers and Malachi read me a book. He also got his Lego magazine in the mail, so we went through it, doing the projects on each page.

The kids and I attended Wednesday evening services while Lydia was at her college class. After church, we stopped by Sonic and got a treat before heading home.

Thursday evening was nice and a bit restful. I stopped by Pregnancy Care Center to get our Sunday School Class involved in Baby Bottle Campaign! The kids got their homework done before Lydia arrived home from class, and they watched some tv before bed. I mowed the lawn, getting it done while the weather was cool.

On Friday,  The kids and I beat Lydia home and I helped get supper ready before heading over to help my friend Doug with installing a washing machine and dryer. Thankfully, we had no problems or issues with the installation. Back at home, we watched some tv before going to bed.

Saturday morning we slept in, and then the kids and I headed for Taekwondo class. Lydia worked on housework for most of the day and then homework. When the kids and I arrived back at home, we ate lunch and then they played outside. I had a few projects to work on around the house, and then I did our bi-weekly grocery run.

~Matt