A Busy Week

I'm going to break it down for you.

Monday
Met Molly and her Mom at Wilsonville, which is half-way between our houses.
Molly came home with me. We stopped at Target and because Molly had earned some money from me for Bible memory work and grades.
She picked out a pink digital camera...and began taking pictures!
Bought some pink loafers at Target.
Had lunch at Macaroni Grill--I had never been there and it was quite good.
Came home and made some cards together.
Here is her birthday card she designed and made for her Daddy. I'm including her message because it is so sweet!

Tuesday
We went to a pottery place near me and she painted a darling mug for her Dad, that said "I l0ve you, Dad" That took over two hours.
A stop at the beauty parlor was next. Molly got her hair cut and it looks adorable. I had mine done and then we were out of there.
Came home worked on cards,
Went to Old Navy and bought her a couple pair of shorts.
Ate dinner at Old Chicago.

Wednesday
Her Mom and I exchanged kids and Elliot came home with me.


We stopped at Kohl's on the best sale day of the year, I think!
Bought him three pair of summer pants, and about 6 tee shirts. The sales were too good to pass up, plus I got my senior 15% discount.

Thursday
Laid low, went to the library, had an early dinner out, and came home to TV time for him, and playing on the Play Station.

Friday
He was invited to go canoeing with my pastor and his son, Jim. (our cousins) That was a fun day for Elliot.

Ready to roll.

Afterward we went to my friend Laurie's, and he played with her three cute boys. They have a paradise for boys both inside their home and outside.

We watch two episodes of the Waltons each night Elliot is here .

On Friday I measure him and he is 5' 4.25" and he was quite excited about his growth. I suggested we take a picture of cousin Jim and himself. (the 5' 4.25" didn't seem quite so tall)

Saturday
Again invited with our church youth group to an island in the Columbia where they had a motor boat and a lovely large sailboat for the kids. He had a wonderful day and was more than "sun-kissed" when I picked him up.

They got home later than intended, so we stopped at a near by restaurant and he "snorfed" a steak dinner down. He cheeks and nose were nice and red!


Sunday
Got up early and I drove him to his own church. I stayed for the service as
one of my favorite preachers was preaching!
Jon is taking the month of July and is doing the book of Philippians.
It was a good sermon from one of my most favorite books.
My heart thrilled as I listened to my dear boy give out
the Word, clearly and concisely.

I was blessed beyond measure that day on July 10, 1965 when that baby boy was born!


Thanks you, my dear Jonathan, for listening
to the call of God upon your heart.
May God continue to lead, bless, and guide you
as you labor at Countryside Christian,
but even more so
in raising up these two precious children
He has entrusted to you and Leah
to bring to Christian maturity.